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  • The English We Speak: Sell yourself short

    [23.06.2026, 11:10] When we sell ourselves short, we say negative things about ourselves. We undervalue or underestimate ourselves. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Becca.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260622.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comWe send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

  • New words – 22 June 2026

    [22.06.2026, 08:00] predictive shopping noun [U] UK /prɪˌdɪk.tɪv ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ/ US /prɪˌdɪk.tɪv ˈʃɑː.pɪŋ/ a form of online shopping where AI predicts what the customer is likely to want or need and automatically recommends products Predictive shopping is the next big thing. AI will track your preferences, habits, and browsing patterns, offering product suggestions before you even realize you … Continue reading New words – 22 June 2026 The post New words – 22 June 2026 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • Nests and crests (Bird words)

    [17.06.2026, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post. by Kate Woodford This week, I’m looking at our feathered friends (=birds) and the language that we use to refer to different parts of them and to the things that they do. I’ll start with the head. The hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth is generally … Continue reading Nests and crests (Bird words) The post Nests and crests (Bird words) appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • The English We Speak: Wrap it up

    [16.06.2026, 12:11] Sometimes you just want people to stop. That's one way to use 'wrap it up'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Find a free transcript and related programmes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260615Exams coming up? Practise your skills with BBC Learning English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skillsSign up to our newsletter to never miss our updates and learning tips: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

  • New words – 15 June 2026

    [15.06.2026, 08:00] worldschooling noun [U] UK /ˌwɜːld.ˈskuː.lɪŋ/ US /ˌwɝːld.ˈskuː.lɪŋ/ a form of education where children travel the world and are taught by their parents rather than attending a traditional school The rise of remote work, flexible lifestyles and the desire for meaningful family time has made worldschooling an appealing alternative to traditional schooling. Children do not simply … Continue reading New words – 15 June 2026 The post New words – 15 June 2026 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • Waves, twinges and bursts: words we use to describe emotions

    [10.06.2026, 13:00] Listen to the author reading this blog post. by Liz Walter Over the years, I have written several posts about emotions, such as this one on describing emotion with metaphors of height and this one on idioms and phrasal verbs to express happiness. Today’s post looks at something a little different: the nouns we use … Continue reading Waves, twinges and bursts: words we use to describe emotions The post Waves, twinges and bursts: words we use to describe emotions appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall

    [09.06.2026, 10:43] Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ideas at the wall to see if anything sticks. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260608. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comWe send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

  • New words – 8 June 2026

    [08.06.2026, 08:00] annoyance economy noun [C usually S] UK /əˈnɔɪ.ᵊns iˌkɒn.ə.mi/ US /əˈnɔɪ.ᵊns iˌkɑː.nə.mi/ the situation where companies deliberately make products or services inconvenient or frustrating for their customers in order to make more money or gather information about them The so-called annoyance economy refers to the web of spam calls, customer service chatbots and impossible-to-cancel subscriptions, … Continue reading New words – 8 June 2026 The post New words – 8 June 2026 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • Highs and lows, ups and downs (figurative uses of high, low, up, and down)

    [03.06.2026, 13:00] by Kate Woodford I recently heard a journalist reflecting on the associations that we have with these opposing words. ‘Up,’ he said, ‘is good’ and ‘down is bad’. While this isn’t always the case, it’s certainly true that the words ‘high’ and ‘up’ often convey positive things, both on their own and in phrases, while … Continue reading Highs and lows, ups and downs (figurative uses of high, low, up, and down) The post Highs and lows, ups and downs (figurative uses of high, low, up, and down) appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.

  • The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame

    [02.06.2026, 12:11] Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260601 Practise your listening in The Listening Room. Find it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roomWe send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

Die Nachrichten stammen aus den News des Deutschen Anglistenverbandes, den Blogs About Words und Wordability, der Podcast-Reihe The English We Speak und dem FID Anglo-American Culture.

 

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