Learning English Conversations

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  • The English We Speak: All you like

    An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Around the clock

    An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here!

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    2 min
  • The English We Speak: Have in your locker

    An expression that talks about something extra you have.

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Come full circle

    An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way.

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  • The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears

    Use this expression when something really annoys you.

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Feel seen

    An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.

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    4 min
  • The English We Speak: It's giving

    An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Dial down

    Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something.

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: The name of the game

    Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something.

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    3 min
  • The English We Speak: Do it for the plot

    An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment.

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    3 min

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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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