You'll probably know what 'moron' means. What about 'oxymoron'? Oxymorons are phrases that combine two words that seem to be the opposite of each other. In this episode we're going to learn and practise some of these.  

What do you do to keep fit? Have you ever thrown a sickie or swung the lead? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to health. 

A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on. Would you agree? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to announcements. 

Have you ever been caught with your hands in the till? We hope not. And do you know who Dirk Turpin was? We hope you do. In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to crime. 

How does it feel when you're alone for a prolonged period of time? Are you comfortable in your own skin? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to loneliness. 

How good are you at speaking off the cuff and thinking on your feet? In this episode we're going to discuss and practise a number of idioms relating to spontaneity. 

How comfortable is it to make mistakes when you're trying to learn something new? Are you ready to take criticism on the chin? In this episode we're going to practise a number of idioms relating to errors and failure. 

Do you think we're out of the woods when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic? Do you know anybody who gets on their hobby horse when you mention Brexit? In this episode we're going to learn and practise four idioms that are loosely related to leisure activities. 

How difficult is it for you to keep a work-life balance in this time of crisis? Are you able to keep your head above water? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to workaholism. 

Have you ever encountered a jobsworth? Do you have any work colleagues whose performance is simply not up to scratch? This episode will introduce you to some useful, and regularly-used, workplace vocabulary.