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Learning English Conversations

BBC Radio•www.bbc.co.uk
Education
Language Learning

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

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Episodes

What's his face?

What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this programme to learn lots of different phrases you can use.

Aug 19, 2013•2 min

After

Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want.

Aug 05, 2013•3 min

Weather idioms

Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?

Jul 29, 2013•3 min

Legend

Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it than that.

Jul 23, 2013•3 min

The bee's knees

Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests who also want to eat their delicious picnic snacks.

Jul 08, 2013•3 min

Don't make me laugh!

It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.

Jun 24, 2013•3 min

To see red

Seeing red: what is making Jen and Feifei so angry on their day trip?

Jun 10, 2013•4 min

Haven't slept a wink

Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers. That's why neither of them has slept a wink.

Jun 03, 2013•4 min

Freak

Are you obsessed by a hobby or sport? Feifei is but Jen's not impressed!

May 27, 2013•3 min

I wasn't born yesterday

Were you born yesterday? Probably not, but this is a useful expression if someone's trying to fool you.

May 20, 2013•3 min

Six-pack

Do you have a six-pack or a one-pack? Maybe it's time to do more exercise! Find out why in The English We Speak.

May 13, 2013•3 min

To cook the books

Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the BBC Learning English kitchen. Would you like to eat a book?

May 06, 2013•3 min

On the up

Things are 'on the up' for Jennifer and Jean at work. Find out why in The English We Speak.

Apr 29, 2013•2 min

LOL!

Do you know what this text message abbreviation means? Find out with Jennifer and Rob in this week's programme.

Apr 22, 2013•3 min

Makeover

Feifei thinks that Catherine looks better, younger, prettier. Why does Catherine look so different today? Find out more with The English We Speak.

Apr 15, 2013•4 min

A white elephant

Does Finn have to look after his uncle's white elephant? Find out more with The English We Speak.

Apr 08, 2013•3 min

Finger on the pulse

Finn has his finger on the pulse when Feifei says that she has no clue about some actors in a movie. What does it mean?

Apr 01, 2013•3 min

Cut the mustard

Can Feifei cut the mustard to win a cooking contest? Find out more with The English We Speak.

Mar 25, 2013•4 min

To miss the boat

Does Feifei really need a lifejacket to go to Finn's uncle's party? Find out more about this phrase in this programme.

Mar 18, 2013•3 min

To take (something) on board

Li and Rob are going on a holiday and are getting ready at the airport. But Rob is very surprised to find Li carrying so many things that she is not allowed to take on board. Find out more with The English We Speak.

Mar 11, 2013•4 min

The writing is on the wall

Vera gets angry with Dominic when Rob mentions the phrase 'the writing is on the wall'. Is Dominic being naughty?

Mar 04, 2013•4 min

Every Tom Dick and Harry

Kaz invites Tom, Dick and Harry to the studio and introduces them to Yang Li. Who are they?

Feb 25, 2013•3 min

Go to town

Why does Abigail keep saying she's 'going to town'? And what has it got to do with red food? Find out here.

Feb 08, 2013•3 min

Over the moon

Someone in the office is over the moon about getting a new job. Find out what that really means in this week's programme.

Feb 01, 2013•3 min

To know your onions

Rob gets Li to help him with some quiz answers. Does she know her onions? Find out more about this phrase here.

Jan 28, 2013•4 min
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