The English We Speak
Summary: Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme.
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Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal. What does it mean? Find out more by listening to this programme.
Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.
You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?
Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh. Rob has to explain exactly what he's going to get.
Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.
Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... Find out more here.
Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience
Feifei 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.
Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. What is going on?
When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone slang.
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'a can of worms'.
What 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.