Be at a loss

Do you want to share a surprising opinion? Learn how to use 'hot take' with Feifei and Becca. Get a free transcript to read while you listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english//features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260914Get weekly updates and tips for improving ... Show More

Sometimes people lie to try and get away with things. They are just trying It on. Learn how to use 'try it on' with Feifei and Phil. As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-2609 ... Show More

Some ideas are just never going to work. Those are what we call 'non-starters'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260 ... Show More

Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation. 

Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation. 

Embrace difficulties. Embrace when you don’t get the answer right. It means you’re learning! 

Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck between two hard choices? In this episode of English Unleashed, Tom explores the language we use when life gets stressful — and decisions get tough. You’ll learn natural English idioms and expressions for talking about stress, pressure, and difficult mo ... Show More

Did you know? The problems or obstacles you are facing all come from the way you think. That’s why, when you are stuck, there’s one particular thing you should do. Listen to this episode to discover what to do when you don’t know what to do. 

There's a big mix-up. Learn language that explains there has been a misunderstanding. 

This guidance describes what to say when you don't have an answer to a question, even when it's urgent.