The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
  • Narratore: Vários
  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 34:19:23
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Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

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  • Climate emergency

    22/09/2020 Durata: 02min

    Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

  • Thirsty

    15/09/2020 Durata: 02min

    A word for social media attention-seekers!

  • Vanilla

    08/09/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

  • Roast

    01/09/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

  • Sticking point

    25/08/2020 Durata: 02min

    A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

  • Flatten the curve

    18/08/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Living in a bubble

    11/08/2020 Durata: 02min

    Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

  • Cancelled

    04/08/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

  • New normal

    28/07/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

  • Slippery slope

    21/07/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

  • Throw shade

    14/07/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn an expression about criticism.

  • Bite the bullet

    07/07/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn an English expression with bite!

  • Blended working

    30/06/2020 Durata: 02min

    A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

  • JOMO

    23/06/2020 Durata: 02min

    Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

  • Furlough

    16/06/2020 Durata: 02min

    Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

  • Spill the tea

    09/06/2020 Durata: 02min

    Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.

  • Flexing

    02/06/2020 Durata: 03min

    What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

  • Salty

    26/05/2020 Durata: 03min

    Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

  • Skeleton crew

    19/05/2020 Durata: 03min

    An expression for when there aren't many people working.

  • Lowkey

    12/05/2020 Durata: 03min

    A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

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