logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
2m 15s

Plan b

BBC Radio
About this episode

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

Up next
Jul 8
The English We Speak: Rope someone in
This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Have you tried Real Easy English? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-englishSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/new ... Show More
3 m
Jul 1
The English We Speak: Scratch the surface
This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli ... Show More
2m 55s
Jun 24
The English We Speak: Step into the shoes
Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 FIND BBC LEA ... Show More
2m 5s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2014
A Phrasal Verb a Day #43 - to get into
It's similar to 'get in', but here are some other uses. Listen to find out the examples! 
5m 23s
Mar 2021
Short spoken forms
Learn how these words are used: gonna, wanna, dunno, whatcha. 
6m 7s
Nov 2023
Someone, somewhere, anywhere...
Learn how to use these very useful pronouns with 'some' and 'any'. 
6m 19s
May 2021
Someone, somewhere, anywhere...
Learn how to use these very useful pronouns with 'some' and 'any'. 
6m 19s
Jan 2017
AEE 679: As Soon As, Once, When, Whenever: Which One Should You Use?
Go here to read the full summaryClick here to subscribe weekly and save 50%Do you use enough variety in your choice of English words? When it comes to time markers, do you only use “when”? Today you’ll learn a few other ways to mark time that are similar to “when” but mean someth ... Show More
14m 41s
Jun 2021
AEE 1597: Textbooks Teach You Get, But Natives Use What?
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Your textbooks and classroom teachers might teach you to use the word "get" but there is a far more natural way to say this. Find out what it is and how to use it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ... Show More
22m 34s
Nov 2023
Reporting verbs
Learn about verbs that we use when we talk about what someone else has said. 
6m 20s