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Learning English Conversations

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Pizzazz

Do a lot of people remark on how glamorous you are?

Apr 6, 20212 min

Oomph

A word to describe someone with charm and energy!

Mar 30, 20212 min

Snap up

If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.

Mar 23, 20212 min

Nothingburger

Describing something insignificant

Mar 16, 20212 min

Awesomesauce

Learn a new informal word to describe something amazing.

Mar 9, 20212 min

Clout

Learn an expression about having influence.

Mar 2, 20212 min

GOAT

'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.

Feb 23, 20212 min

Workation

'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.

Feb 16, 20212 min

Moonshot

Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.

Feb 9, 20212 min

Slap-bang

Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.

Feb 2, 20212 min

Sadfishing

A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.

Jan 26, 20212 min

Mic drop

Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.

Jan 19, 20212 min

Tone deaf

Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...

Jan 12, 20212 min

'A' game

Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

Jan 5, 20212 min

Frontliner

We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

Dec 28, 20202 min

On fleek

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

Dec 15, 20202 min

Contact tracing

Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dec 8, 20202 min

Key worker

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dec 1, 20202 min

Sharenting

Don't share too many photos of your children!

Nov 24, 20202 min

Plastic footprint

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

Nov 17, 20202 min

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