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 20, 2026

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Episodes

Proof is in the pudding 22.08.2014

What does Rob mean when he says 'the proof is in the pudding'?

Dinosaur 18.08.2014

What’s the link between dinosaurs and mobile phones?

Look like the back end of a bus 11.08.2014

If someone says you look like 'the back end of a bus', is it a good thing?

Interjections 04.08.2014

Wow! Ouch! Yippee! The useful little sounds which mean a lot.

Blah blah blah 28.07.2014

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

Have a lot on my plate 21.07.2014

When is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer

Bells and whistles 14.07.2014

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

Everything but the kitchen sink 07.07.2014

Neil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?

Beat the drum 30.06.2014

Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?

Until the cows come home 23.06.2014

Neil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?

Smell a rat 16.06.2014

Li is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.

Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar 09.06.2014

When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?

Corporate speak 02.06.2014

Blue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean

Take it with a pinch of salt 26.05.2014

Helen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more

Cold feet 19.05.2014

Rob wants a pay rise. But why do his 'cold feet' stop him asking for one?

Not enough room to swing a cat 12.05.2014

It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.

Off the back of a lorry 05.05.2014

Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.

Wrong 'un 28.04.2014

Li and Finn are looking on an online dating website. Li thinks she's found Mr Right. But Finn thinks he might be a wrong 'un. Learn more about this phrase in the programme.

Pie in the sky 21.04.2014

Finn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?

On the tip of my tongue 14.04.2014

Can't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.

Under your belt 07.04.2014

What does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?

To brush over 31.03.2014

When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over

Go the extra mile 24.03.2014

How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?

Beat around the bush 17.03.2014

Rob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase

The boot's on the other foot 10.03.2014

How are boots connected to a changing situation?

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