The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
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  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 34:52:38
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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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  • Cakeism

    29/08/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.

  • Drip feed

    22/08/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.

  • Scatterbrain

    15/08/2023 Durata: 01min

    Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.

  • Be in with a shout

    08/08/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase for winning!

  • On point

    08/08/2023 Durata: 01min

    A phrase all about being perfect!

  • Kiss something goodbye

    25/07/2023 Durata: 01min

    An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!

  • Productivity theatre

    18/07/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about pretending to work.

  • Pet hate

    11/07/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn how to describe your annoyance

  • On the table

    04/07/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase often used in business.

  • Jump through hoops

    27/06/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.

  • It happens to the best of us

    20/06/2023 Durata: 02min

    When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.

  • Famous last words

    13/06/2023 Durata: 02min

    A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.

  • Hard pass

    06/06/2023 Durata: 01min

    Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.

  • Level up

    30/05/2023 Durata: 02min

    'Level up' your English and learn a new word!

  • Get with the programme

    23/05/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.

  • Shout-out

    16/05/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.

  • Fitspiration

    09/05/2023 Durata: 02min

    Get fit with this new word!

  • Hats off

    02/05/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about impressing people.

  • Under your breath

    25/04/2023 Durata: 02min

    Make sure you're heard with this expression.

  • Be at a loss

    18/04/2023 Durata: 02min

    Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.

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