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Learning English Conversations

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Spoiler alert!

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

Nov 10, 20202 min

Listicle

Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

Nov 2, 20203 min

Doomscrolling

Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

Oct 27, 20202 min

Crowdsourcing

Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

Oct 20, 20202 min

One step at a time

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

Oct 13, 20202 min

Bog-standard

How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

Oct 6, 20202 min

A wake-up call

Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!

Sep 29, 20202 min

Climate emergency

Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

Sep 22, 20202 min

Thirsty

A word for social media attention-seekers!

Sep 15, 20202 min

Vanilla

Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

Sep 8, 20202 min

Roast

Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

Sep 1, 20202 min

Sticking point

A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

Aug 25, 20202 min

Flatten the curve

Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

Aug 18, 20202 min

Living in a bubble

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

Aug 11, 20202 min

Cancelled

Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

Aug 4, 20202 min

New normal

Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

Jul 28, 20202 min

Slippery slope

Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

Jul 21, 20202 min

Throw shade

Learn an expression about criticism.

Jul 14, 20202 min

Bite the bullet

Learn an English expression with bite!

Jul 7, 20202 min

Blended working

A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

Jun 30, 20202 min

JOMO

Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

Jun 23, 20202 min

Furlough

Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

Jun 16, 20202 min

Spill the tea

Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.

Jun 9, 20202 min

Flexing

What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

Jun 2, 20203 min

Salty

Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

May 26, 20203 min

Skeleton crew

An expression for when there aren't many people working.

May 19, 20203 min

Lowkey

A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

May 12, 20203 min

Live for something

Learn a phrase for things that excite you!

May 5, 20203 min

Cabin fever

Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.

Apr 28, 20204 min

Bang on about something

Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?

Apr 21, 20203 min

Fire

Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.

Apr 14, 20202 min

Running on fumes

What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

Apr 7, 20202 min

Sheeple

Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

Mar 31, 20202 min

Hater

Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

Mar 17, 20202 min

Talk shop

If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

Mar 10, 20202 min

Snackable

Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

Mar 3, 20202 min

A memory like a sieve

Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!

Feb 25, 20203 min

Nomophobia

Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.

Feb 18, 20202 min

Peacocking

Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.

Feb 11, 20202 min

Kick into the long grass

If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.

Feb 4, 20202 min

Rat race

The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.

Jan 28, 20202 min

Microworker

What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!

Jan 21, 20202 min

Serial returner

Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.

Jan 14, 20202 min

Talk the talk

Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?

Jan 7, 20202 min

Out with the old, in with the new

As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.

Dec 30, 20192 min

The more the merrier

It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!

Dec 23, 20193 min

Take one for the team

Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?

Dec 17, 20192 min

Mind your Ps and Qs

Learn an English expression about being polite.

Dec 10, 20192 min

Dad dancing

Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?

Dec 3, 20192 min

Big data

‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.

Nov 26, 20193 min