One step at a time
When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
Oct 13, 2020•2 min
Learning English Conversations
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes
Bog-standard
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
Oct 06, 2020•2 min
A wake-up call
Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!
Sep 29, 2020•3 min
Climate emergency
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
Sep 22, 2020•3 min
Thirsty
A word for social media attention-seekers!
Sep 15, 2020•3 min
Vanilla
Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.
Sep 08, 2020•3 min
Roast
Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.
Sep 01, 2020•3 min
Sticking point
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
Aug 25, 2020•3 min
Flatten the curve
Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.
Aug 18, 2020•2 min
Living in a bubble
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
Aug 11, 2020•2 min
Cancelled
Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
Aug 04, 2020•3 min
New normal
Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.
Jul 28, 2020•2 min
Slippery slope
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
Jul 21, 2020•2 min
Throw shade
Learn an expression about criticism.
Jul 14, 2020•3 min
Bite the bullet
Learn an English expression with bite!
Jul 07, 2020•3 min
Blended working
A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
Jun 30, 2020•2 min
JOMO
Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
Jun 23, 2020•3 min
Furlough
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
Jun 16, 2020•3 min
Spill the tea
Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
Jun 09, 2020•2 min
Flexing
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
Jun 02, 2020•3 min
Salty
Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
May 26, 2020•4 min
Skeleton crew
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
May 19, 2020•3 min
Lowkey
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
May 12, 2020•4 min
Live for something
Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
May 05, 2020•4 min
Cabin fever
Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.
Apr 28, 2020•4 min
Bang on about something
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
Apr 21, 2020•3 min
Fire
Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
Apr 14, 2020•3 min
Running on fumes
What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
Apr 07, 2020•3 min
Sheeple
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
Mar 31, 2020•2 min
Hater
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
Mar 17, 2020•3 min