To have words

有话要说

Learning English Conversations

2014-01-06

2 分钟
PDF

单集简介 ...

Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
更多

单集文稿 ...

  • This is a feature from BBCLearningEnglish.com for more information and our terms of use, go to bbcworldservice.com podcasts.

  • The English we.

  • Speak from BBC Learning English.

  • Welcome to the English We Speak.

  • I'm Finn and I'm waiting here in the studio for Fei Fei, who is late again.

  • I'm getting really fed up with her.

  • I think I'll need to speak to her about this.

  • Hi, Finn.

  • Sorry I'm late.

  • You know how I love crosswords.

  • Well, I was just doing one and I forgot the time.

  • Um, we need to have a word.

  • Fei Fei.

  • We need lots of words, Finn.

  • What?

  • To complete a crossword successfully, we need lots of words.

  • No, Fei Fei, I'm not talking about your crossword.

  • I'm talking about your lateness.

  • When I say we need to have a word, I mean we need a short, serious discussion about this sensitive topic.

  • Oh, I see.