Tell me about it

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251007 Subscribe t ... Show More

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-25 ... Show More

This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND ... Show More

Have you ever needed to disagree with someone in English, but weren’t sure how exactly to say it? In this episode, I’ll share with you several different ways you can (politely) disagree with someone the next time you don’t see eye to eye with them 

I want you to STOP saying “I don’t like it.” Why? Well, there’s nothing wrong with that sentence, but English has so many alternatives! So let’s get beyond that basic phrase and learn some other ways to express dislike. If you’re looking to improve your English speaking and espec ... Show More

Can you tell if someone said something that wasn't true? 

Some other more words to learn 

Learn about verbs that we use when we talk about what someone else has said. 

Rispondo ad alcune delle vostre domande di grammatica. 

This phrase is used to tell someone to make less noise, or to stop talking. "Could you pipe down a bit please, I'm trying to work in here!" 

Manche Leute lassen sich nicht so einfach überzeugen. Wenn man erst Überzeugungsarbeit leisten muss, um ein Ziel zu erreichen, können ein paar nette Worte nicht schaden. Denn wer bekommt nicht gern ein Kompliment? 

Let’s learn English phrases you can use to ask for a favor! If you’re not sure what a favor is, that means asking someone to help you or to do something nice for you, even though it might inconvenience them a little bit. You can speak more confidently when you know the specific p ... Show More

Cough, thought, enough, although: Learn how to pronounce words with 'ough'.