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- The English We Speak: Let something slide
You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.
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4 min - The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm
What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'?
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3 min - The English We Speak: Have someone on
This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.
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3 min - The English We Speak: Can-do attitude
If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you.
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3 min - The English We Speak: Go to
Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.
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3 min - The English We Speak: Skedaddle
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.
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3 min - My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
Today, we meet musician Adam, who performs for us in Ipswich town centre.
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Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase
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4 min - My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds
Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.
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We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expression
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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier.
Every week, we teach you a new phrase or word you can use in conversation with The English We Speak.
And we bring you special series to improve your English conversation.
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