Learning English Conversations

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Sep 24, 2019 • 3min

Freecycle

Discover the concept of 'free-cycling' as the speakers share their experiences of giving away unwanted items for free to those in need.
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Sep 17, 2019 • 3min

Carbon footprint

Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
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Sep 10, 2019 • 3min

To cough up

Discussion about standing on one's head and a successful bet, explaining the phrase 'to cough up' for giving money reluctantly. Exploring situations of paying extra money including delivery fees, library fines, and compensating a colleague. Playful conversation about performing a program while standing on one's head.
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Sep 3, 2019 • 3min

Brain fade

Exploring the meaning of 'brain fade' and situations where someone might experience it. Importance of getting enough sleep.
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Aug 27, 2019 • 3min

Fib

Learn how to use the word 'fib' and explore the concept of fibbing in everyday situations. Discover the consequences of telling small lies through personal anecdotes.
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Aug 20, 2019 • 3min

Hot under the collar

Hosts share frustrations with broken air conditioning, discuss double meaning of 'hot under the collar'
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Aug 13, 2019 • 3min

Eat your heart out

'Eat your heart out': Exploring the meaning of this phrase and its humorous applications. Also, an interview with British food star Yotam Odo Lengi and a visit to a unique subterranean bar in London.
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Aug 6, 2019 • 3min

Across

When is 'across' not a preposition?
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Jul 30, 2019 • 3min

Fat chance

Learn an expression about likelihood.
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Jul 23, 2019 • 3min

Milk it

Exploring the concept of 'milking it' and how people take advantage of situations for personal gain, with humorous examples and anecdotes.

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