Learning English Conversations

Learning English Conversations

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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

2 minutes 19 seconds

The English We Speak: On the fly

Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.
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-241118
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19 November 2024, 9:05 am
2 minutes 40 seconds

The English We Speak: That's on you

When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.
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-241111
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12 November 2024, 11:41 am
3 minutes 15 seconds

The English We Speak: Warts and all

An expression that means including all your imperfections.
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-241104
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5 November 2024, 11:26 am
2 minutes 35 seconds

The English We Speak: Off the scale

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.
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-241028
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29 October 2024, 9:34 am
3 minutes 10 seconds

The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram

Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.
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-241022
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22 October 2024, 8:43 am
2 minutes 50 seconds

The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.
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-241014
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15 October 2024, 9:36 am
3 minutes 3 seconds

The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [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-241007
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8 October 2024, 8:27 am
2 minutes 37 seconds

The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.
[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-240930
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30 September 2024, 8:28 am
2 minutes 54 seconds

The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [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-240923
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24 September 2024, 8:42 am
2 minutes 47 seconds

The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.
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-240916
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17 September 2024, 9:43 am
3 minutes 13 seconds

The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [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-240909
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10 September 2024, 9:04 am
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