Mar 10

The English We Speak: Cut corners

If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260309 BEATIN ... Show More

3m 19s

Mar 9

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself

It can be harder to express our personality in a foreign language because we have fewer language tools available and speaking anxiety can make it harder to let our personalities shine. Learn from experts about this topic and get tips on how to show your true self in English in th ... Show More

9m 8s

Mar 3

The English We Speak: Short-change

If you give someone less than they deserve, you short-change them. Learn the literal and metaphorical use of this expression with Feifei and Georgie and hear more examples.IND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260 ... Show More

3m 33s

Aug 2018

48: How to say sorry in Italian: mi dispiace vs. scusa

Scusa! Mi dispiace! Learn the difference between these expressions (and which one to use if you accidentally burp). Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: http ... Show More

7m 58s

Oct 2020

Episode 117 WHAT AMERICANS REALLY MEAN WHEN WE SAY "EXCUSE ME" | ENGLISH LESSON

<p>In this English lesson, I explain how Americans use the term, "Excuse me." It turns out there are about seven ways we use "Excuse me." I also talk about the English terms, "grocery store aisle," "I beg your pardon," and "excuse YOU."  1. Americans say "excuse me" when our ... Show More

6m 45s

Apr 2024

How to APOLOGIZE and respond to apologies in English

<p dir="ltr">Do you know how to apologize in English, beyond just the single word "Sorry"? Let's learn some phrases for making apologies and then phrases for responding to an apology.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you want to download this lesson, you can <a href= "https://espressoenglish. ... Show More

4m 59s

Mar 2024

Run to Ground

What does "run to ground" really mean? Uncover the origin and uses of this English idiom, and learn how to incorporate it into your vocabulary!

1m 56s

Jan 2024

Langue française : pourquoi il ne faut pas dire "il en est hors de question"

"Être en bise-bise", "il en est hors de question", "c'est de cela dont je parle"... Muriel Gilbert fait le tour des expressions françaises qui sont souvent mal employées.

2m 56s

Jul 2023

Learn Swedish: Saying Sorry

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Swedish, to improve your Swedish vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Swedish. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Swedish language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoL ... Show More

4m 26s

Excuse me!