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The English We Speak: Do it for the plot
An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment.
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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Let something slide
You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.
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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm
What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'?
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Published on 5 months ago
The English We Speak: Have someone on
This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.
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Published on 5 months ago
The English We Speak: Can-do attitude
If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode
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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Go to
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT
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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Skedaddle
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT
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Published on 6 months ago
My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Adam, who per…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
The English We Speak: Main character moment
Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase TRANSCRIPT
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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Alice, who pe…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago