The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
  • Narratore: Vários
  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 34:19:23
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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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  • Blah blah blah

    28/07/2014 Durata: 03min

    Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.

  • Have a lot on my plate

    21/07/2014 Durata: 03min

    When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer

  • Bells and whistles

    14/07/2014 Durata: 03min

    Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme

  • Everything but the kitchen sink

    07/07/2014 Durata: 03min

    Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?

  • Beat the drum

    30/06/2014 Durata: 02min

    Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?

  • Until the cows come home

    23/06/2014 Durata: 03min

    Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?

  • Smell a rat

    16/06/2014 Durata: 03min

    Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.

  • Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar

    09/06/2014 Durata: 02min

    When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?

  • Corporate speak

    02/06/2014 Durata: 03min

    Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean

  • Take it with a pinch of salt

    26/05/2014 Durata: 02min

    Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more

  • Cold feet

    19/05/2014 Durata: 03min

    Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?

  • Not enough room to swing a cat

    12/05/2014 Durata: 02min

    It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.

  • Off the back of a lorry

    05/05/2014 Durata: 03min

    Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.

  • Wrong 'un

    28/04/2014 Durata: 02min

    Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.

  • 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

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