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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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Oct 31, 2017 • 3min
Excuse me!
Rob keeps saying 'excuse me' but what does he really mean? You and Feifei are about to find out the many uses of this phrase
Oct 24, 2017 • 3min
A sting in the tail
Rob's become a bee keeper but there's something more unpleasant to this hobby than being stung. Find out how a sting in the tail doesn't just come from bees!
Oct 17, 2017 • 2min
So done with
Are you doing something very boring? We have just the phrase for you!
Oct 10, 2017 • 2min
lolz
You might know the slang expression ‘LOL’, but do you know about ‘lolz’?
Oct 3, 2017 • 2min
Have a go
Poor Neil gets a lot of criticism in the programme. Of course, it’s all to help you learn English!
Sep 26, 2017 • 2min
About
You know what ‘about’ means, right? But maybe not this extra meaning! Take another look with us
Sep 19, 2017 • 2min
Wing it
Learn an informal expression for when you have to improvise
Sep 12, 2017 • 3min
Pot luck
Not sure what to expect? Learn a phrase about hoping your choice will turn out ok
Sep 5, 2017 • 2min
It beats me
Why does Feifei keep hitting Rob? There could be some confusion about the meaning of today's authentic English phrase. Find out what Rob really means when he says 'it beats me'
Aug 29, 2017 • 2min
Jiggery-pokery
Tricks and dishonesty: Learn this phrase before it fools you!
