Learning English Conversations
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Jul 16, 2012 • 3min
To go bananas
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?
Jul 9, 2012 • 3min
Not give someone the time of day
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
Jul 2, 2012 • 3min
Put your money where your mouth is: 02 JUL12
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
Jun 25, 2012 • 3min
To fly by the seat of your pants
Can Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.
Jun 18, 2012 • 3min
To bend over backwards
What are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?
Jun 11, 2012 • 3min
It's a joke
Does the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's The English We Speak.
Jun 4, 2012 • 4min
What's the damage?
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase What's the damage?
May 28, 2012 • 3min
Why the long face?
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase Why the long face?
May 21, 2012 • 4min
To murder something
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to murder something'.
May 14, 2012 • 3min
Catch your eye
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to catch someone's eye'.
