Explore every episode of the podcast Learning English Conversations
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The English We Speak: Crank up | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:02:32 | |
Here's an expression about increasing intensity. [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-240826 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. | |||
| The English We Speak: Find your groove | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:03:14 | |
Learn an expression that means getting used to something. An expression that means something is very high quality. [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-240819 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. | |||
| The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:03:16 | |
Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it? (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT 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-240617 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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app. | |||
| Put the brakes on | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:02:02 | |
Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity. | |||
| Second-guess | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:01:56 | |
If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess. | |||
| Ins and outs | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:02:13 | |
Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock! | |||
| Yes and no | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:02:10 | |
Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase. | |||
| Eat your words | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:02:29 | |
Learn a phrase about being wrong. | |||
| Bug someone | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:02:14 | |
Sometimes people or things just annoy you. Learn a phrase about this. | |||
| Willy-nilly | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:02:19 | |
Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning. | |||
| Willy-nilly | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:02:19 | |
A random phrase | |||
| Gnarly | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:02:06 | |
Do you find something disgusting? Use this word to describe it. | |||
| Smash it | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:02:20 | |
Learn a phrase to give encouragement | |||
| The English We Speak: Heavy lifting | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:03:14 | |
Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT 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-240610 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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app. | |||
| A doddle | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:01:38 | |
Is this phrase easy to learn? | |||
| It’s now or never | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:02:04 | |
Learn how to use ‘it’s now or never’ | |||
| Happy days | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:02:06 | |
Learn a phrase to use when you hear good news. | |||
| Double down | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:02:00 | |
Learn a phrase about extra effort. | |||
| Game face | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:02:10 | |
Learn an expression about determination. | |||
| Bitten by the bug | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:02:09 | |
Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something. | |||
| It escapes me | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:02:07 | |
A phrase about forgetting something | |||
| Onboarding | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:01:53 | |
Starting a new job means becoming familiar with new duties! | |||
| Thereby hangs a tale | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:02:12 | |
When there is more to say.... | |||
| The royal treatment | 31 May 2022 | 00:02:14 | |
Are you ready to feel like a king or a queen? | |||
| The English We Speak: Stir the pot | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:02:25 | |
Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them! (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT 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-240603 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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app. | |||
| Tell me about it | 24 May 2022 | 00:02:53 | |
Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase. | |||
| Creatively bankrupt | 17 May 2022 | 00:02:58 | |
Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation. | |||
| As if | 10 May 2022 | 00:03:03 | |
A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue. | |||
| Bad hair day | 04 May 2022 | 00:01:54 | |
How are you looking today? Could you be having a bad hair day? | |||
| 'Ish' - The English We Speak | 03 May 2022 | 00:02:46 | |
Make the English you speak sound more natural | |||
| Promises, promises | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:02:12 | |
Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises. | |||
| Not see hide nor hair | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:02:07 | |
Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation. | |||
| A curate's egg | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:02:19 | |
Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad | |||
| That'll be the day | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:02:29 | |
Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen. | |||
| Gathering dust | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:02:28 | |
What’s gathering dust in your house? | |||
| The English We Speak: Wishy-washy | 28 May 2024 | 00:02:18 | |
Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT 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-240527 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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app. | |||
| Easier said than done | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:02:12 | |
Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated. | |||
| The plot thickens | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:02:15 | |
A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious. | |||
| All at sea | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:02:09 | |
Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak. | |||
| Don't mind me | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:02:02 | |
If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say? | |||
| Cramp my style | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:02:26 | |
Who’s cramping your style? | |||
| You couldn't make it up | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:02:06 | |
Learn an expression for unbelievable events. | |||
| Cool cat | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:02:43 | |
Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy? | |||
| There's nothing to it | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:02:13 | |
Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this. | |||
| As sick as a parrot | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:01:49 | |
Learn a phrase about disappointment. | |||
| Eke out | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:01:50 | |
We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left. | |||
| The English We Speak: Shook | 21 May 2024 | 00:02:12 | |
A word to express surprise or shock. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT 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-240520 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 ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching in your podcast app. | |||
| Say no more | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:01:56 | |
Learn a phrase about understanding someone. | |||
| Scrub up well | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:01:54 | |
Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly. | |||
| You shouldn't have | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:02:05 | |
Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift | |||