Learning English Conversations Episodes Episode guide
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Zip it!
We all like to talk, but some people don鈥檛 know when to stop.
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Zing
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
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Zhuzh
Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?
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You've sold it to me
Learn a different way to express 'you've convinced me'
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You're pulling my leg!
Want to trick someone? Here is a phrase that involves pulling a part of your body!
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You shouldn't have
Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift
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You couldn't make it up
Learn an expression for unbelievable events.
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YOLO
Do you live for the moment?
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Yikes!
Learn an informal word to express shock.
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Yes and no
Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.
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Wrong 'un
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right.
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Wow factor
Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.
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Workation
'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.
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Words for underwear
What do you call your panties, socks and bra? Listen to the programme to find out
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Wing it
Learn an informal expression for when you have to improvise
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Win hands down
An easy phrase for an easy win!
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Willy-nilly
Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning.
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Willy-nilly
A random phrase
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Wiggle room
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
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Why the long face?
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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Whizz-kid
Being young and clever
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White collar worker / blue-collar worker
What colour is your job?
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What's the damage?
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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What's his face?
What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this to of...
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Wet weekend
It's wet and there's no rain!
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Weather idioms
Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?
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Water off a duck's back
Feifei has a thing or two to learn from the ducks in the park. So do you.
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Walk someone through
Let us walk you through how to use this phrase.
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Wake up and smell the coffee!
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of...
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Waffle on
Not all waffling is good!