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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

 

#773

The English We Speak: No two ways about it

If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to u... more

11 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:24

11 Nov 2025


#772

The English We Speak: -coded

Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the ... more

10 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:59

10 Nov 2025


#771

The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something

This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here. TRY THE READING ... more

27 Oct 2025

03 MINS

03:00

27 Oct 2025


#770

The English We Speak: -core

This expression describes the vibe of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for thi... more

21 Oct 2025

02 MINS

02:36

21 Oct 2025


#769

The English We Speak: Cook

This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn ... more

14 Oct 2025

02 MINS

02:23

14 Oct 2025


#768

The English We Speak: Neck of the woods

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn h... more

07 Oct 2025

02 MINS

02:15

07 Oct 2025


#767

The English We Speak: Teething problems

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Lear... more

30 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:42

30 Sep 2025


#766

The English We Speak: No leg to stand on

This phrase means that someone's argument is weak. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for t... more

23 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:58

23 Sep 2025


#765

The English We Speak: Speak someone's language

This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'. TRAN... more

16 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:42

16 Sep 2025


#764

The English We Speak: Ate

This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here. TRANSCRI... more

09 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:21

09 Sep 2025


#763

The English We Speak: Muddle along

An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here. TRA... more

02 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:29

02 Sep 2025


#762

The English We Speak: Tough it out

When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript fo... more

26 Aug 2025

02 MINS

02:20

26 Aug 2025


#761

The English We Speak: A you problem

Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expressi... more

19 Aug 2025

02 MINS

02:41

19 Aug 2025