A sting in the tail

Notes here is about negative feedback, so ‘no notes’ means that something is perfect. Use it when you have nothing negative to say. Learn about this expression and how to use it with Feifei and Georgie.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglis ... Show More

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

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

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A young boy in the south of France discovers an unexpected passion for bees and beekeeping. But he’s not prepared for the heartbreak he’ll face when he leaves his little buzzing companions over the summer...</span></p> <p><span style="font-weigh ... Show More

Billy the bee is having a very hard time defending his hive's honey, until Mother Nature gives him a stinger! Now he can defend the honey really well. Maybe too well... If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head ... Show More

Learn English with today's funniest jokes. We learn how it feels to be stung by a bee. We learn the meaning of the hardest person or mint in town. We end with some words of wisdom from Ron G. Don't forget to go to www.englishfuncast.com and get your free eBook on how your brain l ... Show More

"What’s the point of wasps?" asks listener Andrew, who is fed up with being pestered. For this series, with lockdown learning in mind, Drs Rutherford and Fry are investigating scientific mysteries for students of all ages. Do wasps do anything to justify their presence as a picni ... Show More

<p>Tails are a common feature in the animal kingdom, fulfilling just about every role from comfy blanket to instrument of venomous death. Join Robert and Joe as they explore some of the more outstanding uses, including your dog's caudal language and the scorpion that sheds its ow ... Show More

<p>Wasps have a bad rap. Because their sting really hurts and they don't make honey like their cousins. But they are super cool and you shouldn't kill them. Listen and learn!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://ww ... Show More

Bee careful! This week the hilarious Rob Huebel joins Tony as they try not to PANIC about… Accidentally disrupting an active beehive. With a swarm of angry bees bearing down on you as you begin to lose your sh*t, should you try to outrun the bees? Jump in the closest body of wate ... Show More

What at first seems like terrible housekeeping turns out to be a clever ploy to fend off huge predators, which can otherwise easily destroy a hive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Erica McAlister on the bee intellect and whether bigger brains are always better. Plus cockroaches may be reviled by many people, but Erica discovers the extraordinary flexibility of their simple nervous system led to the birth of neuroendocrinology.(Photo: A honey bee feeding on ... Show More