Learning English Conversations

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?

Pull the plug 03.03.2014 2:37 ↓

Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.

In the doghouse 24.02.2014 3:00 ↓

Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.

Chew the fat 17.02.2014 3:11 ↓

Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.

Treading on eggshells 10.02.2014 3:05 ↓

What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.

Take a rain check 03.02.2014 3:02 ↓

What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?

Use your loaf 27.01.2014 2:52 ↓

What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.

Stumped 20.01.2014 3:09 ↓

Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it means when it happens to you.

Skeleton in the closet 13.01.2014 3:25 ↓

Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this expression won't frighten you.

To have words 06.01.2014 2:59 ↓

Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.

Crystal clear 30.12.2013 3:12 ↓

If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they build a wardrobe.

Ginormous 23.12.2013 3:07 ↓

The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?

Take the mickey 16.12.2013 3:30 ↓

Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist

Fishing for compliments 09.12.2013 3:40 ↓

What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?

Go round in circles 02.12.2013 3:09 ↓

Which way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use when you keep coming back to the same problem.

Bottomless 25.11.2013 2:58 ↓

Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal. What does it mean? Find out more by listening to this programme.