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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May 23, 2011 • 5min
The English We Speak: 'Baby Talk'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is 'baby talk'.
May 16, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: 'Gatecrash'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'gatecrash'.
May 9, 2011 • 5min
The English We Speak: -gate
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the origin and meaning of the suffix '-gate'.
Apr 25, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: Touchy-feely
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's phrase is touchy-feely.
Apr 18, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Two Ticks
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week we find out what it means when someone says "I'll be with you in two ticks", and other related phrases.
Apr 11, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: Swizz
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week, find out how Li became the victim of a swizz.
Apr 4, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: 'Sick'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's word is 'sick' which can have a different meaning to the one you'd expect.
Mar 28, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: 'Savvy'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'savvy'.
Mar 21, 2011 • 4min
The English We Speak: ' anorak'
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary. This week's word is 'anorak'.
Mar 10, 2011 • 3min
The English We Speak: 'Awesome'
Hosts play a guessing game to define 'awesome' while enjoying cake and coffee. They discuss the evolution of 'awesome' from awe-inspiring to cool, showcasing its versatile usage.
