The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
  • Narratore: Vários
  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 34:55:33
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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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  • To be all downhill

    08/01/2019 Durata: 02min

    Rob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.

  • Fireworks

    01/01/2019 Durata: 02min

    Learn a New Year-related expression

  • To have all your Christmases come at once

    28/12/2018 Durata: 02min

    An expression for when you have good fortune

  • It's the thought that counts

    18/12/2018 Durata: 02min

    Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.

  • Digital detox

    11/12/2018 Durata: 03min

    Learn this very modern expression.

  • It leaves a bad taste in your mouth

    04/12/2018 Durata: 02min

    How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?

  • Pea-souper

    27/11/2018 Durata: 02min

    Is it a meal or a type of weather?

  • Throw in the towel

    20/11/2018 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about giving up.

  • A walk in the park

    13/11/2018 Durata: 02min

    Is walking in the park easy? It can be if you learn this phrase!

  • Dumbphone

    06/11/2018 Durata: 02min

    Learn a new name for old tech

  • No fear

    30/10/2018 Durata: 02min

    Are you ready for Halloween?

  • Something to chew on

    23/10/2018 Durata: 02min

    Feifei gives Neil something to chew on

  • Waffle on

    16/10/2018 Durata: 02min

    Not all waffling is good!

  • Skew-whiff

    09/10/2018 Durata: 03min

    Describe something that isn't straight.

  • Play a blinder

    02/10/2018 Durata: 03min

    Doing something amazing.

  • Miffed

    25/09/2018 Durata: 03min

    Has someone annoyed you? Use this word.

  • Humblebrag

    18/09/2018 Durata: 03min

    Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.

  • Out of your depth

    11/09/2018 Durata: 03min

    A phrase for when you're struggling to do something.

  • Mardy

    04/09/2018 Durata: 03min

    A word for a bad mood.

  • Curry favour

    28/08/2018 Durata: 02min

    Learn a spicy expression.

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