Learning English Conversations

How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?

The hosts discuss the dangers of a thick fog called 'pea-souper' that is causing travel delays. They joke about having 'pea-souper' for lunch on a foggy day.

Learn about the frustration of laundry and the phrase 'throw in the towel'. Find out the meaning behind this phrase and hear examples of when it is used. Discover alternatives for clothing and a product that reverses signs of aging.

In this podcast, they talk about how walking in the park can be easy if you learn a specific phrase. They also discuss Neil's difficult run in the park and joke about other activities that can be compared to a walk in the park.

Learn about the advantages of 'dumb phones' and how they are becoming a popular solution to smartphone addiction. Explore personal stories of individuals who have made the switch and discover why 'dumb phone' is not found in traditional dictionaries.

The hosts conflict over Halloween, uncovering the origin of 'no fear'. Playful conversation on the expression 'no fear' and Halloween, including attempts to scare each other. One speaker expresses relief that Halloween is over for another year.

The hosts discuss homemade cookies and the phrase 'something to chew on'. They explain its informal usage as needing to think about something before making a decision. This chapter also explores the expression 'to chew on something' in a conversation where one person declines an invitation to a dinner party.

The podcast explores the topic of waffling and the annoyance of rambling colleagues in meetings, while discussing the love for waffles and the best toppings to go with them.

This podcast discusses the concept of 'skew-whiff' and how it can describe things that are not as they should be, such as a crooked picture or an uneven table. They also touch on the word 'whiff' and its definition as a sudden smell, before talking about the importance of breath freshness and having chewing gum readily available. Alongside these topics, there are ads for Juvederm, a cosmetic product, and for tourism in Azerbaijan.

Exploring the meaning of 'to play a blinder' and discussing hypothetical football skills and looking younger with Juvederm