The English We Speak

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Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

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Description: Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
Language: 🇬🇧 English
last modified: 2024-07-23 21:36
last episode published: 2024-07-23 09:51
publication frequency: 7.23 days
Contributors: BBC; Owner; BBC Radio; Author
Explicit: false
Number of Episodes: 702
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Categories: Education

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Date	Title & Description	Contributors
2024-07-23	The English We Speak: The works Learn a phrase that means 'everything'![Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng...	BBC Radio author
2024-07-16	The English We Speak: Dip your toe into Here's an expression about trying something new. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.u...	BBC Radio author
2024-07-09	The English we speak: Ham-fisted Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learninge...	BBC Radio author
2024-07-02	The English we speak: Second nature Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and...	BBC Radio author
2024-06-25	The English we speak: Take the plunge For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-...	BBC Radio author
2024-06-18	The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it?(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engl...	BBC Radio author
2024-06-11	The English We Speak: Heavy lifting Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-s...	BBC Radio author
2024-06-04	The English We Speak: Stir the pot Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli...	BBC Radio author
2024-05-28	The English We Speak: Wishy-washy Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-spea...	BBC Radio author
2024-05-21	The English We Speak: Shook A word to express surprise or shock.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240520FIND BB...	BBC Radio author