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Kaz decides to 'hit the ground running' in this week's programme. Find out what this phrase means by listening to this programme.
Finn has entered the blogosphere! Find out what this word means in The English We Speak.
Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work. Learn a phrase to describe having lots of options. Find out more with this programme.
Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react when she finds out what the illness actually is...?
Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.
Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.
Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's programme.
Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?
Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that they are muscular men? Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.
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