Learning English Conversations

All over the place 28.04.2015 2:06 ↓

Neil can't find his script. His pen's gone missing. He's feeling a bit confused. What's wrong with him? Find out in the programme.

To go around the houses 21.04.2015 2:46 ↓

Feifei wants to borrow Rob's car but she takes a long time getting to the point. Find out why Rob tells her not to go around the houses. And why doesn't Rob want her to drive his car?

Done and dusted 14.04.2015 2:23 ↓

When someone says the phrase 'done and dusted', do they mean doing some proper cleaning?

Chill pill 07.04.2015 2:44 ↓

It's hard to swallow but maybe it's time for a chill pill!

Put a sock in it! 31.03.2015 3:15 ↓

Why has Helen put a sock in the toaster and how is that going to keep her quiet?

A wild card 31.03.2015 2:13 ↓

Who's the wild card in the office? Rob and Feifei use a phrase to describe an unpredictable colleague.

To take a shot / stab in the dark 17.03.2015 2:50 ↓

Feifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark doesn't involve using knives!

To keep a lid on it 10.03.2015 2:43 ↓

Li and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?

To be on the ball 03.03.2015 1:41 ↓

Learn a phrase to describe the ability to react quickly to things.

Mind-blowing 24.02.2015 3:17 ↓

Feifei and Harry use an expression for things that amaze and astound.

Out for the count 17.02.2015 2:32 ↓

Neil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.

Game changer 10.02.2015 3:01 ↓

Feifei and Harry use an expression for people and ideas that change the way we do things.

Wow factor 03.02.2015 2:59 ↓

Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.

Full on 27.01.2015 2:50 ↓

Harry and Feifei talk about a common colloquial expression for when things are intense.

Stab in the back 20.01.2015 2:41 ↓

Harry and Feifei talk about an expression that is not as violent as it sounds.

To downsize 13.01.2015 2:24 ↓

Neil and Feifei talk about a word made popular by the economic downturn

At the movies 06.01.2015 2:41 ↓

Sci-fi, romcom, whodunnit – What kind of movies do you like?

Killing time 30.12.2014 2:34 ↓

Neil tells Helen to kill time but she smashes up a clock. Find out why and learn a useful expression.

Like turkeys voting for Christmas 23.12.2014 2:39 ↓

Do you celebrate Christmas? Do you like eating turkey? Do you think turkeys like Christmas? Learn this humorous idiom

Face the music 16.12.2014 2:01 ↓

There's something Neil's forgotten to do and now he has to face the music. Listen to the programme to find out why.

Internet speak 09.12.2014 3:18 ↓

'Snail mail', 'post' and 'hard copy' – learn expressions connected with computers

Viral 02.12.2014 2:58 ↓

Li's cat video has gone viral. Will she be happy about it? Learn an expression from the internet age

Give the cold shoulder 25.11.2014 2:35 ↓

Is Feifei's designer shawl a solution to her problems with Lisa? Listen to the programme to find out

Phishing 18.11.2014 2:28 ↓

Rob is deleting some emails. He won't take the bait sent in by criminals!

Take to the cleaners 11.11.2014 3:03 ↓

Rob's very expensive shirt is ruined! Who will pay for it? Listen to the programme to find out