Learning English Conversations

Tone deaf 12.01.2021 2:54 ↓

Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...

'A' game 05.01.2021 2:39 ↓

Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

Frontliner 28.12.2020 2:34 ↓

We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

On fleek 15.12.2020 2:29 ↓

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

Contact tracing 08.12.2020 2:30 ↓

Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Key worker 01.12.2020 2:45 ↓

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sharenting 24.11.2020 2:57 ↓

Don't share too many photos of your children!

Plastic footprint 17.11.2020 2:51 ↓

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

Spoiler alert! 10.11.2020 2:35 ↓

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

Listicle 02.11.2020 3:02 ↓

Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

Doomscrolling 27.10.2020 2:34 ↓

Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

Crowdsourcing 20.10.2020 2:34 ↓

Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

One step at a time 13.10.2020 2:28 ↓

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

Bog-standard 06.10.2020 2:22 ↓

How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

A wake-up call 29.09.2020 2:50 ↓

Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!

Climate emergency 22.09.2020 2:41 ↓

Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

Thirsty 15.09.2020 2:36 ↓

A word for social media attention-seekers!

Vanilla 08.09.2020 2:36 ↓

Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

Roast 01.09.2020 2:40 ↓

Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

Sticking point 25.08.2020 2:51 ↓

A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

Flatten the curve 18.08.2020 2:23 ↓

Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

Living in a bubble 11.08.2020 2:18 ↓

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

Cancelled 04.08.2020 2:32 ↓

Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

New normal 28.07.2020 2:24 ↓

Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

Slippery slope 21.07.2020 2:25 ↓

Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.