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Jan 7, 2013 • 3min
Go down a storm
Kaz says his party 'went down a storm'. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Find out here.
Dec 31, 2012 • 3min
Chuffed
Kaz is feeling very chuffed today. Find out what this phrase means in this programme.
Dec 24, 2012 • 3min
Hit the ground running
Kaz decides to 'hit the ground running' in this week's programme. Find out what this phrase means by listening to this programme.
Dec 17, 2012 • 4min
Language of the blogosphere
Finn has entered the blogosphere! Find out what this word means in The English We Speak.
Dec 10, 2012 • 3min
Irons in the fire
Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work. Learn a phrase to describe having lots of options. Find out more with this programme.
Dec 3, 2012 • 4min
Man flu
Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react when she finds out what the illness actually is...?
Nov 26, 2012 • 3min
Drop dead gorgeous
Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?
Nov 19, 2012 • 4min
Celeb (Celebrity): 19 Nov
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.
Nov 12, 2012 • 4min
Emoticon: 12 Nov
Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.
Nov 5, 2012 • 3min
Keep your chin up!: 5 Nov
Topics discussed include staying positive through pain, skiing challenges, dynamic ads for healthcare plans and mobile services, and a casual conversation in a hospital setting.
