The English We Speak

Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9zn

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 2m. Bisher sind 699 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint wöchentlich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 7 hours 37 minutes

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Take the mickey


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 December 16, 2013  3m
 
 

Fishing for compliments


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 December 9, 2013  3m
 
 

Go round in circles


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 December 2, 2013  3m
 
 

Bottomless


Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal.


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 November 25, 2013  2m
 
 

Full of beans


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 November 18, 2013  3m
 
 

To go with a bang


You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.


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 November 11, 2013  3m
 
 

Other half


Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?


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 November 4, 2013  2m
 
 

Bits and bobs


Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?


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 October 28, 2013  3m
 
 

Nosh


Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh.


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 October 21, 2013  2m