The English We Speak: Let something slide
You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.c...
1 Apr 20253min
The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm
What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250324FIND BBC LEAR...
25 Mars 20252min
The English We Speak: Have someone on
This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learni...
25 Mars 20252min
The English We Speak: Can-do attitude
If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/...
11 Mars 20252min
The English We Speak: Go to
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_20...
4 Mars 20252min
The English We Speak: Skedaddle
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-...
25 Feb 20252min
My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Adam, who perf...
18 Feb 202511min
The English We Speak: Main character moment
Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engli...
17 Feb 20253min
