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Learning English Conversations

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Latest episodes

  • The English We Speak: Leave to one's own devices

    October 20, 2026 · 3 min

    Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression…

  • The English We Speak: Try one's patience

    October 13, 2026 · 3 min

    Try your patience means 'test your patience'. Find out how to use it here with Phil and Feifei. Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261012 Have…

  • The English We Speak: Sack something off

    October 6, 2026 · 2 min

    I’ve got too many plans. I’m going to sack them off and just chill out this week! Learn how to use 'sack something off' in this programme with Georgie and Feifei. Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www…

  • The English We Speak: In a tizzy

    September 29, 2026 · 2 min

    An expression to use when you feel stressed about something small and usually not worth the panic. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish…

  • The English We Speak: Same person, different font

    September 22, 2026 · 3 min

    Same hair, same style, same ways of waking and talking? They might be the 'same person, different font'. Learn how to use this expression with Becca and Feifei. Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bb…

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  • The English We Speak: Hot take

    September 15, 2026 · 3 min

    Do you want to share a surprising opinion? Learn how to use 'hot take' with Feifei and Becca. Get a free transcript to read while you listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english//features/the-english-we-s…

  • The English We Speak: Try it on

    September 8, 2026 · 3 min

    Sometimes people lie to try and get away with things. They are just trying It on. Learn how to use 'try it on' with Feifei and Phil. As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learni…

  • The English We Speak: Non-starter

    September 1, 2026 · 3 min

    Some ideas are just never going to work. Those are what we call 'non-starters'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear…

  • The English We Speak: No notes

    August 25, 2026 · 2 min

    Notes here is about negative feedback, so ‘no notes’ means that something is perfect. Use it when you have nothing negative to say. Learn about this expression and how to use it with Feifei and Georgie. As always, find a free transcript…

  • The English We Speak: Say less

    August 18, 2026 · 3 min

    This modern expression is a way of responding enthusiastically to a suggestion. It means something similar to ‘say no more’. Learn when and how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️…

  • The English We Speak: Share your life story

    August 11, 2026 · 3 min

    Think you sometimes over-share unnecessary details? Learn how to use 'share your life story' with Becca and Feifei. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-en…

  • The English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourself

    August 4, 2026 · 3 min

    Learn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone. You can get a free transcript for this programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the…

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About the show

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 Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus