Learning English Conversations

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.

Don't make a scene! 09.09.2013 3:14 ↓

Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. What is going on?

Phone slang 02.09.2013 4:57 ↓

When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone slang.

Can of worms 26.08.2013 3:52 ↓

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'a can of worms'.

What's his face? 19.08.2013 2:30 ↓

What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this programme to learn lots of different phrases you can use.

Straight from the horse's mouth 12.08.2013 3:14 ↓

Learn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this programme.

After 05.08.2013 3:14 ↓

Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want.

Weather idioms 29.07.2013 3:20 ↓

Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?

Legend 23.07.2013 3:26 ↓

Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it than that.

It's doing my head in! 15.07.2013 3:02 ↓

Annoyed? Frustrated? Angry? Maybe it's doing your head in!

The bee's knees 08.07.2013 3:01 ↓

Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests who also want to eat their delicious picnic snacks.

To put all your eggs in one basket 01.07.2013 3:42 ↓

How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking risks?

Don't make me laugh! 24.06.2013 2:51 ↓

It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.

A leopard can't change its spots 17.06.2013 3:01 ↓

Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.

To see red 10.06.2013 3:52 ↓

Seeing red: what is making Jen and Feifei so angry on their day trip?

Haven't slept a wink 03.06.2013 3:31 ↓

Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers. That's why neither of them has slept a wink.