Learning English Conversations Episodes Episode guide
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Corporate speak
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
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Cool cat
Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?
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Cook up an idea
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here.
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Contact tracing
Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Comfort zone
Learn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this The...
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Cold feet
Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?
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Clout
Learn an expression about having influence.
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Cloud cuckoo land
A ridiculous phrase!
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Close, but no cigar
A phrase about almost succeeding
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Climate emergency
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
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Clickbait
Learn a word that describes tempting online links
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Clever clogs
Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.
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Clean up your act
Someone behaving badly? Here's a phrase that tells them what to do
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Clap back
When someone criticises something you’ve done, what do you do?
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Chuffed
Kaz is feeling very chuffed today. Find out what this phrase means in this programme.
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Chill pill
It's hard to swallow but maybe it's time for a chill pill!
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Chew the fat
Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.
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Cheesed off
Finn is angry, so Li offers him some tasty cheese. Will it calm him down?
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Cheap and cheerful
A phrase to describe an inexpensive but fun product
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Change for the better
Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
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Celeb (Celebrity): 19 Nov
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society.
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Caught red-handed
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
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Catch-22
Learn an expression for a no-win situation.
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Catch your eye
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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Cat got your tongue?
A phrase about not saying much
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Cash in on something
Learn a phrase about making money.
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Carbon footprint
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
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Cancelled
Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
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Can of worms
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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Call it a day
A phrase about doing enough