'Ish' - The English We Speak

Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Get a free transcript f ... Show More

Try your patience means 'test your patience'. Find out how to use it here with Phil and Feifei.Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261012Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If ... Show More

I’ve got too many plans. I’m going to sack them off and just chill out this week! Learn how to use 'sack something off' in this programme with Georgie and Feifei.Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-spe ... Show More

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Learn how to use 'I've' and 'isn't' - your English will sound more natural. 

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<p>If you want to sound more natural when speaking English, you need to STOP speaking "School English". In today's episode, you will learn some tips and tricks to sound more natural in English. You will also be able to better understand the difference between formal and informal ... Show More

Find out how you can sound much more natural by learning and using chunks of language. 

Find out how you can sound much more natural by learning and using chunks of language. 

Many people who speak English with a heavy accent and are misunderstood. The best thing to do to speak English better is to get with a native English speaking teacher to let them help you with smoothing out your accent. Why not sound better when you speak English? Why not see how ... Show More

<p>In this English episode, I give you an example of a conversation that can take place between a native speaker and/or an IELTS or TOEFL tester. This conversation includes specific points that will help you to speak more naturally.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Online English classes ... Show More

You wanna sound more natural in English? I’m on it. You want me to teach that kind of lesson? Yeah, will do. You need my help to speak better? Gotcha. Today, that’s what we’re all about here!In real conversation, we use more relaxed, casual phrases — and they’re often shorter and ... Show More

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