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Learning English Conversations
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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes
The English We Speak: Clutch at straws
9/3/2024
Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] 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-240902 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.
Duration:00:03:01
The English We Speak: Crank up
8/27/2024
Here's an expression about increasing intensity.
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Duration:00:02:32
The English We Speak: Find your groove
8/20/2024
Learn an expression that means getting used to something.
An expression that means something is very high quality.
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Duration:00:03:14
The English We Speak: Top-notch
8/13/2024
An expression that means something is very high quality.
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Duration:00:03:30
The English We Speak: Off the cuff
8/6/2024
An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.
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Duration:00:03:21
The English We Speak: Take the wheel
7/30/2024
This expression is all about being in control.
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Duration:00:03:03
The English We Speak: The works
7/23/2024
Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!
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Duration:00:03:24
The English We Speak: Dip your toe into
7/16/2024
Here's an expression about trying something new. [Image: Getty]
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Duration:00:03:35
The English We Speak: Ham-fisted
7/9/2024
Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
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Duration:00:03:33
The English We Speak: Second nature
7/2/2024
Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty]
For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com 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-240701
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Duration:00:03:20
The English we speak: Take the plunge
6/25/2024
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Duration:00:03:10
The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs
6/18/2024
Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it?
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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-240617
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Duration:00:03:16
The English We Speak: Heavy lifting
6/11/2024
Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.
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Duration:00:03:14
The English We Speak: Stir the pot
6/4/2024
Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!
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Duration:00:02:25
The English We Speak: Wishy-washy
5/28/2024
Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.
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Duration:00:02:18
The English We Speak: Shook
5/21/2024
A word to express surprise or shock.
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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-240520
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Duration:00:02:12
The English We Speak: Let loose
5/14/2024
An expression that means relax and celebrate.
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Duration:00:01:53
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.
Make sure you follow this podcast: ‘Learning English Conversations’ on your podcast app to get all the latest episodes.
Or find all our podcasts on our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/podcasts
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