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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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Jul 1, 2013 • 4min
To put all your eggs in one basket
How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking risks?
Jun 24, 2013 • 3min
Don't make me laugh!
It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.
Jun 17, 2013 • 3min
A leopard can't change its spots
Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.
Jun 10, 2013 • 4min
To see red
Seeing red: what is making Jen and Feifei so angry on their day trip?
Jun 3, 2013 • 4min
Haven't slept a wink
Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers. That's why neither of them has slept a wink.
May 27, 2013 • 3min
Freak
Are you obsessed by a hobby or sport? Feifei is but Jen's not impressed!
May 20, 2013 • 3min
I wasn't born yesterday
Were you born yesterday? Probably not, but this is a useful expression if someone's trying to fool you.
May 13, 2013 • 3min
Six-pack
Do you have a six-pack or a one-pack? Maybe it's time to do more exercise! Find out why in The English We Speak.
May 6, 2013 • 3min
To cook the books
Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the BBC Learning English kitchen. Would you like to eat a book?
Apr 29, 2013 • 2min
On the up
Things are 'on the up' for Jennifer and Jean at work. Find out why in The English We Speak.
