The English We Speak

Is Feifei giving up her job to take care of babies? Learn an amusing idiom: 'Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater'.

Do you know Joe Bloggs? He might be just beside you.

Is this butter for a cake, for toast or... to put on a person? Finn and Feifei explain

Rob had too much to drink. Is this the cure for his hangover?

Finn is spending a lot of money. But can he afford it?

Finn is angry, so Li offers him some tasty cheese. Will it calm him down?

A style of walking that is hard to do on your own.

What does Rob mean when he says 'the proof is in the pudding'?

What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?

If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?

Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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