Learning English Conversations

Learning English Conversations

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  • The English We Speak: Sack something off

    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.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261005

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: In a tizzy

    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/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260928

    Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And check out our newly updated website homepage. Find what you're looking for more quickly and easily: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/

    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Same person, different font

    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.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260921

    Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And check out our newly updated website homepage. Find what you're looking for more quickly and easily: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/

    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Hot take

    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-speak_2026/ep-260914

    Get weekly updates and tips for improving your English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And check out our new website layout! We've given the homepage an update to make it easier to navigate: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/

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    4 min
  • The English We Speak: Try it on

    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/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260907

    Also on our website, you can practice your listening and speaking:

    - The Listening Room https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room
    - The Reading Room https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_reading_room

    Sign up to our weekly newsletter! Your favourite presenters write you an email with tips and resources to help you improve your English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    4 min
  • The English We Speak: Non-starter

    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/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260831

    Sign up to our weekly newsletter! Your favourite presenters write you an email with tips and resources to help you improve your English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 - also feel free to respond! We read everything, although we don't have time to reply to everyone.

    Have you tried our 'Real Easy English' podcast? Listen to real conversations about everyday topics to boost your listening confidence. You can WATCH the podcast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english

    3 min
  • The English We Speak: No notes

    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 here:

    ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260824

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Say less

    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:

    ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260817

    For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Share your life story

    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-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260810

    For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com

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    4 min
  • The English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourself

    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-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260803

    Find programmes to help you improve your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skills

    And don't forget to sign up to our free newsletter to receive a message from your favourite presenters and our tips to help you improve your English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    Come back here this time next week for the next episode of The English We Speak

    3 min

About Learning English Conversations

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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.

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