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Learning English Conversations
Learning English Conversations
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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: Throw one's toys out the pram

Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode... more

22 Oct 2024 · 3 minutes
The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to... more

15 Oct 2024 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode... more

08 Oct 2024 · 3 minutes
The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to... more

30 Sep 2024 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes... more

24 Sep 2024 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.Find a full transcript for this episode... more

17 Sep 2024 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode... more

10 Sep 2024 · 3 minutes
The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for... more

03 Sep 2024 · 3 minutes
The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with... more

27 Aug 2024 · 2 minutes
The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.An expression that means something is very high quality.[Image: Getty]Find a full... more

20 Aug 2024 · 3 minutes
Learning English Conversations
The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram
Learning English Conversations