No great shakes

Sometimes we say things that aren't 100% true. They're not complete lies, but they are a bit of a stretch. 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-english-we-speak_ ... Show More

Sometimes at work we need to kick the can down the road. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260316OFFICE ENGLISH: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english ... Show More

If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260309 BEATIN ... Show More

<p>Don't be deceived by impressive appearances.</p> 

相手のことを驚きながらも、褒めてあげたい時、使いたい表現が、Look at you! 「あなた、凄いじゃない！」って、言われたら、気持ちいいですよね。 

What you really like and don't like 

Boring or bored? Learn about words that look similar but have very different meaning. 

This is what happened when I stopped trying to impress others... I did not expect this! More @ https://www.julienhimself.com 

Expressing your opinion and talking about your likes and dislikes.