Jul 28

The English We Speak: One size fits all

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

3 m

Jul 21

The English We Speak: Side quest

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

2m 29s

Jul 14

The English We Speak: Passing Ships

This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.Find a free transcript here: https://ww ... Show More

2m 41s

Mar 2024

Sewing to fight period poverty

TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240307FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglis ... Show More

6m 13s

Dec 2018

English Idiom

This Idiom is used with something isn’t going right and may end soon. This podcasts gives examples of how to use it. Try to create sentences as well.

1m 56s

Aug 2024

Bangladesh protests: PM quits

For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2024/240807FIND B ... Show More

7m 6s

Apr 2019

Off the Ground

<p>English Expression</p>

1m 52s

Jul 2025

English in a Minute: Phrases with ice

Don't put your learning on ice – learn these phrases today!TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit ou ... Show More

1m 1s

Oct 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'resource'

What does it mean to draw on and squander resources? Learn that and more in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC L ... Show More

1m 9s

May 2019

Off the top of my head

Learn how to use this idiomatic expression

2m 40s

Apr 2019

Rise and Shine

English Expression

1m 46s

Apr 2019

The best of both worlds

English Expression

1m 12s

Jun 2024

Binomials: phrases made of two words

Do you want some cheap and cheerful tips to improve your English? Listen to learn more.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 popula ... Show More

6m 2s

The English We Speak: Clutch at straws