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Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-26 ... Show More

Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products. Learn how with Feifei and Georgie.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/le ... Show More

Do you almost feel like you're drowning in your tasks? Maybe you're in over your head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and Feifei.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.b ... Show More

How you can practice speaking, even if you don't have a conversation partner! 

Learn how to talk about something you did regularly in the past, but don’t do now. 

In this episode, we introduce a major conversation starter. Do you work or do you study? You’ll find examples of some jobs, and learn how to say that you study. 

What if it doesn’t work? What if it doesn’t get better? What do you do when what you’re doing doesn’t work? What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? Listen to this episode and find out. 

<p>Although it might be normal to say "what" in your native language when you don't understand someone, it is considered very rude by native English speakers, so you want to avoid doing this. In this episode, I give you several phrases you can use so you don't sound rude to other ... Show More

Do you 'think out of the box' or 'push the envelope' at work? Learn business jargon. 

This phrase is used to tell someone to make less noise, or to stop talking. "Could you pipe down a bit please, I'm trying to work in here!"