
The 3 Best The English We Speak Podcast Episodes
1) Botch job
What do you call a job badly done?
2) Quote ... unquote
An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.
3) Not like the sound of something
Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!
4) The English We Speak: Teething problems
Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https...Show More
5) The English We Speak: No leg to stand on
This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922 Subsc...Show More
6) The English We Speak: Speak someone's language
This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-en...Show More
7) The English We Speak: Ate
This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli...Show More
8) The English We Speak: Muddle along
An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-...Show More
9) The English We Speak: Tough it out
When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250826Sub...Show More
10) The English We Speak: A you problem
Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen...Show More