The English We Speak: Two Ticks

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The English We Speak: Two Ticks

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Apr 18, 2011

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In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.

Released:

Apr 18, 2011

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Titles in the series (100)

Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

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English up to date 'Bridezilla': John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla' by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Chugger': In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'. by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Tweet': In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Go Commando': In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Go Postal': In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Early Doors': In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the 'early... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Edgy': In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'. by The English We Speak
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BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 3: Listen to the final part of our pantomime. Last time, Cinderella had to leave the ball... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: Fatherhood: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we're at... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Good Egg': In our new series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Chillax': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Wee': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Fit for Purpose': In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'. by The English We Speak
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English up to Date 'Minging': In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'. by The English We Speak
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BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2: Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Apps': In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto the... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: ' anorak': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Tastic': This week Finn and Wang Fei talk about the usage of the suffix -tastic. by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Icebreaker': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Bottle and Bottler': In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of... by The English We Speak
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English up to date 'Hella': In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Sick': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Loved Up': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: Easy Tiger!: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: -gate: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: Hold your horses: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at... by The English We Speak
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The English We Speak: 'Green': In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not in... by The English We Speak
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Elbow grease: Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme. by The English We Speak
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