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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations  easier. 

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The English We Speak

An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life

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The English We Speak: In my travel era

An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here

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The English We Speak: The flip side

If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.

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The English We Speak: You can't go wrong with

Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.

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The English We Speak: Turn over a new leaf

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'

English up to date 'Apps'

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"

English up to date 'Tweet'

John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'

English up to date 'Bridezilla'

In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.

English up to Date 'Minging'

In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.

English up to date 'Edgy'

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.

English up to date 'Edgy'

English up to date 'Edgy'

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