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The English We Speak BBC Learning English
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Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
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Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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TRANSCRIPT
Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240422.
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Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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TRANSCRIPT
Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240422.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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TRANSCRIPT
Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240416.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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TRANSCRIPT
Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240409.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Walk someone through
TRANSCRIPT
Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240325
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Useful for IELTS and TOEFL test listening
This is probably pretty useful for practicing your listening skills for the TOEFL or IELTS test. The conversation formats are so similar to what’s on the test!
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