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Episodes

'A' game

Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

Jan 05, 2021•3 min

Frontliner

We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

Dec 28, 2020•3 min

On fleek

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

Dec 15, 2020•2 min

Contact tracing

Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dec 08, 2020•3 min

Key worker

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dec 01, 2020•3 min

Sharenting

Don't share too many photos of your children!

Nov 24, 2020•3 min

Plastic footprint

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

Nov 17, 2020•3 min

Spoiler alert!

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

Nov 10, 2020•3 min

Listicle

Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

Nov 02, 2020•3 min

Doomscrolling

Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

Oct 27, 2020•3 min

Crowdsourcing

Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

Oct 20, 2020•3 min

One step at a time

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

Oct 13, 2020•2 min

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

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