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Learn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone. You can get a free transcript for this programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260803Find programmes to help you i ... Show More

This expression was originally just about clothes, but it now it can mean anything that doesn't consider individual needs. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-e ... Show More

Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that's different to your main task. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli ... Show More

The headlines continue to scream but whether you like it or not Qatar is here...the FIFA Men's World Cup is about to begin. Guests include head of International Trade Union Confederation, head of Football Australia, Socceroo Thomas Deng and more. 

We can hardly contain our excitement as the WORLD CUP is almost visible in the distance! Gareth Southgate’s heroic England dispatched Nigeria at Wembley, Germany arrogantly leave out Leroy Sane, and Peru’s reinstated hero Paolo Guerrero looks the business at a crucial time. It’s ... Show More

It’s almost here. The World Cup is just one day away and here at ChronicleLive Towers, excitement is through the roof for Russia vs Saudi Arabia (does it get any better?)32 of the world’s best footballing nations descend on to Russia for a whole month of football action in a bid ... Show More

Presenter Mani Djazmi is in Qatar as the build-up to the World Cup intensifies. He's joined by World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly, former Scotland player Pat Nevin and Qatar based journalist Ahmed Hashmi. We also hear from Ecuador winger Jeremy Sarmiento who'll be hoping to featur ... Show More

In the final episode before the tournament, Musa and Ryan look ahead to the men’s World Cup. They begin with how they are feeling ahead of the tournament, the issues surrounding it, and why it feels like a major point in football’s history (02:50). They then focus on the football ... Show More

It’s Time…the moment you’ve all been begging & pleading for… the Soccer Primer (a sport also known as football). Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners & happy day to all of the elegant listeners around the world. Join Tyler and Markiplier as the embark on an absolutely stu ... Show More

Sean Fitzpatrick looks ahead to the World Cup semi-final weekend.