Not like the sound of something

Do you get anxious when speaking English? You’re not alone.In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how to increase your confidence speaking English, even when you make mistakes.With professor of Chinese Han Luo and speaking coach Barnaby Griffiths.WATCH – ... Show More

Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260112TRY THE LISTENING ROOM ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roo ... Show More

This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260105TRY THE LISTENING ROOM ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the ... Show More

What you really like and don't like 

Do you know your ouch! from your ugh!? These words are called interjections. 

What's the best way to say 'no' without offending people? Phil knows! 

Words we can’t say! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

你有没有经历过这种情况：你满腹牢骚，想要抱怨某件事情，却不想让旁人听清楚你说的是什么？英语表达 “under one's breath” 就可以用来形容这种 “低声嘀咕，自言自语” 的做法。听节目，学习这个习语的用法。 

Expressing your opinion and talking about your likes and dislikes.