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Short episodes on everyday idioms and phrases from The English We Speak.
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Learn how to use 'in a tizzy' to describe unnecessary worry.
2026-09-29
Learn the phrase 'same person, different font' to describe similar people.
2026-09-22
Do you want to share a surprising opinion? Learn how to use 'hot take' with Feifei and Becca. Get a free transcript to read while you listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english//featur
2026-09-15
Learn to use the idiom 'try it on' to mean deceiving someone or testing limits.
2026-09-08
Learn how to use the phrase 'non-starter' for ideas that will fail.
2026-09-01
Learn how to use the modern slang expression 'no notes' to mean something is perfect.
2026-08-25
Learn how to use the modern phrase 'say less' to enthusiastically agree.
2026-08-18
Learn how to use the phrase 'share your life story' in English.
2026-08-11
Learn how to use the phrase 'keep yourself to yourself' to describe private people.
2026-08-04
Learn the phrase 'one size fits all' and similar terms for standard approaches.
2026-07-28