Jul 8

The English We Speak: Rope someone in

This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Have you tried Real Easy English? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-englishSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/new ... Show More

3 m

Jul 1

The English We Speak: Scratch the surface

This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli ... Show More

2m 55s

Jun 24

The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

2m 5s

Jan 2024

'Used to'

Did Rob use to play video games? Listen to find out and learn more.

6m 7s

Apr 2022

Six Thinking Hats

Used successfully by thousands of business managers, educators, and government leaders around the world, Six thinking hats is a model that allows your brain to go through practical and unique approaches to make decisions and explore new ideas. Six thinking hats also depersonalise ... Show More

21m 21s

Feb 2024

Lifting The Lid - Episode 117 - Changing hats as a coach - The one about Mr Benn

In today’s episode, Steve and Clare talk about the confusion that can happen – for both coach and thinker – when the coach changes hats. That might be moving from: consultant or mentor to coach and backleadership trainer to coach and backemployee to coach and backpsychometrics fe ... Show More

39m 19s

Mar 2024

Harangue

What is a harangue? Uncover the meaning, history, and surprising uses of this powerful word in this episode of Word of the Day. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/harangue-is-it-a-tirade-or-a-necessary-speech/ Unlock ... Show More

2m 17s

Apr 2022

97_Mini_Viva il Lupo

Probabilmente hai già sentito “In bocca al lupo”, l’espressione che usiamo in italiano per augurare buona fortuna. Ma da dove viene? E perché proprio il lupo? Oggi ti spiego usi e origine di questa espressione.

3m 18s

At the drop of a hat