The English We Speak: Side quest
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The English We Speak: Side quest

B1中级2026年7月21日2分钟

Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that's different to your main task. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260721 For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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Sorry, I just went shopping to buy something for dinner.

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And got back here late, I see.

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Visit shopify.com. Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei and here comes…

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I'm Phil. How are you doing, Feifei? Where were you? Sorry, I just went shopping to buy something for dinner. I say I went to buy something for dinner, but then I ended up on a side quest and bought a load of records.

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And got back here late, I see. I would be annoyed, but actually that expression, side quest, would be a good one to learn. OK, yeah, good idea. To explain this one, we have to talk about video games.

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