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Learning English Conversations is a education podcast from BBC Radio. On Apple Podcasts it ranks #37 in Indonesia (as of 2026-10-26).
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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2026-10-202 min
The English We Speak: Leave to one's own devices
Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. G…
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- 2026-10-062 minThe English We Speak: Sack something offI’ve got too many plans. I’m going to sack them off and just chill out this week! Learn how to use 'sack something off' in this programme with Georgi…
- 2026-09-292 minThe English We Speak: In a tizzyAn expression to use when you feel stressed about something small and usually not worth the panic. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Get a free…
- 2026-09-222 minThe English We Speak: Same person, different fontSame hair, same style, same ways of waking and talking? They might be the 'same person, different font'. Learn how to use this expression with Becca…
- 2026-09-153 minThe English We Speak: Hot takeDo you want to share a surprising opinion? Learn how to use 'hot take' with Feifei and Becca. Get a free transcript to read while you listen here: ht…
- 2026-09-083 minThe English We Speak: Try it onSometimes people lie to try and get away with things. They are just trying It on. Learn how to use 'try it on' with Feifei and Phil. As always, get y…
- 2026-09-012 minThe English We Speak: Non-starterSome ideas are just never going to work. Those are what we call 'non-starters'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. As always, get…
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- 2026-08-113 minThe English We Speak: Share your life storyThink you sometimes over-share unnecessary details? Learn how to use 'share your life story' with Becca and Feifei. As always, find a free transcript…
- 2026-08-042 minThe English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourselfLearn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone. You can get a free transcript for this prog…