Oct 27

The English We Speak: In the same breath

If you express two ideas using 'in the same breath', you contrast them both and add weight to one. It's used to introduce a contradiction. Though the ideas are different, both could be true, but the latter idea, which comes after 'in the same breath', usually carries more weight. ... Show More

2m 31s

Oct 20

The English We Speak: Leave to one's own devices

Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Get a free transcript f ... Show More

2m 34s

Oct 13

The English We Speak: Try one's patience

Try your patience means 'test your patience'. Find out how to use it here with Phil and Feifei.Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261012Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If ... Show More

2m 40s

Jun 2025

#55- 16 Words for Surprise and Shock

Welcome to episode #55 of TheReal Life English with Gabby- 16 Words for Surprise, Shock and Awe. In this episode, you’ll learn 16 useful expressions to talk about surprise, shock, and amazement in everyday English. You'll learn idioms, slang, and phrasal v ... Show More

28m 36s

Oct 2021

3:33pm and I'm in class

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5m 2s

Aug 2022

IELTS Energy 1198: IELTS Jaw-Dropping Vocabulary

Check out our new Business English Podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/businessenglish?sid=ieltsenergypodcast Sign up for the IELTS Challenge: allearsenglish.com/ieltschallenge Get your estimated IELTS Band Score. Take the IELTS Quiz at https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore Join our ... Show More

15m 22s

Aug 2021

Better Ways to Say “Shocked” or “Surprised” in English [314]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons.Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialExpress shock in English with alternatives that include flabbergasted. The vocabulary ... Show More

18m 24s

Apr 2019

Off the Ground

English Expression

1m 52s

Oct 2021

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Wow

9s

Sep 2018

007 : English Expressions (To be taken by surprise // To make up one's mind(about))

In today’s lesson you will listen to one English dialogue and learn 2 new English expressions. words. The two expressions are "To be taken by surprise" and "To make up one's mind(about)". These English expressions will enhance your ability to properly use ... Show More

9m 57s

May 2025

Onomatopoeia

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Mi ... Show More

6m 44s

Sep 2024

Onomatopoeia

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 M ... Show More

6m 44s

Apr 2019

Rise and Shine

English Expression

1m 46s

The English We Speak: Shook