Learning English Conversations

People person 13.10.2015 2:24 ↓

Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you

It's a steal! 06.10.2015 2:39 ↓

Have you paid very little money for something normally expensive? Learn an expression for when you find a bargain

Bull and bear market 29.09.2015 2:58 ↓

Learn what you say when share prices rise and when they fall. We help you to understand financial terms

Social media words 22.09.2015 2:34 ↓

'Trolls' and 'haters' are the people who want to annoy you. The names are part of the new vocabulary of social media

Don't give up the day job 15.09.2015 2:32 ↓

If you don't think someone is very good at doing something what should you say? Here's a phrase to help you

A barrel of laughs 08.09.2015 2:56 ↓

What object is full of laughs? This is a phrase that describes someone who is fun

To know something like the back of your hand 01.09.2015 2:20 ↓

Do you know a place very well? Are you able to find your way in a place without looking at any maps? Here is a way of saying it with help from your hand

Give me credit 18.08.2015 2:43 ↓

Learn a phrase that's full of praise. You won't need a credit card to use this one

To keep the wolf from the door 11.08.2015 2:45 ↓

Who's that knocking at the door? Someone's here to tell you you're in financial trouble

Red tape 14.07.2015 2:33 ↓

Fed up with rules and regulations? You must learn this expression

To drink someone under the table 30.06.2015 2:25 ↓

Drink to celebrate the good things in life, drink to forget the bad. Here's an expression for people who like an alcoholic drink

Cyberbullying 16.06.2015 2:32 ↓

Is there someone tormenting you online? Here's an expression for when people hide behind a computer to attack others

A close shave 19.05.2015 2:12 ↓

What's a razor got to do with Rob's bike ride to work? Here's an expression for when you've had a narrow escape.

My mind's gone blank 12.05.2015 2:08 ↓

Why did Rob ask Feifei to meet him in the studio? Here's an expression for when you've forgotten something.

To sleep on it 05.05.2015 2:40 ↓

Find out how 'sleeping on it' doesn't just mean lying on a bed!

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.