A necessary evil

Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250818Subscribe to our newsl ... Show More

I know I recognise you, but I can't quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to use this phrase with Georgie and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250811Subscribe ... Show More

This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250804Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find it with a free worksheet and tr ... Show More

What you really like and don't like 

Is it ever OK to be greedy? 

Can you tell if someone said something that wasn't true? 

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Don't be greedy and accept what you have 

Don't pretend to be someone you're not.If you find this podcast helpful, please consider preordering our book: NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

Something you would never want to experience.... 

Expressing your opinion and talking about your likes and dislikes. 

Have you ever needed to disagree with someone in English, but weren’t sure how exactly to say it? In this episode, I’ll share with you several different ways you can (politely) disagree with someone the next time you don’t see eye to eye with them 

Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books?