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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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June 16 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Wrap it up
Sometimes you just want people to stop. Learn this expression with Feifei and Phil.
June 9 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall
Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much
June 2 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame
Moths are attracted to light. Learn how to use this metaphor with Feifei and Georgie.
May 26 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Gatekeep
Your hair looks great. Which product did you use? And don’t gatekeep!
May 19 · 2 min
The English We Speak: In over my head
I'm so stressed, I'm in over my head! Learn how to use this expression in this programme
May 12 · 2 min
The English We Speak: A hunch
Have a feeling but not sure why or where it came from?
May 5 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Take it as a given
What should you take as a given when learning English? Learn how to use this expression!
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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