A bitter pill to swallow

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

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

This slang phrase is about knowing what you have to do for a task, and doing it perfectly. Hear examples and learn how to use it in this programme, with Georgie and Feifei.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-englis ... Show More

is this a hard time? 

<p>A tough topic. But an important one.</p> <p><p>Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzRzBwz76vtNuI3YZOdgPv1CFlVZy5IfvWo2SNTxeeqgal-w/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113168405104392238304">here</a>! 🎧 L ... Show More

What to do when you feel despair. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

<p>It can be hard to respond naturally to what someone else says in English so in this episode I explained some useful phrases you can use. (Check out the YouTube version if you want to see the phrases written down)</p> 

<p>Tricky topic. Here's my honest opinion</p> <p><p>Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzRzBwz76vtNuI3YZOdgPv1CFlVZy5IfvWo2SNTxeeqgal-w/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113168405104392238304">here</a>! 🎧 ... Show More

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