Telling porkies
BBC Radio
The English We Speak [09-04-2024]
Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programm
Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programm
TEWS: To go bananas: 16 July 12
BBC World Service
The English We Speak [16-07-2012]
To go bananas
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?
To go bananas
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?
TEWS: Catch your eye: 14 May 12
BBC World Service
The English We Speak [14-05-2012]
Catch your eye
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to catch someone's eye'.
Catch your eye
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to catch someone's eye'.
TEWS: Call it a day: 23 Apr 12
BBC World Service
The English We Speak [23-04-2012]
Call it a day
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'call it a day'
Call it a day
In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'call it a day'
Lay it on thick
BBC Radio
The English We Speak [16-04-2024]
Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programm
Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programm
TEWS: To take the weight off your feet: 16 Apr 12
BBC World Service
The English We Speak [16-04-2012]
To take the weight off your feet
Learn phrases related to feet in this week's The English We Speak.
To take the weight off your feet
Learn phrases related to feet in this week's The English We Speak.
TEWS: Comfort zone: 09 Apr 12
BBC World Service
The English We Speak [09-04-2012]
Comfort zone
Learn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this week's The English We Speak.
Comfort zone
Learn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this week's The English We Speak.
Dancing for the brain
BBC Radio
6 Minute English [18-04-2024]
Dancing for the brain
Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image:
Dancing for the brain
Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image:
Beige flag
BBC Radio
The English We Speak [23-04-2024]
Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for thi
Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for thi
How can recycling be profitable?
BBC World Service
Business Daily [29-04-2024]
How can recycling be profitable?
Ireland has just launched a scheme to charge a deposit on bottles and cans which is refunded when consumers return them to recycling
How can recycling be profitable?
Ireland has just launched a scheme to charge a deposit on bottles and cans which is refunded when consumers return them to recycling
Do the trick
BBC Radio
The English We Speak [30-04-2024]
Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programme
Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programme
Talking at the table
BBC Radio
6 Minute English [02-05-2024]
Talking at the table
A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating! Beth and Neil discuss chatting at meal times and teach you some useful vocabulary.
Talking at the table
A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating! Beth and Neil discuss chatting at meal times and teach you some useful vocabulary.