Learning English Conversations Podcast
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier. Every week, we teach you a new phrase or expression.
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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Episodes to download
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Corporate speak
Mon 2 Jun 2014
Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
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Take it with a pinch of salt
Mon 26 May 2014
Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
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Not enough room to swing a cat
Mon 12 May 2014
It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
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Off the back of a lorry
Mon 5 May 2014
Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
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Wrong 'un
Mon 28 Apr 2014
Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right.
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Pie in the sky
Mon 21 Apr 2014
Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
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On the tip of my tongue
Mon 14 Apr 2014
Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.
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Under your belt
Mon 7 Apr 2014
What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?
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Go the extra mile
Mon 24 Mar 2014
How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?
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Beat around the bush
Mon 17 Mar 2014
Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase
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Pull the plug
Mon 3 Mar 2014
Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen...
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In the doghouse
Mon 24 Feb 2014
Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.
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Chew the fat
Mon 17 Feb 2014
Rob and Feifei share a hearty meal and a new phrase. Join them to learn more.
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Treading on eggshells
Mon 10 Feb 2014
What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.
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Use your loaf
Mon 27 Jan 2014
What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.
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Stumped
Mon 20 Jan 2014
Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it it...
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Skeleton in the closet
Mon 13 Jan 2014
Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this won't you...
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To have words
Mon 6 Jan 2014
Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
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Crystal clear
Mon 30 Dec 2013
If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they a...
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Ginormous
Mon 23 Dec 2013
The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?
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Take the mickey
Mon 16 Dec 2013
Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist
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Fishing for compliments
Mon 9 Dec 2013
What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?
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Go round in circles
Mon 2 Dec 2013
Which way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use to...
