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Learning English Conversations Episodes

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    Brick by brick

    There are some things that you have to build up gradually. Talk about them using this.

  2. Brass neck

    An expression about saying what you think

  3. Brain fade

    We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!

  4. Bottomless

    Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal.

  5. Bottle

    Don’t lose your bottle!

  6. Botch job

    What do you call a job badly done?

  7. Bonus Podcast: My Indian Life Preview

    Introducing the new podcast from the Â鶹Éç World Service: Kalki Presents: My Indian Life

  8. Bone idle

    A lazy phrase

  9. Bog-standard

    How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

  10. Blended working

    A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

  11. Bleed someone dry

    An expression for a financial injury

  12. Blah blah blah

    Having a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.

  13. Bitten by the bug

    Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.

  14. Bits and bobs

    Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?

  15. Bite your tongue

    What does ‘bite your tongue’ mean?

  16. Bite the bullet

    Learn an English expression with bite!

  17. Bigwig

    Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.

  18. Big deal

    When is a big deal not impressive?

  19. Big data

    ‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.

  20. Bells and whistles

    Will bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme

  21. Beige flag

    This describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make someone unlikeable.

  22. Beef

    Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning...

  23. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself

    Do you feel like you can show your personality and be yourself in English?

  24. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better

    Georgie and Hanan talk about what to do when you feel stuck learning English.

  25. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke

    Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh in English.

  26. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me

    Georgie and Hanan talk about accents and pronunciation

  27. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people

    Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.

  28. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people

    Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening during conversations

  29. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 2. I’m scared of forgetting my words

    Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know.

  30. Beating Speaking Anxiety: 1. I’m scared of making mistakes

    In our new series, learn how to increase your confidence speaking English.

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