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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Jun 16, 2014 • 4min
Smell a rat
Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.
Jun 9, 2014 • 3min
Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar
When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?
Jun 2, 2014 • 3min
Corporate speak
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
May 26, 2014 • 3min
Take it with a pinch of salt
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
May 19, 2014 • 3min
Cold feet
Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?
May 12, 2014 • 3min
Not enough room to swing a cat
It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
May 5, 2014 • 3min
Off the back of a lorry
Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
Apr 28, 2014 • 3min
Wrong 'un
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.
Apr 21, 2014 • 3min
Pie in the sky
Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
Apr 14, 2014 • 3min
On the tip of my tongue
Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.
