Learning English Conversations
Episodes
The English We Speak: You had me at...
Hosts Feifei and Georgie explain the informal English expression "you had me at," which indicates being convinced by a specific word or phrase.
The English We Speak: Here for it
In this episode of The English We Speak, hosts Feifei and Becca explain the popular phrase "I'm here for it.
The English We Speak: In the same breath
Hosts Feifei and Becca explain the English expression "in the same breath," which is used to introduce a contradiction between two ideas.
The English We Speak: Leave to one's own devices
In this episode of The English We Speak, hosts Feifei and Phil explain the idiom "leave to one's own devices.
The English We Speak: Try one's patience
This episode teaches the English expression "try one's patience," which describes situations that are annoying or test your tolerance.
The English We Speak: Sack something off
In this episode of The English We Speak, hosts Feifei and Georgie explain the phrasal verb "sack off," which means to cancel plans or stop doing something due to laziness or fatigue.
The English We Speak: In a tizzy
In this episode of English We Speak, hosts Feifei and Georgie explain the expression "in a tizzy," which describes a state of panic or confusion over minor issues.
The English We Speak
In this episode of "English We Speak," hosts Feifei and Becca explore the informal expression "same person, different font.
The English We Speak: Hot take
This BBC English learning episode explores the phrase "hot take," defined as a controversial or surprising opinion likely to provoke disagreement.
The English We Speak: Try it on
In this episode of The English We Speak, hosts Feifei and Phil explain the phrase "try it on," which means to attempt to deceive someone or test their limits.
The English We Speak: Non-starter
In this episode of English We Speak, hosts Fei-Fei and Phil discuss the expression "non-starter," which describes a plan or idea with no chance of success.
The English We Speak: No notes
In this episode of English We Speak, hosts Feifei and Georgie discuss the modern slang expression "no notes.
The English We Speak: Say less
Feifei and Georgie explain the modern slang phrase "say less," which expresses enthusiastic agreement without needing further explanation.