All at sea

Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-26 ... Show More

Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products. Learn how with Feifei and Georgie.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/le ... Show More

Do you almost feel like you're drowning in your tasks? Maybe you're in over your head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and Feifei.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.b ... Show More

We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids. 

We talk about the history of swimming and teach you related vocabulary along the way. 

Are you usually on board with your boss or have you thought about jumping ship? Are you the kind of person who likes to rock the boat or make waves? If so I hope you're not in deep water. These are nautical idioms that you can use in your everyday English conversations in the wor ... Show More

We talk about letters in English that we see in words but don’t actually pronounce. 

**New: Another great way to engage with Plain English is on Instagram! Find us @plainenglishpod Sargassum is a type of seaweed that floats on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. It provides nutrients, shade, and shelter for marine life. But when there's too much of it, it washes u ... Show More

We learn phrases from Shakespeare that are still used today. 

" Cruise operator Royal Caribbean is making final preparations to launch the ""Icon of the Seas,"" the first in a new class of cruise ships. The ships are bigger and offer lavish amenities. They also run on fuel cells, which are cleaner than burning fuel oil. Plus, learn the Engl ... Show More

<p>Welcome to our ELL YouTube live lesson focused on the captivating story of the Titanic! Join us as we delve into the vocabulary, history, and human drama surrounding this iconic ship. In this interactive session, tailored for B2 English learners, we will explore essential term ... Show More

<p>What does the Chinese word 海 (hǎi) mean and what related words can we create from it? Listen to this podcast episode where Teacher Lin will explain the points below in under 5 minutes!</p> <p>Listen to learn:</p> <p>- The definition of 海 (hǎi)</p> <p>- Related words that you c ... Show More

In Today's episode we talk about a new underwater English course. We discuss what it means to be serious, and why it is scary to recieve calls from the FBI. For more info about studying English abroad go to kaplan.englishfuncast.com and for info about their underwater English cou ... Show More