Learning English Conversations

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Nov 17, 2020 • 3min

Plastic footprint

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
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Nov 10, 2020 • 3min

Spoiler alert!

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
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Nov 2, 2020 • 3min

Listicle

Feifei and Roy discuss the concept of a listicle, including examples and characteristics. They share humorous insights and give each other advice on creating successful listicles.
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Oct 27, 2020 • 3min

Doomscrolling

Feifei and Rob discuss the impact of doomscrolling during the pandemic, its link to depression, and the concept of joy-scrolling.
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Oct 20, 2020 • 3min

Crowdsourcing

Learn about crowdsourcing and how it can be used to gather ideas and opinions for developing business ideas. Discover strategies for finding and engaging individuals for help through online platforms, social media, and personal networks.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 2min

One step at a time

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
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Oct 6, 2020 • 2min

Bog-standard

Feifei and Rob explore the meaning of 'box standard', discussing the contrast between their smartphones and giving examples of how the phrase is used.
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Sep 29, 2020 • 3min

A wake-up call

Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!
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Sep 22, 2020 • 3min

Climate emergency

Ways to combat climate change and help the planet, including using reusable bags, recycling, investing in renewable energy sources, reducing meat consumption, and opting for cycling instead of cars. Feifei shares her use of solar panels to power her superhero base.
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Sep 15, 2020 • 3min

Thirsty

The hosts discuss the meaning of 'thirsty' in relation to attention-seeking on social media. They explore phrases like 'fishing for compliments' and 'attention seeking' before humorously ending with a conversation about being thirsty for a drink of water.

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