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This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260126BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc ... Show More

Have you ever been speaking English, and suddenly you freeze and forget your words?In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know in a new language.With Alissa Melinger, Professor of psycholinguistics at the Unive ... Show More

This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260119 TRY BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY ✔️https://www.bbc.c ... Show More

Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year. 

Neil and Sam discuss how sport is giving hope to young people leading the toughest lives. 

Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story. 

<p>Rohn was a major force in the personal development world. He taught us that being successful is a choice, and even further, he taught us how to achieve it. When he passed away in 2009, we continued to spread his remarkable philosophy―because it’s just that monumental.</p> <p>C ... Show More

Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story. 

Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive. 

A new era for humankind - Nasa experiment smashes asteroid.