Learning English Conversations
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Latest episodes
Jun 23, 2014 • 3min
Until the cows come home
Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?
Jun 16, 2014 • 4min
Smell a rat
Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.
Jun 9, 2014 • 3min
Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar
When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?
Jun 2, 2014 • 3min
Corporate speak
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
May 26, 2014 • 3min
Take it with a pinch of salt
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
May 19, 2014 • 3min
Cold feet
Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?
May 12, 2014 • 3min
Not enough room to swing a cat
It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
May 5, 2014 • 3min
Off the back of a lorry
Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
Apr 28, 2014 • 3min
Wrong 'un
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.
Apr 21, 2014 • 3min
Pie in the sky
Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
