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Learning English Conversations
Learning English Conversations
BBC Radio

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Episodes

The English We Speak: Let something slide

You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples... more

01 Apr 2025 · 3 minutes
The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm

What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250324FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit... more

25 Mar 2025 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Have someone on

This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression... more

25 Mar 2025 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode... more

11 Mar 2025 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Go to

Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250303FIND... more

04 Mar 2025 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Skedaddle

Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️... more

25 Feb 2025 · 2 minutes
My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells... more

18 Feb 2025 · 11 minutes
The English We Speak: Main character moment

Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase TRANSCRIPT Find... more

17 Feb 2025 · 3 minutes
My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells... more

11 Feb 2025 · 10 minutes
The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground

We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expressionTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️... more

10 Feb 2025 · 2 minutes