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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Jan 1, 2019 • 3min
Fireworks
Learn a New Year-related expression
Dec 28, 2018 • 3min
To have all your Christmases come at once
An expression for when you have good fortune
Dec 18, 2018 • 3min
It's the thought that counts
Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.
Dec 11, 2018 • 3min
Digital detox
Learn this very modern expression.
Dec 4, 2018 • 3min
It leaves a bad taste in your mouth
How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?
Nov 27, 2018 • 2min
Pea-souper
The hosts discuss the dangers of a thick fog called 'pea-souper' that is causing travel delays. They joke about having 'pea-souper' for lunch on a foggy day.
Nov 20, 2018 • 3min
Throw in the towel
Learn about the frustration of laundry and the phrase 'throw in the towel'. Find out the meaning behind this phrase and hear examples of when it is used. Discover alternatives for clothing and a product that reverses signs of aging.
Nov 13, 2018 • 3min
A walk in the park
In this podcast, they talk about how walking in the park can be easy if you learn a specific phrase. They also discuss Neil's difficult run in the park and joke about other activities that can be compared to a walk in the park.
Nov 6, 2018 • 3min
Dumbphone
Learn about the advantages of 'dumb phones' and how they are becoming a popular solution to smartphone addiction. Explore personal stories of individuals who have made the switch and discover why 'dumb phone' is not found in traditional dictionaries.
Oct 30, 2018 • 2min
No fear
The hosts conflict over Halloween, uncovering the origin of 'no fear'. Playful conversation on the expression 'no fear' and Halloween, including attempts to scare each other. One speaker expresses relief that Halloween is over for another year.
