Mind your Ps and Qs

If you express two ideas using 'in the same breath', you contrast them both and add weight to one. It's used to introduce a contradiction. Though the ideas are different, both could be true, but the latter idea, which comes after 'in the same breath', usually carries more weight. ... Show More

Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Get a free transcript f ... Show More

Try your patience means 'test your patience'. Find out how to use it here with Phil and Feifei.Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261012Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If ... Show More

<p>In this lesson, you will learn 25 important polite English phrases you NEED to know in order to sound polite. In order to sound polite in English, you do not need to constantly say “I’m sorry” and apologize, in fact, I want to teach you phrases that will help you stop over-apo ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we'll look at some expressions that you may have heard in TV Series, films or from native speakers and you'll learn some more polite alternatives that you can use so that you don't sound impolite or rude.</p> <p>Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your Engl ... Show More

<p>In order to speak English successfully, it is important to learn polite and respectful phrases. In today’s English lesson, I will help you master phrases that will make you sound polite, friendly, and respectful. </p> <p>Visit https://englishwithkayla.com/ to upgrade your Engl ... Show More

As you may know, politeness in English - especially in British English - is a very important thing. Learners often struggle to keep up with the confusing grammar and long sentences, so in this episode, I break down a few key phrases that you can start using today to make your que ... Show More

In today’s lesson you will listen to one English dialogue and learn 2 new English Expressions. The two expressions are &quot;I&apos;m sorry to bother you but...&quot; and &quot;Would you mind if...&quot;. These expressions are a more polite way to ask for things from other people ... Show More