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.
Try Beating Speaking Anxiety to learn how to fight your fears of speaking English.
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Episodes to download
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Bottomless
Mon 25 Nov 2013
Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal.
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Full of beans
Mon 18 Nov 2013
Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in...
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Other half
Mon 4 Nov 2013
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
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Bits and bobs
Mon 28 Oct 2013
Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?
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Ace
Mon 14 Oct 2013
Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.
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Out of the picture
Mon 30 Sep 2013
Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
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Cut to the chase
Mon 23 Sep 2013
Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of...
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Don't make a scene!
Mon 9 Sep 2013
Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre.
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Phone slang
Mon 2 Sep 2013
When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone...
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Can of worms
Mon 26 Aug 2013
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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What's his face?
Mon 19 Aug 2013
What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this to of...
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Straight from the horse's mouth
Mon 12 Aug 2013
Learn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this...
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After
Mon 5 Aug 2013
Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want.
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Weather idioms
Mon 29 Jul 2013
Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?
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Legend
Tue 23 Jul 2013
Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it...
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The bee's knees
Mon 8 Jul 2013
Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests...
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To put all your eggs in one basket
Mon 1 Jul 2013
How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking...
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Don't make me laugh!
Mon 24 Jun 2013
It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.
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A leopard can't change its spots
Mon 17 Jun 2013
Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.
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Haven't slept a wink
Mon 3 Jun 2013
Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers.
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I wasn't born yesterday
Mon 20 May 2013
Were you born yesterday? Probably not, but this is a useful expression if someone's to...
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Six-pack
Mon 13 May 2013
Do you have a six-pack or a one-pack? Maybe it's time to do more exercise! Find out in...
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To cook the books
Mon 6 May 2013
Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the 麻豆社 Learning English kitchen. Would you like to...
