Synopsis
Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
Episodes
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![The English We Speak: Get Lost]()
The English We Speak: 'Get Lost'
24/10/2011 Duration: 02minThe English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak.
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![The English We Speak: Playing Up]()
The English We Speak: Playing Up
20/10/2011 Duration: 02minEveryone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen.
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![The English We Speak: Heavy]()
The English We Speak: Heavy
10/10/2011 Duration: 02minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'heavy'.
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![The English We Speak: Youve changed your tune]()
The English We Speak: You've changed your tune
03/10/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'.
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![The English We Speak: Hold your horses]()
The English We Speak: Hold your horses
26/09/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'.
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![The English We Speak: Yob]()
The English We Speak: Yob
19/09/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'.
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![The English We Speak: To Jump the Gun]()
The English We Speak: To Jump the Gun
12/09/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'.
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![The English We Speak: Mind-boggling]()
The English We Speak: Mind-boggling
05/09/2011 Duration: 02minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'mind-boggling'.
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![The English We Speak: Brownie Points]()
The English We Speak: Brownie Points
29/08/2011 Duration: 02minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'.
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![The English We Speak: To nick]()
The English We Speak: To nick
22/08/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'.
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![The English We Speak: In the nick of time]()
The English We Speak: In the nick of time
15/08/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'.
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![The English We Speak: On a roll]()
The English We Speak: On a roll
08/08/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'.
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![The English We Speak: Do]()
The English We Speak: Do
01/08/2011 Duration: 02minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'.
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![The English We Speak: Glamping]()
The English We Speak: Glamping
25/07/2011 Duration: 02minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping.
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![The English We Speak: To Blow Your Own Trumpet]()
The English We Speak: To Blow Your Own Trumpet
18/07/2011 Duration: 04minWilliam and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more.
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![The English We Speak: To Nip Something in the Bud]()
The English We Speak: To Nip Something in the Bud
11/07/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'.
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![The English We Speak: Teetotal]()
The English We Speak: Teetotal
04/07/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'.
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![The English We Speak: Festival Phrases]()
The English We Speak: Festival Phrases
27/06/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals.
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![The English We Speak: Fatherhood]()
The English We Speak: Fatherhood
20/06/2011 Duration: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood.
