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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  • Pie in the sky

    21/04/2014 Durata: 02min

    Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?

  • On the tip of my tongue

    14/04/2014 Durata: 03min

    Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.

  • Under your belt

    07/04/2014 Durata: 02min

    What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?

  • To brush over

    31/03/2014 Durata: 02min

    When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over

  • Go the extra mile

    24/03/2014 Durata: 03min

    How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?

  • Beat around the bush

    17/03/2014 Durata: 03min

    Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase

  • The boot's on the other foot

    10/03/2014 Durata: 02min

    How are boots connected to a changing situation?

  • Pull the plug

    03/03/2014 Durata: 02min

    Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.

  • In the doghouse

    24/02/2014 Durata: 02min

    Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.

  • Chew the fat

    17/02/2014 Durata: 03min

    Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.

  • Treading on eggshells

    10/02/2014 Durata: 03min

    What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.

  • Take a rain check

    03/02/2014 Durata: 03min

    What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?

  • Use your loaf

    27/01/2014 Durata: 02min

    What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.

  • Stumped

    20/01/2014 Durata: 03min

    Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it means when it happens to you.

  • Skeleton in the closet

    13/01/2014 Durata: 03min

    Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this expression won't frighten you.

  • To have words

    06/01/2014 Durata: 02min

    Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.

  • Crystal clear

    30/12/2013 Durata: 03min

    If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they build a wardrobe.

  • Ginormous

    23/12/2013 Durata: 03min

    The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?

  • Take the mickey

    16/12/2013 Durata: 03min

    Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist

  • Fishing for compliments

    09/12/2013 Durata: 03min

    What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?

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