The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
  • Narratore: Vários
  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 32:59:47
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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 keep the wolf from the door

    11/08/2015 Durata: 02min

    Who's that knocking at the door? Someone's here to tell you you're in financial trouble

  • Red tape

    14/07/2015 Durata: 02min

    Fed up with rules and regulations? You must learn this expression

  • To drink someone under the table

    30/06/2015 Durata: 02min

    Drink to celebrate the good things in life, drink to forget the bad. Here's an expression for people who like an alcoholic drink

  • Cyberbullying

    16/06/2015 Durata: 02min

    Is there someone tormenting you online? Here's an expression for when people hide behind a computer to attack others

  • A close shave

    19/05/2015 Durata: 02min

    What's a razor got to do with Rob's bike ride to work? Here's an expression for when you've had a narrow escape.

  • My mind's gone blank

    12/05/2015 Durata: 02min

    Why did Rob ask Feifei to meet him in the studio? Here's an expression for when you've forgotten something.

  • To sleep on it

    05/05/2015 Durata: 02min

    Find out how 'sleeping on it' doesn't just mean lying on a bed!

  • All over the place

    28/04/2015 Durata: 02min

    Neil can't find his script. His pen's gone missing. He's feeling a bit confused. What's wrong with him? Find out in the programme.

  • To go around the houses

    21/04/2015 Durata: 02min

    Feifei wants to borrow Rob's car but she takes a long time getting to the point. Find out why Rob tells her not to go around the houses. And why doesn't Rob want her to drive his car?

  • Done and dusted

    14/04/2015 Durata: 02min

    When someone says the phrase 'done and dusted', do they mean doing some proper cleaning?

  • Chill pill

    07/04/2015 Durata: 02min

    It's hard to swallow but maybe it's time for a chill pill!

  • Put a sock in it!

    31/03/2015 Durata: 03min

    Why has Helen put a sock in the toaster and how is that going to keep her quiet?

  • A wild card

    31/03/2015 Durata: 02min

    Who's the wild card in the office? Rob and Feifei use a phrase to describe an unpredictable colleague.

  • To take a shot / stab in the dark

    17/03/2015 Durata: 02min

    Feifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark doesn't involve using knives!

  • To keep a lid on it

    10/03/2015 Durata: 02min

    Li and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?

  • To be on the ball

    03/03/2015 Durata: 01min

    Learn a phrase to describe the ability to react quickly to things.

  • Mind-blowing

    24/02/2015 Durata: 03min

    Feifei and Harry use an expression for things that amaze and astound.

  • Out for the count

    17/02/2015 Durata: 02min

    Neil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.

  • Game changer

    10/02/2015 Durata: 03min

    Feifei and Harry use an expression for people and ideas that change the way we do things.

  • Wow factor

    03/02/2015 Durata: 02min

    Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.

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