The English We Speak show

The English We Speak

Summary: Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme.

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Podcasts:

 TEWS: Joe Bloggs: 07 Oct 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:23

Do you know Joe Bloggs? He might be just beside you.

 TEWS: Butter up: 29 Sep 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:58

Is this butter for a cake, for toast or... to put on a person? Finn and Feifei explain

 TEWS: Hair of the dog: 22 Sep 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:48

Rob had too much to drink. Is this the cure for his hangover?

 TEWS: Splash Out: 15 Sep 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:15

Finn is spending a lot of money. But can he afford it?

 TEWS: Cheesed off: 5 Sep 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:46

Finn is angry, so Li offers him some tasty cheese. Will it calm him down?

 TEWS: Frogmarch: 1 Sep 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

A style of walking that is hard to do on your own.

 TEWS: Proof is in the pudding: 22 Aug 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:12

What does Rob mean when he says 'the proof is in the pudding'?

 TEWS: Dinosaur: 18 Aug 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:43

What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?

 TEWS: Look like the back end of a bus: 11 Aug 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:43

If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?

 TEWS: Interjections: 04 Aug 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:59

Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.

 TEWS: Blah blah blah: 28 July 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:55

Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.

 TEWS: Have a lot on my plate: 21 July 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:18

When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer

 TEWS: Bells and whistles: 14 July 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:20

Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme

 TEWS: Everything but the kitchen sink: 7 July 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:28

Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?

 TEWS: Beat the drum: 30 June 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:51

Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?

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