The English We Speak
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The English We Speak is your chance to catch up on the very latest English words and phrases. In under 3 minutes, we help you stay ahead of the pack by giving you 'must have' phrases that you can use in your everyday conversation. Amaze your friends, impress your teachers and delight your parents with these fantastic words and phrases.
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Cut corners
Episode 260309 / 09 Mar 2026
Cutting corners is about taking the easiest, quickest or cheapest route
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Short-change
Episode 260302 / 02 Mar 2026
Have you ever felt short-changed?
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Go through a rough patch
Episode 260223 / 23 Feb 2026
Have you ever been through a rough patch?
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Learn the hard way
Episode 260216 / 16 Feb 2026
What did you have to learn the hard way?
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A big ask
Episode 260209 / 09 Feb 2026
What's a big ask for you?
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Facepalm moment
Episode 260202 / 02 Feb 2026
What was your last facepalm moment about?
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Shoot off
Episode 260126 / 26 Jan 2026
What does 'shoot off' mean?
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Hot on the heels
Episode 260119 / 19 Jan 2026
What does 'hot on the heels' mean?
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Aura farming
Episode 260112 / 12 Jan 2026
Is 'aura farming' good or bad?
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Lock in
Episode 260105 / 05 Jan 2026
Why is Beth locked in?









