About this episode

This episode explains the expression 'think on your feet' and provides language tips for quick thinking.

Sometimes you need to think quickly, like for a job or to answer a question. Thinking on your feet means to do just this! Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260427 Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app. We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters If you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all.

People in this episode

Hosts: Feifei, Phil

Topics covered

• thinking on your feet
• language tips
• quick thinking
• job preparation
• communication skills

Keywords

• think on your feet
• language learning
• BBC Learning English
• communication
• job interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, bbclearningenglish.com, BBC Learning English

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