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

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  • Cheesed off

    Fri 5 Sep 2014

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

  • Frogmarch

    Mon 1 Sep 2014

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

  • Proof is in the pudding

    Fri 22 Aug 2014

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

  • Dinosaur

    Mon 18 Aug 2014

    What鈥檚 the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?

  • Look like the back end of a bus

    Mon 11 Aug 2014

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

  • Interjections

    Mon 4 Aug 2014

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

  • Blah blah blah

    Mon 28 Jul 2014

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

  • Have a lot on my plate

    Mon 21 Jul 2014

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

  • Bells and whistles

    Mon 14 Jul 2014

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

  • Everything but the kitchen sink

    Mon 7 Jul 2014

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

  • Beat the drum

    Mon 30 Jun 2014

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

  • Until the cows come home

    Mon 23 Jun 2014

    Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?

  • Smell a rat

    Mon 16 Jun 2014

    Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.

  • Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar

    Mon 9 Jun 2014

    When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?

  • Corporate speak

    Mon 2 Jun 2014

    Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean

  • Take it with a pinch of salt

    Mon 26 May 2014

    Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more

  • Cold feet

    Mon 19 May 2014

    Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?

  • Not enough room to swing a cat

    Mon 12 May 2014

    It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.

  • Off the back of a lorry

    Mon 5 May 2014

    Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.

  • Wrong 'un

    Mon 28 Apr 2014

    Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right.

  • Pie in the sky

    Mon 21 Apr 2014

    Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?

  • On the tip of my tongue

    Mon 14 Apr 2014

    Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.

  • Under your belt

    Mon 7 Apr 2014

    What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?

  • To brush over

    Mon 31 Mar 2014

    When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over

  • Go the extra mile

    Mon 24 Mar 2014

    How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?

  • Beat around the bush

    Mon 17 Mar 2014

    Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase

  • The boot's on the other foot

    Mon 10 Mar 2014

    How are boots connected to a changing situation?

  • Pull the plug

    Mon 3 Mar 2014

    Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen...

  • In the doghouse

    Mon 24 Feb 2014

    Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.

  • Chew the fat

    Mon 17 Feb 2014

    Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.

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