The English We Speak

Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.

Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.

Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's programme.

Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?

Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that they are muscular men? Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.

Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.

Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? Listen to this programme to find out.

Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!

Rosie arrives late again and she tells Helen that their boss will throw the book at her. Is he going to hurt her?

Jen made some delicious pies but what does it mean when we say she has 'a finger in every pie'?

Helen and Rosie are doing a salsa class, but Rosie is still finding her feet. What does it mean?

Jennifer managed to do something by the skin of her teeth. What does it mean?

Rob finds himself in a no-win situation although he wins a horse racing bet. What does it mean?

Li joins Rob on a sailing boat. Listen to their excursion and learn some sailing idioms..

Why is Rob dressing like a teenager? Find out in The English We Speak!

Have you ever made a lot of money? Rob's got the right expression for Helen.

Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish. Find out what he means in The English We Speak.

Neil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more in The English We Speak.

Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?

What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!