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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  • Not rocket science

    14/01/2013 Durata: 03min

    Find out what the expression 'not rocket science' means in this programme.

  • Go down a storm

    07/01/2013 Durata: 02min

    Kaz says his party 'went down a storm'. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Find out here.

  • Chuffed

    31/12/2012 Durata: 02min

    Kaz is feeling very chuffed today. Find out what this phrase means in this programme.

  • Hit the ground running

    24/12/2012 Durata: 02min

    Kaz decides to 'hit the ground running' in this week's programme. Find out what this phrase means by listening to this programme.

  • Language of the blogosphere

    17/12/2012 Durata: 04min

    Finn has entered the blogosphere! Find out what this word means in The English We Speak.

  • Irons in the fire

    10/12/2012 Durata: 02min

    Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work. Learn a phrase to describe having lots of options. Find out more with this programme.

  • Man flu

    03/12/2012 Durata: 03min

    Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react when she finds out what the illness actually is...?

  • Drop dead gorgeous

    26/11/2012 Durata: 03min

    Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?

  • Celeb (Celebrity): 19 Nov

    19/11/2012 Durata: 03min

    Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.

  • Emoticon: 12 Nov

    12/11/2012 Durata: 03min

    Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.

  • Keep your chin up!: 5 Nov

    05/11/2012 Durata: 03min

    Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's programme.

  • Cost an arm and a leg

    29/10/2012 Durata: 03min

    Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?

  • Hunky-dory

    22/10/2012 Durata: 03min

    Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that they are muscular men? Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.

  • Things are looking up

    15/10/2012 Durata: 03min

    Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.

  • My mind has gone blank

    08/10/2012 Durata: 03min

    Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? Listen to this programme to find out.

  • Shut up

    01/10/2012 Durata: 03min

    Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!

  • Throw the book at somebody

    24/09/2012 Durata: 04min

    Rosie arrives late again and she tells Helen that their boss will throw the book at her. Is he going to hurt her?

  • A finger in every pie

    17/09/2012 Durata: 03min

    Jen made some delicious pies but what does it mean when we say she has 'a finger in every pie'?

  • Finding your feet

    10/09/2012 Durata: 02min

    Helen and Rosie are doing a salsa class, but Rosie is still finding her feet. What does it mean?

  • The skin of your teeth

    03/09/2012 Durata: 03min

    Jennifer managed to do something by the skin of her teeth. What does it mean?

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