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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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Oct 10, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Heavy
From weight loss frustrations to heavy relationships and heavy metal music, this podcast episode explores the various meanings of the word 'heavy' in different contexts.

Oct 3, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: You've changed your tune
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'You've changed your tune'.

Sep 26, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Hold your horses
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'hold your horses'.

Sep 19, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Yob
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the word 'yob'.

Sep 12, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: To Jump the Gun
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to jump the gun'.

Sep 5, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Mind-boggling
Explore mind-boggling concepts in China and astronomy. Learn about space missions, black holes, and the mysteries of the universe. Contemplate the vastness of the cosmos beyond our comprehension.

Aug 29, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Brownie Points
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'brownie points'.

Aug 22, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: To nick
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at different uses of the word 'to nick'.

Aug 15, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: In the nick of time
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'in the nick of time'.

Aug 8, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: On a roll
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'on a roll'.


