The English We Speak
BBC
Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
Episodes
Walk someone through
3/26/2024
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Duration:00:02:15
Brick by brick
3/19/2024
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Duration:00:02:24
Read the room
3/13/2024
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
Duration:00:02:06
Cook up an idea
3/12/2024
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)
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Duration:00:02:12
Rinse repeat
2/27/2024
Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.
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Duration:00:02:00
A million to one
2/20/2024
Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely
Duration:00:02:14
Cash in on something
2/13/2024
Learn a phrase about making money.
Duration:00:01:55
Make your hair stand on end
2/6/2024
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
Duration:00:02:54
On the go
1/30/2024
A phrase to describe how busy you are
Duration:00:02:19
A blow
1/22/2024
What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
Duration:00:02:27
Rears its head
1/16/2024
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
Duration:00:01:55
Elbow grease
1/8/2024
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Duration:00:02:24
Bring something to the party
1/2/2024
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Duration:00:02:14
Light up like a Christmas tree
12/26/2023
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
Duration:00:02:34
I don't buy it
12/19/2023
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
Duration:00:01:59
Touch grass
12/12/2023
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
Duration:00:02:30
I'm out
12/5/2023
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
Duration:00:02:10
Plan b
11/28/2023
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
Duration:00:02:15
Sound out
11/21/2023
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
Duration:00:02:29
Fly by night
11/14/2023
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
Duration:00:02:11