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 29, 2016 • 2min
Crash course
When you need to learn something very quickly, it’s worth considering a super fast learning programme, but it’s not for everyone
Mar 22, 2016 • 2min
You've sold it to me
When you are in total agreement with ideas or suggestions from others, try a new phrase to express yourself
Mar 15, 2016 • 3min
Full of the joys of spring
Feifei and Rob discuss the idiom 'full of the joys of spring' to describe a cheerful mood. Their colleague's holiday plans are in jeopardy due to an airport strike, adding a twist to the conversation.
Mar 1, 2016 • 2min
Six of one, half a dozen of the other
Is this expression related to numbers? If half a dozen is six, what does this expression mean? Listen to the programme
Feb 23, 2016 • 2min
Test the water
How can you make sure a new project is going to be a successful? Here's a piece of good advice
Feb 16, 2016 • 3min
To lie through your teeth
Not telling the truth is not a good thing to do. Learn a phrase to describe your actions
Feb 9, 2016 • 3min
To make a monkey out of me
Rob is asked to dress up like a monkey, but it turns out to be a prank. Lee explains the meaning behind 'making a monkey out of someone' and gives examples of similar situations.
Jan 26, 2016 • 3min
There's method to my madness
Although other people may think you are behaving rather strangely, you know what you are doing. There's a reason and a phrase to describe your behaviour
Jan 19, 2016 • 2min
In good nick
Learn about the British English phrase 'good Nick' meaning to be in good condition, with examples and a light-hearted chat about staying fit at the end.
Jan 12, 2016 • 2min
Cheap and cheerful
Most people like a present that is cheap and cheerful. But no one likes something that is cheap and nasty
