Obeidalla Aabdoun

Learning English Conversations

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. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

Author

Obeidalla Aabdoun

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

'A' game 05.01.2021

Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

Frontliner 28.12.2020

We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

On fleek 15.12.2020

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

Contact tracing 08.12.2020

Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Key worker 01.12.2020

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sharenting 24.11.2020

Don't share too many photos of your children!

Plastic footprint 17.11.2020

It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

Spoiler alert! 10.11.2020

A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

Listicle 02.11.2020

Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

Doomscrolling 27.10.2020

Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

Crowdsourcing 20.10.2020

Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

One step at a time 13.10.2020

When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

Bog-standard 06.10.2020

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

A wake-up call 29.09.2020

Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!

Climate emergency 22.09.2020

Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

Thirsty 15.09.2020

A word for social media attention-seekers!

Vanilla 08.09.2020

Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

Roast 01.09.2020

Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

Sticking point 25.08.2020

A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

Flatten the curve 18.08.2020

Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

Living in a bubble 11.08.2020

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

Cancelled 04.08.2020

Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

New normal 28.07.2020

Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

Slippery slope 21.07.2020

Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

Throw shade 14.07.2020

Learn an expression about criticism.

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