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1. The English We Speak: A fresh start

   30 december 2025 · 3 min

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   A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Lees meer

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2. The English We Speak: A little something

   23 december 2025 · 3 min

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   Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil. Lees meer

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3. The English We Speak: Moment of truth

   16 december 2025 · 3 min

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   Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme. Lees meer

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4. The English We Speak: On their toes

   9 december 2025 · 3 min

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   This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here. Lees meer

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5. The English We Speak: Duck out

   2 december 2025 · 2 min

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   This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here. Lees meer

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6. The English We Speak: Off base

   25 november 2025 · 3 min

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   This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei. Lees meer

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7. The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing

   18 november 2025 · 3 min

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   When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. Lees meer

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8. The English We Speak: No two ways about it

   11 november 2025 · 2 min

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   If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. Lees meer

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9. The English We Speak: -coded

   10 november 2025 · 3 min

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   Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'. Lees meer

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10. The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something

    27 oktober 2025 · 3 min

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    This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here. Lees meer

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11. The English We Speak: -core

    21 oktober 2025 · 3 min

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    This expression describes the vibe of something. Lees meer

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12. The English We Speak: Cook

    14 oktober 2025 · 2 min

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    This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here. Lees meer

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13. The English We Speak: Neck of the woods

    7 oktober 2025 · 2 min

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    This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil. Lees meer

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14. The English We Speak: Teething problems

    30 september 2025 · 3 min

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    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. Lees meer

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15. The English We Speak: No leg to stand on

    23 september 2025 · 3 min

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    This phrase means that someone's argument is weak. Lees meer

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16. The English We Speak: Speak someone's language

    16 september 2025 · 3 min

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    This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'. Lees meer

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17. The English We Speak: Ate

    9 september 2025 · 2 min

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    This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here. Lees meer

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18. The English We Speak: Muddle along

    2 september 2025 · 2 min

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    An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here. Lees meer

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19. The English We Speak: Tough it out

    26 augustus 2025 · 2 min

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    When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out. Lees meer

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20. The English We Speak: A you problem

    19 augustus 2025 · 3 min

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    Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei. Lees meer

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21. The English We Speak: Can't put my finger on it

    12 augustus 2025 · 3 min

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    I know I recognise you, but I can't quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to use this phrase with Georgie and Feifei. Lees meer

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22. The English We Speak: All hands on deck

    5 augustus 2025 · 3 min

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    This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here. Lees meer

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23. The English We Speak: The CEO of...

    29 juli 2025 · 2 min

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    This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something. Learn it here. Lees meer

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24. The English We Speak: Up to my eyes in

    22 juli 2025 · 3 min

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    An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming. Lees meer

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25. The English We Speak: Dabble in

    15 juli 2025 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression that talks about doing something for fun. Learn how to use it here with Phil and Feifei. Lees meer

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26. The English We Speak: Rope someone in

    8 juli 2025 · 3 min

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    This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Lees meer

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27. The English We Speak: Scratch the surface

    1 juli 2025 · 3 min

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28. The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

    24 juni 2025 · 2 min

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29. The English We Speak: Drop

    17 juni 2025 · 2 min

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30. The English We Speak: All you like

    10 juni 2025 · 3 min

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31. The English We Speak: Around the clock

    3 juni 2025 · 2 min

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32. The English We Speak: Have in your locker

    27 mei 2025 · 3 min

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33. The English We Speak: Come full circle

    20 mei 2025 · 3 min

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34. The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears

    13 mei 2025 · 3 min

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35. The English We Speak: Feel seen

    6 mei 2025 · 3 min

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36. The English We Speak: It's giving

    29 april 2025 · 2 min

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37. The English We Speak: Dial down

    22 april 2025 · 3 min

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38. The English We Speak: The name of the game

    15 april 2025 · 3 min

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39. The English We Speak: Do it for the plot

    8 april 2025 · 2 min

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40. The English We Speak: Let something slide

    1 april 2025 · 3 min

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41. The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm

    25 maart 2025 · 3 min

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42. The English We Speak: Have someone on

    25 maart 2025 · 2 min

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43. The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

    11 maart 2025 · 2 min

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44. The English We Speak: Go to

    4 maart 2025 · 2 min

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45. The English We Speak: Skedaddle

    25 februari 2025 · 3 min

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46. My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich

    18 februari 2025 · 11 min

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47. The English We Speak: Main character moment

    17 februari 2025 · 4 min

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48. My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds

    11 februari 2025 · 11 min

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49. The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground

    10 februari 2025 · 3 min

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50. My Song, My Home: Grace in Liverpool

    4 februari 2025 · 11 min

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