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

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Author

Obeidalla Aabdoun

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

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.

Bite the bullet 07.07.2020

Learn an English expression with bite!

Blended working 30.06.2020

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

JOMO 23.06.2020

Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

Furlough 16.06.2020

Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

Spill the tea 09.06.2020

Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.

Flexing 02.06.2020

What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

Salty 26.05.2020

Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

Skeleton crew 19.05.2020

An expression for when there aren't many people working.

Lowkey 12.05.2020

A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

Live for something 05.05.2020

Learn a phrase for things that excite you!

Cabin fever 28.04.2020

Some people suffer from this experience. Find out what it means.

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