http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme.Make the English you speak sound more natural with The English We Speak from bbclearningenglish.com. Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/tae.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/(C) BBC 2012Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:22 +0000learing, englis, inglish, grammer, lisening, words, help, speking, talkinglearing, englis, inglish, grammer, lisening, words, help, speking, talkingnononadultIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak, Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase to prevent people taking offence at something.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak, Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase to prevent people taking offence at something....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. In this edition of The English We Speak, Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase to prevent people taking offence at something.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +00002:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120206-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120206-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the meaning of the word 'Dragon'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the meaning of the word 'Dragon'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the meaning of the word 'Dragon'.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00004:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120130-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120130-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'Easy tiger!'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'Easy tiger!'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'Easy tiger!'.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120123-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120123-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the words 'stuff' and 'stuffed'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the words 'stuff' and 'stuffed'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the words 'stuff' and 'stuffed'.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120116-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120116-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'bubbly'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'bubbly'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'bubbly'.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00003:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120109-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120109-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we talk about Christmas and the phrase 'all the trimmings'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we talk about Christmas and the phrase 'all the trimmings'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we talk about Christmas and the phrase 'all the trimmings'.Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00003:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120102-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20120102-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'cheesy'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'cheesy'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'cheesy'.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00002:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111226-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111226-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'work for peanuts'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'work for peanuts'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'work for peanuts'.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00004:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111219-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111219-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'sinking feeling'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'sinking feeling'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'sinking feeling'.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00004:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111212-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111212-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'head over heels'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'head over heels'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'head over heels'.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00003:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111205-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111205-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceNeil needs to put a clock on the studio wall, but can he nail it? Find out more in this week's programme.Neil needs to put a clock on the studio wall, but can he nail it? Find out more in this week's programme....Neil needs to put a clock on the studio wall, but can he nail it? Find out more in this week's programme.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +00003:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111128-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111128-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'lairy'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'lairy'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'lairy'.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +00003:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111121-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111121-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceNeil tells Li about his plan to live in luxury after giving up his job. Find out more about how he will pay for his expense in this week's programme.Neil tells Li about his plan to live in luxury after giving up his job. Find out more about how he will pay for his expense in this week's programme....Neil tells Li about his plan to live in luxury after giving up his job. Find out more about how he will pay for his expense in this week's programme.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +00003:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111114-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111114-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn our special Halloween edition Neil and Li try to give you the creeps.In our special Halloween edition Neil and Li try to give you the creeps....In our special Halloween edition Neil and Li try to give you the creeps.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +00002:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111107-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111107-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceAre you a smoothie? Learn different meanings of the word 'smoothie' with Neil and Li.Are you a smoothie? Learn different meanings of the word 'smoothie' with Neil and Li....Are you a smoothie? Learn different meanings of the word 'smoothie' with Neil and Li.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00003:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111031-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111031-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak.The English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak....The English countryside is beautiful but causes problems for Helen and Rob. Find out more about this phrasal verb in this week's The English We Speak.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +01002:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111024-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111024-1200b.mp3BBC World ServiceEveryone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen.Everyone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen....Everyone likes to see children playing, but do we also want them to play up? Find out more about this phrasal verb with Rob and Helen.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +01002:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111020-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111020-1200b.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'heavy'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'heavy'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'heavy'.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +01002:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111010-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111010-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +01003:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111003-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20111003-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +01003:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110926-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110926-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +01003:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110919-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110919-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +01003:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110912-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110912-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'mind-boggling'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'mind-boggling'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'mind-boggling'.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +01002:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110905-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110905-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +01002:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110829-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110829-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:45:00 +01003:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110822-1745.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110822-1745a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +01003:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110815-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110815-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +01003:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110808-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110808-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at a different usage of the word 'do'.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +01002:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110801-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110801-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is glamping.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +01002:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110725-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110725-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceWilliam and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more.William and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more....William and Helen look at a musical idiom in honour of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival. Listen to find out more.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +01004:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110718-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110718-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's idiom is 'to nip something in the bud'.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +01003:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110711-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110711-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'teetotal'.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +01003:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110704-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110704-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at phrases related to festivals.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +01003:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110627-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110627-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at some phrases relating to fatherhood.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +01003:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110620-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110620-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'hullabaloo'.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +01004:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110613-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110613-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at a new slang usage of the word 'bounce'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at a new slang usage of the word 'bounce'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're looking at a new slang usage of the word 'bounce'.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +01002:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110606-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110606-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'The special relationship'.Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 +01004:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110530-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110530-1200b.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'.Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 +01004:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110523-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110523-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'.Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 +01003:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110516-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110516-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'.Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +01004:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110509-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110509-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +01004:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110425-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110425-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +01003:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110418-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110418-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +01003:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110411-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110411-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +01003:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110404-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110404-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +01003:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110328-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110328-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +00003:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110321-1300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110321-1300a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'awesome'In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'awesome'...In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'awesome'Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:47:00 +00003:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110310-0947.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110310-0947a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'wee'In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'wee'...In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'wee'Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +00003:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110307-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110307-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'green'In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'green'...In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'green'Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +00003:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110228-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110228-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'loved up'In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'loved up'...In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'loved up'Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +00002:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110221-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110221-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'chillax'In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'chillax'...In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'chillax'Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +00003:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110214-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110214-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'rabbit in the headlights'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'rabbit in the headlights'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'rabbit in the headlights'.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +00003:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110207-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110207-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceThis week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. What does it mean and what words can you use it with?This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. What does it mean and what words can you use it with?...This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. What does it mean and what words can you use it with?Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +00003:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110131-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110131-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'icebreaker'.In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'icebreaker'....In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'icebreaker'.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +00003:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110124-1300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110124-1300a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'good egg'.In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'good egg'....In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's phrase is 'good egg'.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +00002:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110117-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110117-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceListen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball in a big rush. Will she really get her happy ending this week?Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball in a big rush. Will she really get her happy ending this week?...Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball in a big rush. Will she really get her happy ending this week?Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +00005:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110110-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110110-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceListen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week....Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +00005:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110103-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20110103-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceListen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week....Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +00009:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101227-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101227-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'....In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +00002:39http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101129-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101129-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'....In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +00002:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101122-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101122-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'....In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +00002:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101115-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101115-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'....In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +00002:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101108-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101108-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'....In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +00002:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101101-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101101-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'....In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +01002:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101025-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101025-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'....In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +01002:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101018-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101018-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'....In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +01002:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101011-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101011-1200a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'....In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +01002:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101004-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20101004-1200c.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'....In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:11:00 +01002:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100927-1211.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100927-1211c.mp3BBC World ServiceJohn Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'...John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +01002:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100920-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100920-1200b.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"...In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +01002:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100913-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100913-1200c.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'...In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +01002:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100906-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/tae/tae_20100906-1200d.mp3BBC World Service