Learning English Conversations

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.

Feifei wears a woolly hat and Neil demonstrates the phrase 'to pull the wool over someone's eyes'. They discuss the meaning and usage of the expression, revealing how it can be used to deceive or trick someone.

Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.

What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.

Discover the meaning of 'having a soft spot' and learn about people's strong liking for someone or something in this entertaining podcast.

If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?