Trama
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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Now you're talking
21/09/2021 Durata: 02minLearn how to show that you like someone’s idea.
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Hits different
14/09/2021 Durata: 02minHere’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.
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Extra
07/09/2021 Durata: 02minLearn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.
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Zhuzh
31/08/2021 Durata: 02minDo you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?
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Lo and behold
24/08/2021 Durata: 02minLearn an expression to introduce a surprising part of a story.
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Bigwig
17/08/2021 Durata: 02minHere’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.
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Cringe
10/08/2021 Durata: 02minA word for when you want to say that something is really embarrassing.
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It’s the … for me
05/08/2021 Durata: 02minLearn an expression to talk about why you love or hate something.
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Obvs
27/07/2021 Durata: 01minSome things are obvious but maybe this word isn’t. Listen to the programme.
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Down / Up for something
20/07/2021 Durata: 02minIf there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.
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Savage
13/07/2021 Durata: 02minLearn a new meaning of the word 'savage'.
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Lit
06/07/2021 Durata: 02minLearn an informal word to say something is amazing.
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Yikes!
29/06/2021 Durata: 02minLearn an informal word to express shock.
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YOLO
22/06/2021 Durata: 02minDo you live for the moment?
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Vibe
15/06/2021 Durata: 02minIf you want to say something has a good aura, we have an expression you can use.
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Noob
08/06/2021 Durata: 02minDo you know what to call someone who’s new to something or very inexperienced?
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Adulting
01/06/2021 Durata: 02minLearn a word to describe behaving like an adult.
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Push back
18/05/2021 Durata: 02minLearn a phrase about delaying things.
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The CEO of
11/05/2021 Durata: 02minIf you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!
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Zip it!
04/05/2021 Durata: 02minWe all like to talk, but some people don’t know when to stop.