The English We Speak: Gatekeep
The English We Speak

The English We Speak: Gatekeep

B2Upper-intermediateMay 26, 20263 min
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Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products. Learn how with Feifei and Georgie. 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-260525 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...

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Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain words and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei and I'm joined by Georgie. How are you? I'm very well. Thank you Feifei. And your hair is looking incredibly shiny today.

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Have you been using a new product or something? Well, thank you Georgie. Yes I have. But that secret stays with me. What? Come on Feifei, don't gatekeep. OK, fine. I've been putting coconut oil on it. Apparently it helps to moisturise.

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Oh wow, I've never heard of that. Maybe I'll try it tonight. So, Feifei, what are we learning in this programme? You just used an interesting word, gate keep. So let's learn that. Great. Well, gate keep is a verb which means you control access to something.

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