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To cook the books
Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the BBC Learning English kitchen. Would you like to eat a book?
On the up
Things are ‘on the up’ for Jennifer and Jean at work. Find out why in The English We Speak.
LOL!
Do you know what this text message abbreviation means? Find out with Jennifer and Rob in this week’s programme.
Makeover
Feifei thinks that Catherine looks better, younger, prettier. Why does Catherine look so different today? Find out more with The English We Speak.
A white elephant
Does Finn have to look after his uncle’s white elephant? Find out more with The English We Speak.
Finger on the pulse
Finn has his finger on the pulse when Feifei says that she has no clue about some actors in a movie. What does it mean?
Cut the mustard
Can Feifei cut the mustard to win a cooking contest? Find out more with The English We Speak.
To miss the boat
Does Feifei really need a lifejacket to go to Finn’s uncle’s party? Find out more about this phrase in this programme.
To take (something) on board
Li and Rob are going on a holiday and are getting ready at the airport. But Rob is very surprised to find Li carrying so many things that she is not allowed to take on board. Find out more with The English We Speak.