Talk shop

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251007 Subscribe t ... Show More

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-25 ... Show More

This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND ... 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. 

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 others.  ... Show More

Do you sometimes get stuck in conversations, looking for the right word but you just can’t find it? It can ruin your flow, and your confidence when communicating with others. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about WHY it happens, and what you can do when you find yourself stuck! Bo ... 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!" 

En este episodio de gramática vamos a practicar con algunas frases que podrás poner en práctica cuando quieras irte a casa y dar por terminada una conversación. Puedes ver la transcripción de este audio en: www.hoyhablamos.com