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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Mar 12, 2019 • 3min
Take the rough with the smooth
Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
Mar 5, 2019 • 2min
Hard-nosed
What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.
Feb 26, 2019 • 3min
To have a soft spot
Discover the meaning of 'having a soft spot' and learn about people's strong liking for someone or something in this entertaining podcast.
Feb 19, 2019 • 3min
To make a song and dance (about something)
If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?
Feb 12, 2019 • 3min
Giant killer
Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.
Feb 5, 2019 • 3min
A shock to the system
A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.
Jan 29, 2019 • 3min
From pillar to post
The hosts discuss the chaos and disorganization caused by the refurbishment of their studios and offices, sharing personal experiences of being moved around; introducing the phrase 'from pillar to post'; emphasizing the importance of following the temporary plan during the refurbishment process.
Jan 22, 2019 • 3min
Small talk
Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
Jan 15, 2019 • 3min
A bright spark
Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
Jan 8, 2019 • 3min
To be all downhill
The hosts explore the meaning of 'all downhill', discussing its positive and negative connotations. They also mention a podcast sponsor, the Lufthansa Group, who offers workation trips to Rome.
