BBC Radio
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
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Install for free
Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating
iOS soon
Episodes
Throw shade 14.07.2020 2:32
Learn an expression about criticism.
Bite the bullet 07.07.2020 2:36
Learn an English expression with bite!
Blended working 30.06.2020 2:28
A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
JOMO 23.06.2020 2:31
Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
Furlough 16.06.2020 2:58
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
Spill the tea 09.06.2020 2:27
Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
Flexing 02.06.2020 3:08
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
Salty 26.05.2020 3:42
Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
Skeleton crew 19.05.2020 3:05
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
Lowkey 12.05.2020 3:38
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
Live for something 05.05.2020 3:37
Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
Cabin fever 28.04.2020 4:06
Some people suffer from this experience. Find out what it means.
Bang on about something 21.04.2020 3:08
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
Fire 14.04.2020 2:48
Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
Running on fumes 07.04.2020 2:56
What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
Sheeple 31.03.2020 2:25
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
Hater 17.03.2020 2:30
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
Talk shop 10.03.2020 2:31
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
Snackable 03.03.2020 2:38
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!
A memory like a sieve 25.02.2020 3:06
Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
Nomophobia 18.02.2020 2:47
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
Peacocking 11.02.2020 2:44
Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
Kick into the long grass 04.02.2020 2:53
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
Rat race 28.01.2020 2:22
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
Microworker 21.01.2020 2:27
What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
Similar podcasts
Listen to the Learning English Conversations podcast in Replaio
Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.
