A million to one

Sometimes we say things that aren't 100% true. They're not complete lies, but they are a bit of a stretch. 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-english-we-speak_ ... Show More

Sometimes at work we need to kick the can down the road. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260316OFFICE ENGLISH: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english ... Show More

If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260309 BEATIN ... Show More

Dan explains the difference between maybe and may be. 

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

<p>There are many English idioms that contain numbers so in this episode I wanted to introduce some common phrases. Check the YouTube version (link in podcast description) to see the phrases written out.</p> 

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Una lingua non è fatta solo di parole. Ci sono i suoni, quelle esclamazioni che indicano sorpresa, disgusto, dubbio. Suoni monosillabici che sembrano quasi universali, ma non lo sono. Oggi ti parlo di boh, mah e beh.<br />Trascrizioni su piccolomondoitaliano.com<br /><br />Vuoi i ... Show More

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How many stars are there in the universe? Learn how to say big numbers in English.