# The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame

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Podcast: [The English We Speak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-english-we-speak-1437072)
Published: 2026-06-02T10:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1681947
Audio file: https://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss-low/proto/https/vpid/p0npm428.mp3?p=rss
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## Resource

Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260601 Practise your listening in The Listening Room. Find it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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