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

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 1 27.12.2010

Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugly sisters, but how will she ever be able to go to Prince Stephen's Ball? Part two is next week.

English up to date 'Bottle and Bottler' 29.11.2010

In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bottle' and 'bottler'.

English up to date 'Early Doors' 22.11.2010

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early doors'.

English up to date 'Go Commando' 15.11.2010

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.

English up to date 'Go Postal' 08.11.2010

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.

English up to date 'Fit for Purpose' 01.11.2010

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.

English up to date 'Issue' 25.10.2010

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used instead of the word 'problem'.

English up to date 'Hella' 18.10.2010

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.

English up to date 'Chugger' 11.10.2010

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.

English up to date 'Edgy' 04.10.2010

In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.

English up to Date 'Minging' 27.09.2010

In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.

English up to date 'Bridezilla' 20.09.2010

John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'

English up to date 'Tweet' 13.09.2010

In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. John Ayto explores the origins and uses of the word "Tweet"

English up to date 'Apps' 06.09.2010

In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'apps'

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