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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Episodes
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May 26, 2020 • 4min
Salty
The speakers discuss being 'salty' and how it means getting upset over insignificant things. They also talk about sweets and offer a practical joke involving superglue on a chair.
May 19, 2020 • 3min
Skeleton crew
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
May 12, 2020 • 4min
Lowkey
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
May 5, 2020 • 4min
Live for something
Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
Apr 28, 2020 • 4min
Cabin fever
Exploring the concept of 'cabin fever' and its impact on individuals; Tips and tricks on how to deal with the stress and isolation of staying indoors for extended periods of time.
Apr 21, 2020 • 3min
Bang on about something
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
Apr 14, 2020 • 3min
Fire
Learn about the new meaning of the word 'fire' and how it is used to describe something amazing or extremely good.
Apr 7, 2020 • 3min
Running on fumes
Exploring the expression 'running on fumes' to describe exhaustion and lack of energy, including humorous personal anecdotes.
Mar 31, 2020 • 2min
Sheeple
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
Mar 17, 2020 • 3min
Hater
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
