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

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
3 minutes 1 second

The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

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.

3 September 2024, 9:40 am
2 minutes 32 seconds

The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.
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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-240826
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27 August 2024, 9:02 am
3 minutes 14 seconds

The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.
An expression that means something is very high quality.
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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-240819
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20 August 2024, 9:25 am
3 minutes 30 seconds

The English We Speak: Top-notch

An expression that means something is very high quality.
[Image: Getty]
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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-240812
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13 August 2024, 9:11 am
3 minutes 21 seconds

The English We Speak: Off the cuff

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.
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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-240805
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6 August 2024, 1:18 pm
3 minutes 3 seconds

The English We Speak: Take the wheel

This expression is all about being in control.
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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-240729
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30 July 2024, 8:04 am
3 minutes 24 seconds

The English We Speak: The works

Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!
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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-240722
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23 July 2024, 9:51 am
3 minutes 35 seconds

The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

Here's an expression about trying something new. [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-240716
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16 July 2024, 9:29 am
3 minutes 33 seconds

The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

Here's an expression about clumsiness. [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-240708
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9 July 2024, 8:06 am
3 minutes 20 seconds

The English We Speak: Second nature

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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2 July 2024, 9:07 am
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