Hard-nosed

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

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

<p>How assertive are you? Do you always stand your ground or do you often let people push you around? <br /> In today's podcast, you'll learn vocabulary and expressions on the topic of assertiveness.</p> <p>Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: <a href= "http:// ... Show More

Today's episode is all about describing different personalities.  0:00 INTRO 1:10 Recommendation of the week 2:30 My personality 6:00 How to describe annoying people 10:00 What does it mean to be passive-aggressive? 12:05 How to describe cool people (the type of person that I wa ... Show More

Toughness gets sold to us as never flinching, never feeling, gritting your teeth and pushing through. I am not convinced that is it. In this episode I work through what real toughness might actually be, and why the chest-out version often hides something brittle underneath.The St ... Show More

Have you ever been told you have attitude? Have you ever told someone they have attitude? Luke and Emma talk about people who have a bad attitude. Someone who has attitude or bad attitude is someone who is mean, rude, aggressive, self-centered, or impatient. Visit the Dialogue Fr ... Show More

In this episode, you'll learn personality adjectives in pairs. You will understand the difference between personality adjectives and how to use them in your English speaking and writing. This episode will help you use adjectives in English with confidence. Share Your ThoughtsIf y ... Show More

Learn about this phrasal verb to describe someone 

<p><strong>Hi Friends, Welcome to the English Vocabulary Help Podcast</strong></p> <p><strong>Today’s episode is perfect for English language learners that are interested in having a conversation with a native speaker. The words we speak about are helpful to describe someone's pe ... Show More

Do you know how to express what you do and don’t like? 

<p>In this podcast episode, I will help you learn English Words to describe people. This video includes advanced English Adjectives to describe people and personality. <br/><br/>There are 12 adjectives to describe people, with meanings and English pronunciation. This video is gre ... Show More