Aug 18

The English We Speak: Say less

This modern expression is a way of responding enthusiastically to a suggestion. It means something similar to ‘say no more’. Learn when and how to use it with Georgie and Feifei.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-e ... Show More

2m 36s

Aug 11

The English We Speak: Share your life story

Think you sometimes over-share unnecessary details? Learn how to use 'share your life story' with Becca and Feifei.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260810For more great language tips and ... Show More

3m 18s

Aug 4

The English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourself

Learn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone. You can get a free transcript for this programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260803Find programmes to help you i ... Show More

2m 37s

Nov 2021

Coincidences - AIRC390

<p>Sometimes the world seems a lot smaller than it actually is and coincidences seem very unlikely and surprising.</p> <p>Spanish speakers say 'the world is a handkerchief' - el mundo es un pañuelo.<br /> In English, we say, 'What a small world!' We've got some examples of how sm ... Show More

31m 32s

Aug 2020

Binomials

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.

6m 2s

Nov 2021

Binomials

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.

6m 2s

Dec 2024

An Invisible Hand

Stories of bizarre coincidences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33m 52s

Nov 2022

At the drop of a hat

New idiom to learn, simple and strange

2m 17s

Dec 2020

Onomatopoeia

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.

6m 16s

Apr 2022

Onomatopoeia

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.

6m 16s

Jun 2023

Onomatopoeia

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.

6m 16s

Jan 2025

Binomials

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk ... Show More

6m 36s

Sep 2025

Binomials

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk ... Show More

6m 57s

It's a small world