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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Nov 18, 2013 • 3min
Full of beans
Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.
Nov 11, 2013 • 3min
To go with a bang
You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.
Nov 4, 2013 • 3min
Other half
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
Oct 28, 2013 • 3min
Bits and bobs
Discussing the meaning of 'bits and bobs' in casual language, while navigating distractions and prepping to record the episode
Oct 21, 2013 • 3min
Nosh
Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh. Rob has to explain exactly what he's going to get.
Oct 14, 2013 • 3min
Ace
Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.
Oct 7, 2013 • 4min
Beef
Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... Find out more here.
Sep 30, 2013 • 3min
Out of the picture
Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
Sep 23, 2013 • 3min
Cut to the chase
Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience
Sep 16, 2013 • 3min
Have a ball
Feifei has just returned to the office after a really relaxing holiday. So why does Finn ask her if she had a ball? Find out in the programme.
