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The English We Speak

Intermediate level

The English We Speak is your chance to catch up on the very latest English words and phrases. In under 3 minutes, we help you stay ahead of the pack by giving you 'must have' phrases that you can use in your everyday conversation. Amaze your friends, impress your teachers and delight your parents with these fantastic words and phrases.

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Like a moth to a flame

Episode 260601 / 01 Jun 2026

I try to be healthy but when it comes to chocolate, I’m like a moth to a flame!

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    Gatekeep

    Episode 260525 / 25 May 2026

    Learn an internet phrase about withholding information

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    In over my head

    Episode 260518 / 18 May 2026

    I'm so stressed, I'm in over my head!

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    A hunch

    Episode 260511 / 11 May 2026

    Have a feeling but not sure why or where it came from?

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    Take it as a given

    Episode 260504 / 04 May 2026

    Take it as a given that you should listen to this

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    Think on your feet

    Episode 260427 / 27 Apr 2026

    Do you know how to think on your feet?

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    Can't see the wood for the trees

    Episode 260420 / 20 Apr 2026

    Learn an idiom for when you’re focusing too much on the details

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    Yap

    Episode 260413 / 13 Apr 2026

    Learn a slang word to use when someone is talking a lot

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    Flow state

    Episode 260406 / 06 Apr 2026

    Time to enter flow state

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    Got you

    Episode 260330 / 30 Mar 2026

    Don't worry, I've got you.

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    A bit of a stretch

    Episode 260323 / 23 Mar 2026

    Have you ever said something that was a bit of stretch

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    Kick the can down the road

    Episode 260316 / 16 Mar 2026

    When do people kick the can down the road?

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    Cut corners

    Episode 260309 / 09 Mar 2026

    Cutting corners is about taking the easiest, quickest or cheapest route

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    Short-change

    Episode 260302 / 02 Mar 2026

    Have you ever felt short-changed?

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    Go through a rough patch

    Episode 260223 / 23 Feb 2026

    Have you ever been through a rough patch?

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    Learn the hard way

    Episode 260216 / 16 Feb 2026

    What did you have to learn the hard way?

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    A big ask

    Episode 260209 / 09 Feb 2026

    What's a big ask for you?

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    Facepalm moment

    Episode 260202 / 02 Feb 2026

    What was your last facepalm moment about?

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    Shoot off

    Episode 260126 / 26 Jan 2026

    What does 'shoot off' mean?

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    Hot on the heels

    Episode 260119 / 19 Jan 2026

    What does 'hot on the heels' mean?

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    Aura farming

    Episode 260112 / 12 Jan 2026

    Is 'aura farming' good or bad?

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    Lock in

    Episode 260105 / 05 Jan 2026

    Why is Beth locked in?