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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Nov 22, 2022 • 2min
Win hands down
An easy phrase for an easy win!
Nov 15, 2022 • 2min
Fever pitch
The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
Nov 8, 2022 • 2min
Twiddle your thumbs
A phrase for boring times.
Nov 8, 2022 • 2min
Get your act together
A phrase about good organisation.
Oct 25, 2022 • 2min
Dog's dinner
Learn this phrase to describe a complete mess.
Oct 18, 2022 • 2min
Sitting pretty
Learn a phrase to describe a good situation.
Oct 11, 2022 • 2min
Feast your eyes
Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
Oct 4, 2022 • 2min
Put the brakes on
Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.
11 snips
Sep 26, 2022 • 2min
Second-guess
If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.
Sep 20, 2022 • 2min
Ins and outs
Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock!
