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Learning English Conversations

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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.

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Episodes 26

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April 28 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Think on your feet
You don't need to be on your feet to think on your feet. Learn this expression here.
April 21 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Can't see the wood for the trees
This idiom is about focusing on small details and losing sight of the bigger picture.
April 14 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Yap
"Stop yapping!" Learn a word to use when someone talks a lot with Feifei and Georgie.
April 7 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Flow State
Enter flow state and feel fully focused. Learn how to use this expression here!
March 30 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Got you
Don't worry, I've got you! Learn how to use this expression in this programme.
March 24 · 2 min
The English We Speak: A bit of a stretch
It can be a bit of a stretch when we exaggerate. Learn how to use this expression here.

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