Learning English Conversations

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2 03.01.2011 5:44 ↓

Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 1 27.12.2010 9:26 ↓

Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.

English up to date 'Bottle and Bottler' 29.11.2010 2:39 ↓

In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.

English up to date 'Early Doors' 22.11.2010 2:20 ↓

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.

English up to date 'Go Commando' 15.11.2010 2:10 ↓

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.

English up to date 'Go Postal' 08.11.2010 2:09 ↓

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.

English up to date 'Fit for Purpose' 01.11.2010 2:14 ↓

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.

English up to date 'Issue' 25.10.2010 2:15 ↓

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.

English up to date 'Hella' 18.10.2010 2:26 ↓

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.

English up to date 'Chugger' 11.10.2010 2:09 ↓

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.

English up to date 'Edgy' 04.10.2010 2:14 ↓

In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.

English up to Date 'Minging' 27.09.2010 2:31 ↓

In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.

English up to date 'Bridezilla' 20.09.2010 2:20 ↓

John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'

English up to date 'Tweet' 13.09.2010 2:29 ↓

In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"

English up to date 'Apps' 06.09.2010 2:15 ↓

In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'