The English We Speak

The English We Speak

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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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  • The English We Speak: In the nick of time

    The English We Speak: In the nick of time
    15/08/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'.

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  • The English We Speak: On a roll

    The English We Speak: On a roll
    08/08/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'.

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  • The English We Speak: Do

    The English We Speak: Do
    01/08/2011 Durata: 02min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'.

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  • The English We Speak: Glamping

    The English We Speak: Glamping
    25/07/2011 Durata: 02min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping.

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  • The English We Speak: To Blow Your Own Trumpet

    The English We Speak: To Blow Your Own Trumpet
    18/07/2011 Durata: 04min

    William and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more.

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  • The English We Speak: To Nip Something in the Bud

    The English We Speak: To Nip Something in the Bud
    11/07/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'.

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  • The English We Speak: Teetotal

    The English We Speak: Teetotal
    04/07/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'.

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  • The English We Speak: Festival Phrases

    The English We Speak: Festival Phrases
    27/06/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals.

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  • The English We Speak: Fatherhood

    The English We Speak: Fatherhood
    20/06/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood.

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  • The English We Speak: Hullabaloo

    The English We Speak: Hullabaloo
    13/06/2011 Durata: 04min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'.

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  • The English We Speak: Bounce

    The English We Speak: Bounce
    06/06/2011 Durata: 02min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at a new slang usage of the word 'bounce'.

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  • The English We Speak: The special relationship

    The English We Speak: The special relationship
    30/05/2011 Durata: 04min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'.

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  • The English We Speak: Baby Talk

    The English We Speak: 'Baby Talk'
    23/05/2011 Durata: 04min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'.

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  • The English We Speak: Gatecrash

    The English We Speak: 'Gatecrash'
    16/05/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'.

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  • The English We Speak: -gate

    The English We Speak: -gate
    09/05/2011 Durata: 04min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'.

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  • The English We Speak: Touchy-feely

    The English We Speak: Touchy-feely
    25/04/2011 Durata: 04min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely.

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  • The English We Speak: Two Ticks

    The English We Speak: Two Ticks
    18/04/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.

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  • The English We Speak: Swizz

    The English We Speak: Swizz
    11/04/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz.

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  • The English We Speak: Sick

    The English We Speak: 'Sick'
    04/04/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect.

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  • The English We Speak: Savvy

    The English We Speak: 'Savvy'
    28/03/2011 Durata: 03min

    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.

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