Learning English Conversations

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.

Full of beans 18.11.2013 3:18 ↓

Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.

To go with a bang 11.11.2013 3:09 ↓

You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.

Other half 04.11.2013 2:42 ↓

Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?

Bits and bobs 28.10.2013 3:05 ↓

Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?

Nosh 21.10.2013 2:58 ↓

Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh. Rob has to explain exactly what he's going to get.

Ace 14.10.2013 3:05 ↓

Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.

Beef 07.10.2013 3:53 ↓

Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... Find out more here.

Out of the picture 30.09.2013 3:30 ↓

Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?

Cut to the chase 23.09.2013 2:42 ↓

Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience

Have a ball 16.09.2013 3:01 ↓

Feifei has just returned to the office after a really relaxing holiday. So why does Finn ask her if she had a ball? Find out in the programme.