Learning English Conversations

Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.

Harry and Feifei talk about a common colloquial expression for when things are intense.

Harry and Feifei talk about an expression that is not as violent as it sounds.

Neil and Feifei talk about a word made popular by the economic downturn

Sci-fi, romcom, whodunnit – What kind of movies do you like?

Neil tells Helen to kill time but she smashes up a clock. Find out why and learn a useful expression.

Do you celebrate Christmas? Do you like eating turkey? Do you think turkeys like Christmas? Learn this humorous idiom

There's something Neil's forgotten to do and now he has to face the music. Listen to the programme to find out why.

'Snail mail', 'post' and 'hard copy' – learn expressions connected with computers

Li's cat video has gone viral. Will she be happy about it? Learn an expression from the internet age

Is Feifei's designer shawl a solution to her problems with Lisa? Listen to the programme to find out

Rob is deleting some emails. He won't take the bait sent in by criminals!

Rob's very expensive shirt is ruined! Who will pay for it? Listen to the programme to find out

Is Rob hungry enough to win a pie-eating competition? Listen to the programme

Feifei has a thing or two to learn from the ducks in the park. So do you. Listen to the programme.

Li wants to invest in a car moved by air. Is she going to lose her money?

Is Feifei giving up her job to take care of babies? Learn an amusing idiom: 'Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater'.

Do you know Joe Bloggs? He might be just beside you.

Is this butter for a cake, for toast or... to put on a person? Finn and Feifei explain

Rob had too much to drink. Is this the cure for his hangover?

Finn is spending a lot of money. But can he afford it?

Finn is angry, so Li offers him some tasty cheese. Will it calm him down?

A style of walking that is hard to do on your own.

What does Rob mean when he says 'the proof is in the pudding'?

What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?

If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?

Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.

Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.

When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer

Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme

Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?

Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?

Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?

Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.

When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?

Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean

Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more

Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?

It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.

Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.

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.

Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?

Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.

What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?

When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over

How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?

Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase

How are boots connected to a changing situation?

Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.

Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.