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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.

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Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

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    Cakeism

    Tue 29 Aug 2023

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

  • Drip feed

    Tue 22 Aug 2023

    Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.

  • Scatterbrain

    Tue 15 Aug 2023

    Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.

  • Be in with a shout

    Tue 8 Aug 2023

    Learn a phrase for winning!

  • On point

    Tue 8 Aug 2023

    A phrase all about being perfect!

  • Kiss something goodbye

    Tue 25 Jul 2023

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

  • Productivity theatre

    Tue 18 Jul 2023

    Learn a phrase about pretending to work.

  • Pet hate

    Tue 11 Jul 2023

    Learn how to describe your annoyance

  • On the table

    Tue 4 Jul 2023

    Learn a phrase often used in business.

  • Jump through hoops

    Tue 27 Jun 2023

    Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.

  • It happens to the best of us

    Tue 20 Jun 2023

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

  • Famous last words

    Tue 13 Jun 2023

    A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.

  • Hard pass

    Tue 6 Jun 2023

    Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.

  • Level up

    Tue 30 May 2023

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

  • Get with the programme

    Tue 23 May 2023

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

  • Shout-out

    Tue 16 May 2023

    Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.

  • Fitspiration

    Tue 9 May 2023

    Get fit with this new word!

  • Hats off

    Tue 2 May 2023

    Learn a phrase about impressing people.

  • Under your breath

    Tue 25 Apr 2023

    Make sure you're heard with this expression.

  • Be at a loss

    Tue 18 Apr 2023

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

  • Go off on one

    Tue 11 Apr 2023

    Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.

  • Wiggle room

    Tue 4 Apr 2023

    Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.

  • (It's the) story of my life

    Tue 28 Mar 2023

    Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.

  • No ifs or buts

    Tue 21 Mar 2023

    Stop making excuses and learn this expression!

  • Caught red-handed

    Tue 14 Mar 2023

    Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.

  • Rabbit on

    Tue 7 Mar 2023

    Learn a phrase about talking too much.

  • Thanks a bunch

    Tue 28 Feb 2023

    When does 鈥榯hanks鈥� not mean 鈥榯hanks鈥�? Find out about an ironic English phrase.

  • Slow walk

    Tue 21 Feb 2023

    How do you describe something making slow progress?

  • Take something to heart

    Tue 14 Feb 2023

    Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.

  • Take something to heart

    Mon 13 Feb 2023

    If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?

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