Like turkeys voting for Christmas

This expression was originally just about clothes, but it now it can mean anything that doesn't consider individual needs. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-e ... Show More

Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that's different to your main task. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli ... Show More

This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.Find a free transcript here: https://ww ... Show More

Americans eat a LOT of turkey around the winter holidays, but why? Learn about turkey's festive history and when we eat the most of it in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in ... Show More

In this episode you will learn different ways to greet someone and the how Americans usually celebrate Christmas. 

Do they know it's Christmas? 

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learning why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or, that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and very social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can f ... Show More

<p>In this episode you will learn about some commonly used expressions during the holiday season in the US.&nbsp;</p> 

Are we kidding ourselves when we try to make turkeys tasty, or is there really something to this Thanksgiving tradition? Today, we're asking the question: does turkey kinda suck? 

How's your week going, everyone? Busy? For me, it's been a hugely busy week AND exhausting!! But--I don't mind! I like my job!! I hope you like your job, too! AND, I hope you like today's expression--it's a good one! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and di ... Show More

PATREON CHRISTMAS SALE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What do you eat during the holidays? Around the world, we associate different and diverse dishes with special occasions and celebrations like Christmas. Today, I want to explore some of ... Show More