The English We Speak: Off base

The English We Speak: Off base

This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.

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The English We Speak: Non-starter

The English We Speak: Non-starter

Some ideas are just never going to work. Those are what we call 'non-starters'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https:/...

1 Syys 2min

The English We Speak: No notes

The English We Speak: No notes

Notes here is about negative feedback, so ‘no notes’ means that something is perfect. Use it when you have nothing negative to say. Learn about this expression and how to use it with Feifei and Georgi...

25 Elo 2min

The English We Speak: Say less

The English We Speak: Say less

This modern expression is a way of responding enthusiastically to a suggestion. It means something similar to ‘say no more’. Learn when and how to use it with Georgie and Feifei.As always, find a free...

18 Elo 2min

The English We Speak: Share your life story

The English We Speak: Share your life story

Think you sometimes over-share unnecessary details? Learn how to use 'share your life story' with Becca and Feifei.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engli...

11 Elo 3min

The English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourself

The English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourself

Learn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone. You can get a free transcript for this programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/e...

4 Elo 2min

The English We Speak: One size fits all

The English We Speak: One size fits all

This expression was originally just about clothes, but it now it can mean anything that doesn't consider individual needs. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free ...

28 Heinä 3min

The English We Speak: Side quest

The English We Speak: Side quest

Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that's different to your main task. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free tra...

21 Heinä 2min

The English We Speak: Passing Ships

The English We Speak: Passing Ships

This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how...

14 Heinä 2min

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