Learning English Conversations

Proof is in the pudding 22.08.2014 3:13 ↓

What does Rob mean when he says 'the proof is in the pudding'?

Dinosaur 18.08.2014 2:44 ↓

What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?

Look like the back end of a bus 11.08.2014 2:44 ↓

If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?

Interjections 04.08.2014 4:00 ↓

Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.

Blah blah blah 28.07.2014 3:56 ↓

Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.

Have a lot on my plate 21.07.2014 3:20 ↓

When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer

Bells and whistles 14.07.2014 3:21 ↓

Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme

Everything but the kitchen sink 07.07.2014 3:29 ↓

Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?

Beat the drum 30.06.2014 2:52 ↓

Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?

Until the cows come home 23.06.2014 3:06 ↓

Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?

Smell a rat 16.06.2014 3:48 ↓

Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.

Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar 09.06.2014 2:50 ↓

When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?

Corporate speak 02.06.2014 3:23 ↓

Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean

Take it with a pinch of salt 26.05.2014 2:45 ↓

Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more

Cold feet 19.05.2014 3:13 ↓

Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?

Not enough room to swing a cat 12.05.2014 2:52 ↓

It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.

Off the back of a lorry 05.05.2014 3:08 ↓

Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.

Wrong 'un 28.04.2014 2:55 ↓

Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.

Pie in the sky 21.04.2014 2:42 ↓

Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?

On the tip of my tongue 14.04.2014 3:06 ↓

Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.

Under your belt 07.04.2014 2:46 ↓

What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?

To brush over 31.03.2014 2:59 ↓

When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over

Go the extra mile 24.03.2014 3:05 ↓

How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?

Beat around the bush 17.03.2014 3:22 ↓

Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase

The boot's on the other foot 10.03.2014 2:52 ↓

How are boots connected to a changing situation?