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Learning English Conversations

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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.

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Episodes

Vanilla

Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

Sep 08, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Roast

Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

Sep 01, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Sticking point

A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

Aug 25, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Flatten the curve

Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

Aug 18, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

Living in a bubble

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

Aug 11, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

Cancelled

Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

Aug 04, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

New normal

Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

Jul 28, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

Slippery slope

Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

Jul 21, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

Throw shade

Learn an expression about criticism.

Jul 14, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Blended working

A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

Jun 30, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

JOMO

Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

Jun 23, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Furlough

Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

Jun 16, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Spill the tea

Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.

Jun 09, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

Flexing

What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

Jun 02, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Salty

Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

May 26, 20204 minTranscript available on Metacast

Skeleton crew

An expression for when there aren't many people working.

May 19, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Lowkey

A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

May 12, 20204 minTranscript available on Metacast

Cabin fever

Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.

Apr 28, 20204 minTranscript available on Metacast

Fire

Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.

Apr 14, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Running on fumes

What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

Apr 07, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Sheeple

Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

Mar 31, 20202 minTranscript available on Metacast

Hater

Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

Mar 17, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Talk shop

If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

Mar 10, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Snackable

Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

Mar 03, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Nomophobia

Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.

Feb 18, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast

Peacocking

Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.

Feb 11, 20203 minTranscript available on Metacast
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