To fall at the first hurdle

This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.Find a free transcript here: https://ww ... Show More

This slang phrase is about knowing what you have to do for a task, and doing it perfectly. Hear examples and learn how to use it in this programme, with Georgie and Feifei.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-englis ... Show More

Onto something suggests progress or a good idea. Maybe not a complete answer, but you're moving in the right direction. Learn how to use 'onto something' with Becca and Feifei.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-en ... Show More

This Idiom is used with something isn’t going right and may end soon. This podcasts gives examples of how to use it. Try to create sentences as well. 

If there is something holding you back from moving up to your next level, think about this... If that one thing that has been hiding you back for the last year keeps holding you back for the next two or three or five years where will you be? will you trapped in the same spot you ... Show More

The beginning of nonsense 

<p>A grand idea is sparked.  You work it out and are certain it’s what you should do.  So you go for it.  You take that risk because you’re betting big on yourself!  As you’re going along you realize none of it is working out.  You’ve failed.  What should you do?  </p><p>Follow T ... Show More

Just a thought. 

= when a situation develops in a certain way "We're not sure how this is going to pan out" Or "It didn't pan out as we expected" For more details visit teacherluke.co.uk