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Jul 4, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: Teetotal
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'.
Jun 27, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: Festival Phrases
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals.
Jun 20, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: Fatherhood
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood.
Jun 13, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: Hullabaloo
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'.
Jun 6, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Bounce
Learn about the slang term 'bounce' for leaving a place, its origins in the USA, and how it is used in modern English. Hosts engage in playful banter about coolness.
May 30, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: The special relationship
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'.
May 23, 2011 • 5min
The English We Speak: 'Baby Talk'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'.
May 16, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: 'Gatecrash'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'.
May 9, 2011 • 5min
The English We Speak: -gate
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'.
Apr 25, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: Touchy-feely
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely.
