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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Oct 22, 2019 • 3min
Slow TV
Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.
Oct 15, 2019 • 3min
Tiger mother
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
Oct 8, 2019 • 3min
Buzzkill
The podcast explores the concept of 'buzzkill' moments that spoil a person's happy mood, featuring examples of buzzkill situations. The speakers discuss the meaning and usage of the expression 'buzzkill' in everyday conversation and provide examples of its common usage. They also mention Goethe's creative journey and conclude with an ad for booking a workcation.
Oct 1, 2019 • 3min
Buyer's remorse
The hosts discuss 'bias remorse', the feeling of regret after making a big purchase, and 'retail therapy' as a possible solution to alleviate the remorse.
Sep 24, 2019 • 3min
Freecycle
Discover the concept of 'free-cycling' as the speakers share their experiences of giving away unwanted items for free to those in need.
Sep 17, 2019 • 3min
Carbon footprint
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
Sep 10, 2019 • 3min
To cough up
Discussion about standing on one's head and a successful bet, explaining the phrase 'to cough up' for giving money reluctantly. Exploring situations of paying extra money including delivery fees, library fines, and compensating a colleague. Playful conversation about performing a program while standing on one's head.
Sep 3, 2019 • 3min
Brain fade
Exploring the meaning of 'brain fade' and situations where someone might experience it. Importance of getting enough sleep.
Aug 27, 2019 • 3min
Fib
Learn how to use the word 'fib' and explore the concept of fibbing in everyday situations. Discover the consequences of telling small lies through personal anecdotes.
Aug 20, 2019 • 3min
Hot under the collar
Hosts share frustrations with broken air conditioning, discuss double meaning of 'hot under the collar'
