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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Apr 7, 2014 • 3min
Under your belt
What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?
Mar 31, 2014 • 3min
To brush over
When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over
Mar 24, 2014 • 3min
Go the extra mile
How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?
Mar 17, 2014 • 3min
Beat around the bush
Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase
Mar 10, 2014 • 3min
The boot's on the other foot
How are boots connected to a changing situation?
Mar 3, 2014 • 3min
Pull the plug
Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.
Feb 24, 2014 • 3min
In the doghouse
Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.
Feb 17, 2014 • 3min
Chew the fat
Colleagues enjoy breakfast while discussing the phrase 'chew the fat' to learn its meaning and cultural significance, emphasizing good food and conversation.
Feb 10, 2014 • 3min
Treading on eggshells
What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.
Feb 3, 2014 • 3min
Take a rain check
What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?
