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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Apr 4, 2023 • 2min
Wiggle room
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
Mar 28, 2023 • 2min
(It's the) story of my life
Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
Mar 21, 2023 • 2min
No ifs or buts
Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
Mar 14, 2023 • 2min
Caught red-handed
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
Mar 7, 2023 • 2min
Rabbit on
Learn a phrase about talking too much.
Feb 28, 2023 • 2min
Thanks a bunch
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
5 snips
Feb 21, 2023 • 2min
Slow walk
How do you describe something making slow progress?
4 snips
Feb 14, 2023 • 2min
Take something to heart
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
Feb 13, 2023 • 2min
Take something to heart
If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
Feb 7, 2023 • 2min
Know the score
Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.
