The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
  • Narratore: Vários
  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 34:09:31
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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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  • Running on fumes

    07/04/2020 Durata: 02min

    What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

  • Sheeple

    31/03/2020 Durata: 02min

    Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

  • Hater

    17/03/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

  • Talk shop

    10/03/2020 Durata: 02min

    If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

  • Snackable

    03/03/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

  • A memory like a sieve

    25/02/2020 Durata: 03min

    Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!

  • Nomophobia

    18/02/2020 Durata: 02min

    Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.

  • Peacocking

    11/02/2020 Durata: 02min

    Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.

  • Kick into the long grass

    04/02/2020 Durata: 02min

    If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.

  • Rat race

    28/01/2020 Durata: 02min

    The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.

  • Microworker

    21/01/2020 Durata: 02min

    What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!

  • Serial returner

    14/01/2020 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.

  • Talk the talk

    07/01/2020 Durata: 02min

    Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?

  • Out with the old, in with the new

    30/12/2019 Durata: 02min

    As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.

  • The more the merrier

    23/12/2019 Durata: 03min

    It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!

  • Take one for the team

    17/12/2019 Durata: 02min

    Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?

  • Mind your Ps and Qs

    10/12/2019 Durata: 02min

    Learn an English expression about being polite.

  • Dad dancing

    03/12/2019 Durata: 02min

    Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?

  • Big data

    26/11/2019 Durata: 03min

    ‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.

  • Punch above your weight

    19/11/2019 Durata: 02min

    It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!

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