Trama
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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Out of the picture
30/09/2013 Durata: 03minFinn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
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Cut to the chase
23/09/2013 Durata: 02minWho's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience
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Have a ball
16/09/2013 Durata: 03minFeifei has just returned to the office after a really relaxing holiday. So why does Finn ask her if she had a ball? Find out in the programme.
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Don't make a scene!
09/09/2013 Durata: 03minNeil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. What is going on?
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Phone slang
02/09/2013 Durata: 04minWhen is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone slang.
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Can of worms
26/08/2013 Durata: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'a can of worms'.
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What's his face?
19/08/2013 Durata: 02minWhat do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this programme to learn lots of different phrases you can use.
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Straight from the horse's mouth
12/08/2013 Durata: 03minLearn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this programme.
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Weather idioms
29/07/2013 Durata: 03minUsing weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?
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It's doing my head in!
15/07/2013 Durata: 03minAnnoyed? Frustrated? Angry? Maybe it's doing your head in!
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The bee's knees
08/07/2013 Durata: 03minFinn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests who also want to eat their delicious picnic snacks.
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To put all your eggs in one basket
01/07/2013 Durata: 03minHow many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking risks?
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Don't make me laugh!
24/06/2013 Durata: 02minIt's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.
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A leopard can't change its spots
17/06/2013 Durata: 03minCan someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.
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To see red
10/06/2013 Durata: 03minSeeing red: what is making Jen and Feifei so angry on their day trip?