Learning English Conversations
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Latest episodes
Jun 12, 2018 • 3min
Catch-22
Learn about a no-win situation called catch-22. Fei-Fei and Rob discuss how it applies to job hunting and share humorous examples. They explore the concept's origin from the book Catch-22 and joke about making tea and wanting a new job.
Jun 5, 2018 • 2min
Let the dust settle
Learn a phrase about allowing a situation to become calm again by 'letting the dust settle'. The podcast also features an entertaining advertisement for Juvederm Volux XC, a jawline filler, and discusses a chaotic office situation where arguments arise about a messy desk.
May 29, 2018 • 2min
Nothing to shout about
Feifei and Neil discuss their average restaurant experience using the phrase 'nothing to shout about'. They mention the average food and service, but Neil finds the cheap prices exciting.
May 22, 2018 • 3min
Let sleeping dogs lie
The podcast discusses the phrase 'Let sleeping dogs lie' and provides examples. The hosts introduce an ad for a non-surgical jawline improvement product and encourage sharing of the podcast.
May 15, 2018 • 3min
Bleed someone dry
Feifei and Neil discuss the phrase 'to bleed someone dry' after Neil's experience with an expensive plumber. Feifei offers to treat Neil to lunch to cheer him up.
May 8, 2018 • 2min
Small change
The podcast discusses the concept of 'small change' and its application, with witty banter and a lighthearted request for funds.
May 1, 2018 • 3min
That'll teach you
'That'll Teach You' and Its Meaning: Exploring the phrase 'that'll teach you' and its implication of learning from negative consequences.
Apr 24, 2018 • 3min
An old hand
Exploring the meaning of 'an old hand' and sharing humorous examples of its usage.
Apr 17, 2018 • 3min
Out of the loop
The hosts welcome listeners and discuss sponsors. They talk about a new healthy working policy and being 'out of the loop'. Examples are given and hosts go for a lunchtime run.
Apr 10, 2018 • 2min
Rub it in
Learn about the expression 'rub it in' which means repeatedly mentioning something another person wants to forget.
