Learning English Conversations podcast

Learning English Conversations

·

  BBC Radio  

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

 

#792

The English We Speak: Learn the hard way

Sometimes we ignore advice. Sometimes things go wrong and this programme is about those ti... more

14 hrs Ago

03 MINS

03:04

14 hrs Ago


#791

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me

Have you ever spoken in English, and the other person didn’t understand? In this episode o... more

14 hrs Ago

08 MINS

08:55

14 hrs Ago


#790

The English We Speak: A big ask

Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn h... more

10 Feb 2026

02 MINS

02:53

10 Feb 2026


#789

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people

Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends? In ... more

09 Feb 2026

09 MINS

09:23

09 Feb 2026


#788

The English We Speak: Facepalm moment

Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use th... more

03 Feb 2026

03 MINS

03:22

03 Feb 2026


#787

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people

Speaking is only one side of the conversation. You also have to listen to and understand t... more

02 Feb 2026

09 MINS

09:15

02 Feb 2026


#786

The English We Speak: Shoot off

This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you nee... more

27 Jan 2026

02 MINS

02:12

27 Jan 2026


#785

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 2. I’m scared of forgetting my words

Have you ever been speaking English, and suddenly you freeze and forget your words? In thi... more

26 Jan 2026

08 MINS

08:23

26 Jan 2026


#784

The English We Speak: Hot on the heels

This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpected... more

20 Jan 2026

02 MINS

02:36

20 Jan 2026


#783

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 1. I’m scared of making mistakes

Do you get anxious when speaking English? You’re not alone. In this episode of our new ser... more

19 Jan 2026

11 MINS

11:26

19 Jan 2026


#782

The English We Speak: Aura farming

Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise. FIND A TRANSCRIPT:... more

13 Jan 2026

02 MINS

02:59

13 Jan 2026


#781

The English We Speak: Lock in

This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here! FIND... more

06 Jan 2026

02 MINS

02:37

06 Jan 2026