The English We Speak show

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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Podcasts:

 TEWS: Bottomless: 25 Nov 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:57

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.

 TEWS: Full of beans: 18 Nov 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:17

Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.

 TEWS: To go with a bang: 11 Nov 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:08

You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.

 TEWS: Other half: 4 Nov 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:41

Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?

 TEWS: Bits and bobs: 28 Oct 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:04

Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?

 TEWS: Nosh: 21 Oct 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:57

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.

 TEWS: Ace: 14 Oct 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:04

Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.

 TEWS: Beef: 7 Oct 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:52

Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... Find out more here.

 TEWS: Out of the picture: 30 Sep 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:29

Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?

 TEWS: Cut to the chase: 23 Sep 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:41

Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience

 TEWS: Have a ball: 16 Sep 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

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.

 TEWS: Don't make a scene!: 09 Sep 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:13

Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. What is going on?

 TEWS: Phone slang: 2 Sep 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:56

When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone slang.

 TEWS: Can of worms: 26 Aug 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:51

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

 TEWS: What's his face?: 19 Aug 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:29

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.

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