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
The English We Speak: Have in your locker
An expression that talks about something extra you have.Subscribe to our newsletter ?? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPTFind...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Come full circle
An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way. Subscribe to our newsletter...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Grind someone's gears
Use this expression when something really annoys you. Subscribe to our newsletter ?? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Feel seen
An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.Subscribe to our newsletter ??...
EscucharThe English We Speak: It's giving
An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this...
EscucharThe English We Speak: dial down
Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full...
EscucharThe English We Speak: The name of the game
Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Do it for the plot
An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Let something slide
You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Twist someone's arm
What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ?? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250324FIND...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Have someone on
This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Can-do attitude
If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Go to
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Skedaddle
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript...
EscucharMy Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Main character moment
Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase...
EscucharMy Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Fall on stony ground
We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expressionTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript...
EscucharMy Song, My Home: Grace in Liverpool
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EscucharThe English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back
An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems.TRANSCRIPT Find...
EscucharMy Song, My Home: Josh in London
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us...
EscucharThe English We Speak: Ship
A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for...
EscucharMy Song, My Home: Bailey in St Ives
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EscucharThe English We Speak: Twig
A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript...
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