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Talk About English (Learn English) Improve your English vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills with the BBC. Our weekly 20 minute chat show includes features and interviews to help you practise and develop your English. We cover a range of topics using everyday informal English, highlighting useful words and expressions. Talk about English is presented every Thursday by the team from BBC Learning English including Callum Robertson, William Kremer and Jackie Dalton.
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TEWS: The Creeps: 07 Nov 11 Updated: 2011-11-07 12:00:00 Description: In our special Halloween edition Neil and Li try to give you the creeps....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TEWS: Smoothie: 01 Nov 11 Updated: 2011-10-31 12:00:00 Description: Are you a smoothie? Learn different meanings of the word 'smoothie' with Neil and Li....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Get Lost' Updated: 2011-10-24 11:00:00 Description: The English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Get Lost' Updated: 2011-10-24 11:00:00 Description: The English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Playing Up Updated: 2011-10-20 11:00:00 Description: Everyone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Heavy Updated: 2011-10-10 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'heavy'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: You've changed your tune Updated: 2011-10-03 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Playing Up Updated: 2011-10-01 11:00:00 Description: Everyone likes to see children playing up, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Hold your horses Updated: 2011-09-26 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Yob Updated: 2011-09-19 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: To Jump the Gun Updated: 2011-09-12 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Mind-boggling Updated: 2011-09-05 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'mind-boggling'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Brownie Points Updated: 2011-08-29 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: To nick Updated: 2011-08-22 16:45:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: In the nick of time Updated: 2011-08-15 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: On a roll Updated: 2011-08-08 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Do Updated: 2011-08-01 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Glamping Updated: 2011-07-25 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: To Blow Your Own Trumpet Updated: 2011-07-18 11:00:00 Description: William and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: To Nip Something in the Bud Updated: 2011-07-11 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Teetotal Updated: 2011-07-04 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Festival Phrases Updated: 2011-06-27 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Fatherhood Updated: 2011-06-20 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Hullabaloo Updated: 2011-06-13 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Bounce: 6 June 2011 Updated: 2011-06-06 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at a new slang usage of the word 'bounce'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: The special relationship: 30 May 2011 Updated: 2011-05-30 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Baby Talk': 23 May 2011 Updated: 2011-05-23 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Gatecrash' Updated: 2011-05-16 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: -gate: 9 May 2011 Updated: 2011-05-09 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Touchy-feely: 25 April 2011 Updated: 2011-04-25 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Two Ticks: 18 April 2011 Updated: 2011-04-18 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: Swizz: 11 April 2011 Updated: 2011-04-11 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Sick': 4 April 2011 Updated: 2011-04-04 11:00:00 Description: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Savvy': 28 March 2011 Updated: 2011-03-28 11:00:00 Description: 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'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: ' anorak': 21 March 2011 Updated: 2011-03-21 13:00:00 Description: 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'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Awesome': 14 March 2011 Updated: 2011-03-10 09:47:00 Description: 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'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TAE: The English We Speak: 'Wee': 07 March 2011 Updated: 2011-03-07 12:00:00 Description: 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'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Green': 28 Feb 2011 Updated: 2011-02-28 12:00:00 Description: 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'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Loved Up': 21 Feb 2011 Updated: 2011-02-21 12:00:00 Description: 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'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Chillax': 14 Feb 2011 Updated: 2011-02-14 12:00:00 Description: 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'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Rabbit': 7 Feb 2011 Updated: 2011-02-07 12:00:00 Description: 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'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Tastic': 31 Jan 2011 Updated: 2011-01-31 12:00:00 Description: 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?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Icebreaker': 24 Jan 2011 Updated: 2011-01-24 13:00:00 Description: 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'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The English We Speak: 'Good Egg': 17 Jan 2011 Updated: 2011-01-17 12:00:00 Description: 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'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 3 Updated: 2011-01-10 12:00:00 Description: 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?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2 Updated: 2011-01-03 12:00:00 Description: 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....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 1 Updated: 2010-12-27 12:00:00 Description: 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....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Bottle and Bottler': 22 Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-29 12:00:00 Description: In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Early Doors': 22 Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-22 12:00:00 Description: In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Go Commando': 15 Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-15 12:00:00 Description: In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Go Postal': 08 Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-08 12:00:00 Description: In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Fit for Purpose': 01 Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-01 12:00:00 Description: In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Issue': 25 Oct 2010 Updated: 2010-10-25 11:00:00 Description: In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Hella': 18 Oct 2010 Updated: 2010-10-18 11:00:00 Description: In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Chugger': 11 Oct 2010 Updated: 2010-10-11 11:00:00 Description: In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Edgy': 4 Oct 2010 Updated: 2010-10-04 11:00:00 Description: In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to Date 'Minging': 27 Sept 2010 Updated: 2010-09-27 11:11:00 Description: In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Bridezilla': 20 Sept 10 Updated: 2010-09-20 11:00:00 Description: John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Tweet': 13 Sept 2010 Updated: 2010-09-13 11:00:00 Description: 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"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD KYE: English up to date 'Apps': 6 Sept 2010 Updated: 2010-09-06 11:00:00 Description: 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'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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