Clever clogs

Learning English Conversations

BBC

Language Learning, Education

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2019

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Summary

Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.

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0:00.0	This is a download from BBC Learning English.
0:03.0	To find out more, visit our website.
0:06.0	The English we speak.
0:09.0	From BBC Learning English.
0:12.0	Hello and... See learning English.
0:17.0	Hello and welcome to the English we speak. I'm Faye Faye and you are...
0:19.0	I'm Rob.
0:20.0	Yes, of course you are.
0:22.0	And what is the capital of Greenland?
0:25.0	Strange question. Why are you asking?
0:29.0	Well, somebody has sold me this pair of clever clocks and I'm trying them out, but they don't seem to be working.
0:37.4	I don't feel any cleverer.
0:39.4	Ah, well, they're nice shoes, Faye, but I'm afraid wearing them won't improve your intelligence.
0:46.0	In fact, buying them has made you look stupid, not clever.
0:50.0	Oh, thanks.
0:51.0	Clocks are interesting though.
0:53.0	They're made of wood and were first made in Holland.
0:56.0	They were used for farming, but are also used for dancing.
1:00.0	Yes, Rob, I know you're trying to show how clever you are but it's actually quite annoying.
1:07.0	Well I'm just demonstrating what a clever clogs is.
1:10.0	It's someone who's annoying because they think they know more than everyone else.
1:15.0	That sounds like you.
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