Dinosaur
What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?
Aug 18, 2014•3 min
Learning English Conversations
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes
Look like the back end of a bus
If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?
Aug 11, 2014•3 min
Interjections
Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.
Aug 04, 2014•4 min
Blah blah blah
Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.
Jul 28, 2014•4 min
Have a lot on my plate
When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer
Jul 21, 2014•3 min
Bells and whistles
Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme
Jul 14, 2014•3 min
Everything but the kitchen sink
Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?
Jul 07, 2014•3 min
Beat the drum
Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?
Jun 30, 2014•3 min
Until the cows come home
Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?
Jun 23, 2014•3 min
Smell a rat
Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.
Jun 16, 2014•4 min
Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar
When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?
Jun 09, 2014•3 min
Corporate speak
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
Jun 02, 2014•3 min
Take it with a pinch of salt
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
May 26, 2014•3 min
Cold feet
Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?
May 19, 2014•3 min
Not enough room to swing a cat
It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
May 12, 2014•3 min
Off the back of a lorry
Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
May 05, 2014•3 min
Wrong 'un
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.
Apr 28, 2014•3 min
Pie in the sky
Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
Apr 21, 2014•3 min
On the tip of my tongue
Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.
Apr 14, 2014•3 min
Under your belt
What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?
Apr 07, 2014•3 min
To brush over
When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over
Mar 31, 2014•3 min
Go the extra mile
How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?
Mar 24, 2014•3 min
Beat around the bush
Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase
Mar 17, 2014•3 min
The boot's on the other foot
How are boots connected to a changing situation?
Mar 10, 2014•3 min
Pull the plug
Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.
Mar 03, 2014•3 min
In the doghouse
Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.
Feb 24, 2014•3 min
Chew the fat
Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.
Feb 17, 2014•3 min
Treading on eggshells
What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.
Feb 10, 2014•3 min
Take a rain check
What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?
Feb 03, 2014•3 min
Use your loaf
What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.
Jan 27, 2014•3 min