Bog-standard

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251007 Subscribe t ... Show More

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-25 ... Show More

This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND ... Show More

In this episode I share with you my thoughts on a bio that triggered me to start this topic to begin with. "I want to be normal". What is normal anyway? I feel it is a very subjective and it differs from one person to another. Instead of focusing how other perceive 'normal' try f ... Show More

Weird or weird? English spelling is fascinating – but it's not always straightforward! 

Weird or wierd? English spelling is fascinating – but it's not always straightforward! 

Why it's time to raise your standards. 

Every time I heard someone say that I was too picky or my standards are too high I would get triggered and rightly so but the problem is people don't seem to differentiate between having high standards and having expectations. In today's episode we deep dive into Your Dealbreaker ... Show More

I'm known for saying you need to keep your standards high and your expectations low. Sadly, most people have this reversed with low standards and high expectations and that's why they're feeling resentful, dissatisfed and frustrated. Today I'm going to teach you how to identify y ... Show More