Learning English Conversations

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Dec 12, 2017 • 3min

Up your game

Explore the meaning of 'up your game' and ways to ask someone out casually. Discuss the evolution of the phrase and its applications. Learn about successful text messaging.
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Dec 5, 2017 • 2min

To shout it from the rooftops

Discover the meaning and usage of 'to shout it from the rooftops' in English, and learn about cautionary advice when sharing good news publicly.
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Nov 28, 2017 • 2min

To blow the cobwebs away

Learn about a cosmetic treatment to look younger and explore the meaning of the phrase 'blow the cobwebs away' in taking a refreshing break from work and gaining mental clarity.
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Nov 21, 2017 • 2min

A knees-up

The podcast discusses the term 'a knees up' and shares examples of lively parties. One speaker is unable to attend due to work and a bad knee, leading to a playful conversation.
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Nov 14, 2017 • 3min

To put someone on the map

Exploring the meaning of 'put someone/something on the map' in reference to fame and prominence, with examples from the restaurant industry. Discussion includes the historical origin of the phrase and a humorous conversation about a singer named Man Chester.
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Nov 7, 2017 • 2min

Down in the dumps

Feeling unhappy? Here's a phrase to describe your mood but don't take it too literally!
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Oct 31, 2017 • 3min

Excuse me!

Rob keeps saying 'excuse me' but what does he really mean? You and Feifei are about to find out the many uses of this phrase
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Oct 24, 2017 • 3min

A sting in the tail

Rob's become a bee keeper but there's something more unpleasant to this hobby than being stung. Find out how a sting in the tail doesn't just come from bees!
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Oct 17, 2017 • 2min

So done with

Are you doing something very boring? We have just the phrase for you!
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Oct 10, 2017 • 2min

lolz

You might know the slang expression ‘LOL’, but do you know about ‘lolz’?

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