Learning English Conversations

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A discussion about advertising and taking advice from a five-year-old about the Queen. Exploring the meaning of 'clever clogs' and examples of situations where someone thinks they know more than others. Light-hearted discussion about the capital of Greenland.

Discover the concept of 'couch surfing' as the hosts explain its reasons, share personal experiences, and discuss the idea of temporarily staying at others' homes for free.

Feifei and Neil discuss Neil's rock climbing experience and explore the concept of 'like riding a bike,' meaning that once you've learned a skill, you'll never forget it.

Feifei and Neil discuss the informal use of the phrase 'on fire' to describe a person's series of successes, clarifying that it does not refer to flames. They also mention its literal meaning of something burning.

The hosts of this podcast discuss the usage of 'dead' as an intensifier before adjectives, giving examples such as 'dead tired' and 'dead happy.' They also explore the limitations of using 'dead' with extreme adjectives and delve into the impact of insufficient sleep on coffee-making.

Feifei asks Rob about his application to run in a marathon and they discuss situations where people have been treated unhelpfully and sent from one place to another without receiving a straight answer.

Discussion about the phrase 'laughing all the way to the bank', including personal experiences with investing in shares and other situations where people can experience financial success

Feifei's joke backfires when a power failure in the office makes her day off a reality, proving that 'the joke is on you' means the joker ends up looking silly.

The hosts discuss unpleasant smell in the studio caused by homemade cooking. They explore the meaning of 'to keep a lid on something' and provide examples of how to control or keep something secret. Includes tips on managing various situations and a lighthearted conversation about homemade food.