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The English We speak

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BBC The English We speak.- Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme

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Episodes

  1. BBC The English we speak.- Beat around the bush

    Idiom.- Beat around the bush Rob invites Li to go on a camping trip with him. But will she enjoy it? And what could be lurking behind the bush? Listen to the programme to find out.

  2. BBC The English we speak.- Weather idioms

    Li is waiting for Jen, who is clearly angry about something. But is it just a storm in a teacup? Listen to the programme to find out.

  3. BBC The English we speak.- To jump the gun

    Yang Li has a surprise for William. Find out what this is and learn about the phrase 'to jump the gun' in The English We Speak.

About this show

BBC The English We speak.- Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme

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Osw

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The English We speak have?

The English We speak has 3 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 28, 2014.

What is The English We speak about?

BBC The English We speak.- Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme

How often does The English We speak release new episodes?

The English We speak publishes every two weeks, based on its 3 episodes since March 2014.

Who hosts The English We speak?

The English We speak is created and hosted by Osw.
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