What's the damage? Helen has been to the farmer's market to buy some food. Jen uses the phrase 'What's the damage?' to ask how much the food cost. There is a problem though someone has been helping themselves to the food. The script for this programm...
Why the long face? 图片1 Listen Helen is feeling sad after having a bad day. Jen notices that something is wrong and uses the expression 'why the long face?' She then tries to cheer Helen up by telling her a bad joke. The script for this programme...
To murder something Helen thinks her house is a crime scene until Rob explains the word murder can mean something else. When someone says they could murder for something they are really just saying they are desperate for something to eat or drink. Wh...
To catch your eye / eye-catching Helen is frightened when Chris mentions the expression 'catch other people's eyes'. What does it actually mean? She also learns some other idioms that are related to eye. Find out more in The English We Speak. What do...
No strings attached The script for this programme Chris: Hi Helen. Wow, what's that? Helen: This is a present for you, Chris. Chris: A present for me? Oh, that's very kind of you! Helen: Here you go. Chris: A new dictionary - how nice! That's such a...
A spanner in the works The script for this programme Jen: Hi, I'm Jennifer and I'm on the lookout for Helen someone said they saw her going into the basement earlier Oh wait, there she is, with a tool kit? What on earth are you doing? There are pipes...
Call it a day The script for this programme Jen: Hello, and welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Jennifer, and with me in the studio is... yawn... Helen. Helen: Hi Jen... are you a bit tired? Jen: Oh yes, I really am. I've been here since seven this...
Take the weight off your feet The script for this programme Rob: Hello, its Rob here. Helen: And me, Helen. This is The English We Speak. Rob I dont know why we have to stand up when we present this programme its quite tiring. Rob: Really? I thought...
Comfort zone The script for this programme Rob: (ON PHONE) OK Helen, sounds interestingIll be right over. Bye! Helen has something interesting to show me, so Im off to see it now. (KNOCK ON DOOR) Rob: Err, hi Helen. Helen: Hello Rob. Welcome to my co...
Knickers in a twist Will: Hello, I'm William and here I am in Vera's garden to present the programme today Vera: Hi Will! Yes, I'm Vera, and well, before the programme I've got to hang up my washing! Will: No problem, actually Vera that's quite handy...
