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E57: Ever wondered why certain words like 'niggle' and 'chafe' tickle our funny bones, or why 'smirk' is so often associated with mischief? Prepare to explore the intriguing English phrases and idioms that were used in EpisodeĀ 56: Becoming a Fixer: Small Change Equals Big Impact, where we dive into the realm of guilty pleasures and Feng Shui, demystifying how this ancient Chinese philosophy has made it into modern mainstream.Ā
We then discover some fantastic examples of phrases such as 'bits and bobs,' 'clutter,' and 'come in handy.' So, join us for a fun-filled, intellectual roller-coaster ride that promises to leave you with a richer vocabulary.
For English courses visit my website and check out my Conversation Club.
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Subscriber-only episode
E57: Ever wondered why certain words like 'niggle' and 'chafe' tickle our funny bones, or why 'smirk' is so often associated with mischief? Prepare to explore the intriguing English phrases and idioms that were used in EpisodeĀ 56: Becoming a Fixer: Small Change Equals Big Impact, where we dive into the realm of guilty pleasures and Feng Shui, demystifying how this ancient Chinese philosophy has made it into modern mainstream.Ā
We then discover some fantastic examples of phrases such as 'bits and bobs,' 'clutter,' and 'come in handy.' So, join us for a fun-filled, intellectual roller-coaster ride that promises to leave you with a richer vocabulary.
For English courses visit my website and check out my Conversation Club.
ā ENGLlSH LIKE A NATIVE PLUS ā
Join English Like A Native Plus - a membership that allows you to access bonus material that I will be making alongside every episode. Plus members receive an email every Monday containing their bonus materials.
Become a PLUS member here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038858/subscribe
Thank you for listening!
šTake Your English Further with Podcast+!
Get more from the Five-a-Day podcast with Podcast+!
ā Course-style format with the latest episodes
ā
Quiz & writing task for deeper learningĀ
ā
Full episode transcript for extra supportĀ
ā
Engage with fellow learnersĀ
All for less than a monthly cuppa and a packet of biscuits! āļøšŖĀ
Join today:Ā https://community.englishlikeanative.co.uk/checkout/podcast
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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