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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Dec 3, 2012 • 4min
Man flu
Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react when she finds out what the illness actually is...?
Nov 26, 2012 • 3min
Drop dead gorgeous
Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?
Nov 19, 2012 • 4min
Celeb (Celebrity): 19 Nov
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society. Find out more in The English We Speak.
Nov 12, 2012 • 4min
Emoticon: 12 Nov
Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find out why emoticons can be useful in written messages.
Nov 5, 2012 • 3min
Keep your chin up!: 5 Nov
Topics discussed include staying positive through pain, skiing challenges, dynamic ads for healthcare plans and mobile services, and a casual conversation in a hospital setting.
Oct 29, 2012 • 4min
Cost an arm and a leg
Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?
Oct 22, 2012 • 3min
Hunky-dory
Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that they are muscular men? Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.
Oct 15, 2012 • 3min
Things are looking up
Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this phrase means with The English We Speak.
Oct 8, 2012 • 3min
My mind has gone blank
Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? Listen to this programme to find out.
Oct 1, 2012 • 4min
Shut up
Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!
