Learning English Conversations

Irons in the fire 10.12.2012 2:43 ↓

Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work. Learn a phrase to describe having lots of options. Find out more with this programme.

Man flu 03.12.2012 3:33 ↓

Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react when she finds out what the illness actually is...?

Drop dead gorgeous 26.11.2012 3:29 ↓

Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?

Celeb (Celebrity): 19 Nov 19.11.2012 3:40 ↓

Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.

Emoticon: 12 Nov 12.11.2012 3:47 ↓

Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.

Keep your chin up!: 5 Nov 05.11.2012 3:21 ↓

Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's programme.

Cost an arm and a leg 29.10.2012 3:34 ↓

Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?

Hunky-dory 22.10.2012 3:06 ↓

Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that they are muscular men? Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.

Things are looking up 15.10.2012 3:01 ↓

Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.

My mind has gone blank 08.10.2012 3:09 ↓

Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? Listen to this programme to find out.

Shut up 01.10.2012 3:34 ↓

Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!

Throw the book at somebody 24.09.2012 4:44 ↓

Rosie arrives late again and she tells Helen that their boss will throw the book at her. Is he going to hurt her?

A finger in every pie 17.09.2012 3:24 ↓

Jen made some delicious pies but what does it mean when we say she has 'a finger in every pie'?

Finding your feet 10.09.2012 2:42 ↓

Helen and Rosie are doing a salsa class, but Rosie is still finding her feet. What does it mean?

The skin of your teeth 03.09.2012 3:03 ↓

Jennifer managed to do something by the skin of her teeth. What does it mean?

No-win situation 27.08.2012 4:08 ↓

Rob finds himself in a no-win situation although he wins a horse racing bet. What does it mean?

Plain sailing 20.08.2012 4:15 ↓

Li joins Rob on a sailing boat. Listen to their excursion and learn some sailing idioms..

Down with the kids 13.08.2012 3:04 ↓

Why is Rob dressing like a teenager? Find out in The English We Speak!

Quids in 06.08.2012 3:39 ↓

Have you ever made a lot of money? Rob's got the right expression for Helen.

Sheepish 30.07.2012 2:54 ↓

Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish. Find out what he means in The English We Speak.

Keep me posted 23.07.2012 2:58 ↓

Neil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more in The English We Speak.

To go bananas 16.07.2012 3:27 ↓

Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?

Not give someone the time of day 09.07.2012 2:32 ↓

What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!

Put your money where your mouth is: 02 JUL12 02.07.2012 3:29 ↓

What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!

To fly by the seat of your pants 25.06.2012 2:52 ↓

Can Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.