Learning English Conversations
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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
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4 snips
Jun 13, 2023 • 3min
Famous last words
A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.
5 snips
Jun 6, 2023 • 2min
Hard pass
Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.
May 30, 2023 • 2min
Level up
'Level up' your English and learn a new word!
6 snips
May 23, 2023 • 2min
Get with the programme
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
4 snips
May 16, 2023 • 2min
Shout-out
Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
May 9, 2023 • 2min
Fitspiration
Get fit with this new word!
May 2, 2023 • 2min
Hats off
Learn a phrase about impressing people.
9 snips
Apr 25, 2023 • 3min
Under your breath
Make sure you're heard with this expression.
Apr 18, 2023 • 2min
Be at a loss
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
7 snips
Apr 11, 2023 • 2min
Go off on one
Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
