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The English We Speak: 'Savvy'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.

Mar 28, 20113 min

The English We Speak: ' anorak'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'.

Mar 21, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Awesome'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'awesome'

Mar 10, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Wee'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'wee'

Mar 7, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Green'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'green'

Feb 28, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Loved Up'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'loved up'

Feb 21, 20112 min

The English We Speak: 'Chillax'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'chillax'

Feb 14, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Rabbit'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'rabbit in the headlights'.

Feb 7, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Tastic'

This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. What does it mean and what words can you use it with?

Jan 31, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Icebreaker'

In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'icebreaker'.

Jan 24, 20113 min

The English We Speak: 'Good Egg'

In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'good egg'.

Jan 17, 20112 min

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 3

Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball in a big rush. Will she really get her happy ending this week?

Jan 10, 20115 min

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2

Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.

Jan 3, 20115 min

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 1

Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.

Dec 27, 20109 min

English up to date 'Bottle and Bottler'

In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.

Nov 29, 20102 min

English up to date 'Early Doors'

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.

Nov 22, 20102 min

English up to date 'Go Commando'

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.

Nov 15, 20102 min

English up to date 'Go Postal'

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.

Nov 8, 20102 min

English up to date 'Fit for Purpose'

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.

Nov 1, 20102 min

English up to date 'Issue'

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.

Oct 25, 20102 min

English up to date 'Hella'

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.

Oct 18, 20102 min

English up to date 'Chugger'

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.

Oct 11, 20102 min

English up to date 'Edgy'

In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.

Oct 4, 20102 min

English up to Date 'Minging'

In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.

Sep 27, 20102 min

English up to date 'Bridezilla'

John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'

Sep 20, 20102 min

English up to date 'Tweet'

In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"

Sep 13, 20102 min

English up to date 'Apps'

In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'

Sep 6, 20102 min