Learning English Conversations Episodes Episode guide
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The English We Speak: 'Awesome'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in...
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The English We Speak: ' anorak'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in...
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The English We Speak: -gate
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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The English We Speak
Acting on impulse!
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The Creeps
In our special Halloween edition Neil and Li try to give you the creeps.
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The coast is clear
Nobody's watching!
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The CEO of
If you want to say you鈥檙e the best at something, you could use this expression!
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The boot's on the other foot
How are boots connected to a changing situation?
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The best of both worlds
Can you enjoy the advantages of two different situations at the same time?
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The bee's knees
Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests...
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That'll teach you
Learn from what you've done
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That'll put hairs on your chest!
An expression said when someone is about to have a strong alcoholic drink
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That'll be the day
Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.
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Thanks a bunch
When does 鈥榯hanks鈥� not mean 鈥榯hanks鈥�? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
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Test the water
A water phrase which may have nothing to do with water
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Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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Tell me about it
Sometimes people say something that you can鈥檛 help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.
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Talk through your hat
Learn a phrase about talking nonsense.
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Talk the talk
Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?
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Talk shop
If you have to talk about work even when you鈥檙e not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
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Take with a pinch of salt
Why does Li think that there is a ghost in her house? Find out more here.
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Take to the cleaners
Rob's very expensive shirt is ruined! Who will pay for it? Listen to the programme to...
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Take the rough with the smooth
Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
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Take the mickey
Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist
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Take the biscuit
A sweet phrase for irritating behaviour.
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Take something to heart
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
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Take something to heart
If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
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Take one for the team
Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?
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Take it with a pinch of salt
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
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Take for a ride
Li wants to invest in a car moved by air. Is she going to lose her money?
