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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

This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!

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The English We Speak: Lock in

A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.

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The English We Speak: A fresh start

Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.

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The English We Speak: A little something

Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme.

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The English We Speak: Moment of truth

This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here.

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The English We Speak: On their toes

This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.

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The English We Speak: Duck out

This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.

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The English We Speak: Off base

When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.

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The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing

If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.

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The English We Speak: No two ways about it

Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'.

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The English We Speak: -coded

In this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'To paint the town'.

To paint the town red

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