Learning English Conversations

Throw the book at somebody 24.09.2012 4:45 ↓

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 3:25 ↓

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 2:43 ↓

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 3:04 ↓

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

No-win situation 27.08.2012 4:09 ↓

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

Plain sailing 20.08.2012 4:16 ↓

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

Down with the kids 13.08.2012 3:05 ↓

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

Quids in 06.08.2012 3:40 ↓

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

Sheepish 30.07.2012 2:55 ↓

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 2:59 ↓

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 3:28 ↓

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 2:33 ↓

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 3:30 ↓

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 2:53 ↓

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

To bend over backwards 18.06.2012 2:38 ↓

What are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?

It's a joke 11.06.2012 2:57 ↓

Does the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's The English We Speak.

What's the damage? 04.06.2012 3:34 ↓

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase What's the damage?

Why the long face? 28.05.2012 3:09 ↓

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase Why the long face?

To murder something 21.05.2012 3:56 ↓

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to murder something'.

Catch your eye 14.05.2012 2:52 ↓

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to catch someone's eye'.

No strings attached 07.05.2012 3:04 ↓

In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'No strings attached'

A spanner in the works 30.04.2012 3:04 ↓

In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'A spanner in the works'

Call it a day 23.04.2012 2:39 ↓

In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'call it a day'

To take the weight off your feet 16.04.2012 3:06 ↓

Learn phrases related to feet in this week's The English We Speak.

Comfort zone 09.04.2012 3:08 ↓

Learn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this week's The English We Speak.