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1. The English We Speak: Two Ticks

   18 april 2011 · 3 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.

2. The English We Speak: Swizz

   11 april 2011 · 3 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz.

3. The English We Speak: 'Sick'

   4 april 2011 · 3 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect.

4. The English We Speak: 'Savvy'

   28 maart 2011 · 3 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.

5. The English We Speak: ' anorak'

   21 maart 2011 · 4 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'.

6. The English We Speak: 'Awesome'

   10 maart 2011 · 3 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'awesome'

7. The English We Speak: 'Wee'

   7 maart 2011 · 4 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'wee'

8. The English We Speak: 'Green'

   28 februari 2011 · 4 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'green'

9. The English We Speak: 'Loved Up'

   21 februari 2011 · 3 min

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   In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'loved up'

10. The English We Speak: 'Chillax'

    14 februari 2011 · 3 min

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    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'chillax'

11. The English We Speak: 'Rabbit'

    7 februari 2011 · 3 min

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    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'rabbit in the headlights'.

12. The English We Speak: 'Tastic'

    31 januari 2011 · 3 min

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    This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. What does it mean and what words can you use it with?

13. The English We Speak: 'Icebreaker'

    24 januari 2011 · 3 min

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    In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'icebreaker'.

14. The English We Speak: 'Good Egg'

    17 januari 2011 · 3 min

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    In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'good egg'.

15. BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 3

    10 januari 2011 · 6 min

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    Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball in a big rush. Will she really get her happy ending this week?

16. BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2

    3 januari 2011 · 6 min

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    Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.

17. BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 1

    27 december 2010 · 9 min

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    Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.

18. English up to date 'Bottle and Bottler'

    29 november 2010 · 3 min

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    In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.

19. English up to date 'Early Doors'

    22 november 2010 · 2 min

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    In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.

20. English up to date 'Go Commando'

    15 november 2010 · 2 min

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    In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.

21. English up to date 'Go Postal'

    8 november 2010 · 2 min

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    In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.

22. English up to date 'Fit for Purpose'

    1 november 2010 · 2 min

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    In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.

23. English up to date 'Issue'

    25 oktober 2010 · 2 min

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    In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.

24. English up to date 'Hella'

    18 oktober 2010 · 2 min

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    In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.

25. English up to date 'Chugger'

    11 oktober 2010 · 2 min

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    In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.

26. English up to date 'Edgy'

    4 oktober 2010 · 2 min

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    In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.

27. English up to Date 'Minging'

    27 september 2010 · 3 min

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    In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.

28. English up to date 'Bridezilla'

    20 september 2010 · 2 min

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    John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'

29. English up to date 'Tweet'

    13 september 2010 · 2 min

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    In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"

30. English up to date 'Apps'

    6 september 2010 · 2 min

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    In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'