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Learning English Conversations podcast

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Learning English Conversations

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  BBC Radio  

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier. Every week, we teach you a new phrase or word you can use in conversation with The English We Speak. And we bring you special series to improve your English conversation. Try Beating Speaking Anxiety to learn how to fight your fears of speaking English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier. Every week, we teach you a new phrase or word you can use in conversation with The English We Speak. And we bring you special series to improve your English conversation. Try Beating Speaking Anxiety to learn how to fight your fears of speaking English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

 

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#812

The English We Speak: Wrap it up

Sometimes you just want people to stop. That's one way to use 'wrap it up'. Learn how to u... more

16 Jun 2026

02 MINS

02:44

16 Jun 2026

#811

The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall

Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ... more

09 Jun 2026

02 MINS

02:49

09 Jun 2026

#810

The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame

Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use ... more

02 Jun 2026

02 MINS

02:44

02 Jun 2026

#809

The English We Speak: Gatekeep

Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fando... more

26 May 2026

03 MINS

03:00

26 May 2026

#808

The English We Speak: In over my head

Do you almost feel like you're drowning in your tasks? Maybe you're in over your head. Lea... more

19 May 2026

02 MINS

02:53

19 May 2026

#807

The English We Speak: A hunch

Is it true or is it just a hunch? Learn when and how to use ‘a hunch’ in this programme Fo... more

12 May 2026

02 MINS

02:32

12 May 2026

#806

The English We Speak: Take it as a given

There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. L... more

05 May 2026

02 MINS

02:37

05 May 2026

#805

The English We Speak: Think on your feet

Sometimes you need to think quickly, like for a job or to answer a question. Thinking on y... more

28 Apr 2026

02 MINS

02:49

28 Apr 2026

#804

The English We Speak: Can't see the wood for the trees

This idiom is about focusing on the small details too much and losing sight of the bigger ... more

21 Apr 2026

03 MINS

03:23

21 Apr 2026

#803

The English We Speak: Yap

"Stop yapping!" Learn a word to use when someone talks a lot with Feifei and Georgie. For ... more

14 Apr 2026

03 MINS

03:18

14 Apr 2026

#802

The English We Speak: Flow State

When we enter a flow state, we feel fully focused. Learn how to use this expression with F... more

07 Apr 2026

03 MINS

03:26

07 Apr 2026

#801

The English We Speak: Got you

If you've got someone, you support them.Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and B... more

30 Mar 2026

02 MINS

02:15

30 Mar 2026