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.

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Jul 9, 2024 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Ham-fisted
Here's an expression about clumsiness.
Jul 2, 2024 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Second nature
Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it.
Jun 25, 2024 · 3 min
The English we speak: Take the plunge
If you take the plunge, you make an important decision that cannot be easily reversed.
Jun 18, 2024 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs
Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and don’t know a good way to say it?
Jun 11, 2024 · 3 min
The English We Speak: Heavy lifting
Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.
Jun 4, 2024 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Stir the pot
Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!
May 28, 2024 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Wishy-washy
Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.
May 21, 2024 · 2 min
The English We Speak: Shook
A word to express surprise or shock.
May 14, 2024 · 1 min
The English We Speak: Let loose
An expression that means relax and celebrate.
May 13, 2024 · 37 sec
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May 7, 2024 · 2 min
Zing
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
Apr 30, 2024 · 2 min
Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
Apr 23, 2024 · 2 min
Beige flag
This describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make someone unlikeable.
Apr 16, 2024 · 2 min
Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
Apr 9, 2024 · 2 min
Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
Apr 2, 2024 · 2 min
In on it
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
Mar 26, 2024 · 2 min
Walk someone through
Let us walk you through how to use this phrase.
Mar 19, 2024 · 2 min
Brick by brick
There are some things that you have to build up gradually. Talk about them using this.
Mar 13, 2024 · 2 min
Read the room
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
Mar 12, 2024 · 2 min
Cook up an idea
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here.

Learning English Conversations

The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

The English We Speak: Second nature

The English we speak: Take the plunge

The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs

The English We Speak: Heavy lifting

The English We Speak: Stir the pot

The English We Speak: Wishy-washy

The English We Speak: Shook

The English We Speak: Let loose

IMPORTANT: This podcast is changing its name

Zing

Do the trick

Beige flag

Lay it on thick

Telling porkies

In on it

Walk someone through

Brick by brick

Read the room

Cook up an idea