To blow the cobwebs away

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.WATCH – ...  Show more

Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260112TRY THE LISTENING ROOM ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roo ...  Show more

Let's learn about spider facts! 

Teeny Tiny (the teeny tiny spider) is afraid of of heights, but she wants to build her web high up in the lights with the rest of the spiders! She goes on adventure to practise being brave, helped by lots of other funny spiders on the way. She eventually overcomes her fears and l ...  Show more

Spiders' webs: not just for Hallowe'en! 

Texte:
Les araignées vivant en milieu urbain en Australie grossissent davantage et sont plus aptes à se reproduire que celles ayant pour habitat les zones rurales.

Traduction:
Spiders living in urban areas of Australia grow larger and are better able to reproduc ...