Learning English Conversations
BBC
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
BBC
Description:
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Language:
English
Episodes
IMPORTANT: This podcast is changing its name
5/13/2024
This podcast is changing its name! Don’t worry, you will still be able to learn new expressions with The English We Speak. And we’ll also have some new programmes with authentic English conversation to help you learn.
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Duration:00:00:37
Zing
5/7/2024
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
Duration:00:02:11
Do the trick
4/30/2024
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240429.
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Duration:00:02:13
Beige flag
4/23/2024
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240422.
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Duration:00:02:24
Lay it on thick
4/16/2024
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240416.
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Duration:00:02:02
Telling porkies
4/9/2024
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240409.
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Duration:00:02:08
In on it
4/2/2024
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
Duration:00:02:08
Walk someone through
3/26/2024
TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240325
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Duration:00:02:15
Brick by brick
3/19/2024
TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240318.
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Duration:00:02:24
Read the room
3/13/2024
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
Duration:00:02:06
Cook up an idea
3/12/2024
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)
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Duration:00:02:12
Rinse repeat
2/27/2024
Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.
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Duration:00:02:00
A million to one
2/20/2024
Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely
Duration:00:02:14
Cash in on something
2/13/2024
Learn a phrase about making money.
Duration:00:01:55
Make your hair stand on end
2/6/2024
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
Duration:00:02:54
On the go
1/30/2024
A phrase to describe how busy you are
Duration:00:02:19
A blow
1/22/2024
What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
Duration:00:02:27
Rears its head
1/16/2024
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
Duration:00:01:55
Elbow grease
1/8/2024
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Duration:00:02:24
Bring something to the party
1/2/2024
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Duration:00:02:14