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Do you get anxious when speaking English? You’re not alone.
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how to increase your confidence speaking English, even when you make mistakes.
With professor of Chinese Han Luo and speaking coach Barnaby Griffiths.
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Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.
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This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!
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A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.
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Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.
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Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme.
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This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.
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When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'.
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This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression describes the vibe of something.
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This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here.
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This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.
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Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.
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This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.
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This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here.
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