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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Feb 22, 2022 • 2min
Don't mind me
If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?
Feb 15, 2022 • 2min
Cramp my style
Who’s cramping your style?
Feb 8, 2022 • 2min
You couldn't make it up
Learn an expression for unbelievable events.
Feb 1, 2022 • 3min
Cool cat
Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?
Jan 25, 2022 • 2min
There's nothing to it
Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.
Jan 18, 2022 • 2min
As sick as a parrot
Learn a phrase about disappointment.
Jan 13, 2022 • 2min
Eke out
We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.
Jan 4, 2022 • 2min
Say no more
Learn a phrase about understanding someone.
Dec 28, 2021 • 2min
Scrub up well
Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.
Dec 21, 2021 • 2min
You shouldn't have
Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift
