Talk shop
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
Mar 10, 2020•3 min
Learning English Conversations
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes
Snackable
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!
Mar 03, 2020•3 min
A memory like a sieve
Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
Feb 25, 2020•3 min
Nomophobia
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
Feb 18, 2020•3 min
Peacocking
Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
Feb 11, 2020•3 min
Kick into the long grass
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
Feb 04, 2020•3 min
Rat race
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
Jan 28, 2020•2 min
Microworker
What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
Jan 21, 2020•2 min
Serial returner
Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.
Jan 14, 2020•3 min
Talk the talk
Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?
Jan 07, 2020•3 min
Out with the old, in with the new
As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.
Dec 30, 2019•3 min
The more the merrier
It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!
Dec 23, 2019•3 min
Take one for the team
Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?
Dec 17, 2019•2 min
Mind your Ps and Qs
Learn an English expression about being polite.
Dec 10, 2019•3 min
Dad dancing
Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?
Dec 03, 2019•3 min
Big data
‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.
Nov 26, 2019•3 min
Punch above your weight
It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!
Nov 19, 2019•3 min
Social media influencer
You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
Nov 12, 2019•3 min
Goldilocks
A fairy tale with a new meaning
Nov 05, 2019•3 min
Ghosting
Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
Oct 29, 2019•3 min
Slow TV
Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.
Oct 22, 2019•3 min
Tiger mother
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
Oct 15, 2019•3 min
Buzzkill
A phrase for when something spoils your fun.
Oct 08, 2019•3 min
Buyer's remorse
Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
Oct 01, 2019•3 min
Freecycle
When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.
Sep 24, 2019•3 min
Carbon footprint
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
Sep 17, 2019•3 min
To cough up
When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.
Sep 10, 2019•3 min
Brain fade
We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!
Sep 03, 2019•3 min
Fib
We won’t teach you to lie, but you will learn how to use the word ‘fib’.
Aug 27, 2019•3 min
Hot under the collar
Cool off and learn this phrase with us.
Aug 20, 2019•3 min