Jul 8

The English We Speak: Rope someone in

This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Have you tried Real Easy English? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-englishSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/new ... Show More

3 m

Jul 1

The English We Speak: Scratch the surface

This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli ... Show More

2m 55s

Jun 24

The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

2m 5s

Mar 2020

Famous Bells Around the World

Famous bells ring in cities around the world. Anne Muir and Luke Haley look at some of these bells. Why do they ring?

15m 1s

Nov 2021

Jingle Bells Acoustic

[Verse 1] Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight [Chorus] Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is ... Show More

1m 27s

Sep 2023

Newbie | Phone Call for the Boss

With the chorus of cell phones belting out staticky Chinese pop songs and Crazy Frog remixes, identifying your ring tone can be a challenge, at best. In this podcast, learn how to identify whose phone is ringing, in Mandarin, and save your already half-deaf ears from the mad caco ... Show More

12m 35s

Sep 2023

Sounds that make you want to scream

Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.

6m 11s

Jul 2023

What’s do y’all wanna hear

What do y’all wanna hear

21s

Jan 2022

Why does the sound of nails on a chalkboard bother us?

Are there certain sounds that you just can’t stand? Maybe it’s the sound of someone chewing, or brakes screeching on a bus. Most of us really dislike the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard, but what is it about that sound that sets us on edge? We asked Adrian KC Lee, a neurosci ... Show More

4m 14s

May 2022

31: Moments telling you what you need to hear

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43m 31s

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