Learning English Conversations

By BBC Radio

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.

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December 16, 2025 The English We Speak: Moment of truth
Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme.
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December 09, 2025 The English We Speak: On their toes
This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here.
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December 02, 2025 The English We Speak: Duck out
This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.
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November 25, 2025 The English We Speak: Off base
This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.
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November 18, 2025 The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing
When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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November 11, 2025 The English We Speak: No two ways about it
If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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November 10, 2025 The English We Speak: -coded
Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'.
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October 27, 2025 The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
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3min
October 21, 2025 The English We Speak: -core
This expression describes the vibe of something.
TRANSCRIPT
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3min
October 14, 2025 The English We Speak: Cook
This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here.
TRANSCRIPT
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3min

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