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Learning English Conversations
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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at
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The English We Speak: Aura farming
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Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.
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02:59
The English We Speak: Lock in
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This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!
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02:37
The English We Speak: A fresh start
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A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.
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02:36
The English We Speak: A little something
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Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.
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02:48
The English We Speak: Moment of truth
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Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme.
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02:36
The English We Speak: On their toes
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This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here.
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02:39
The English We Speak: Duck out
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This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.
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02:27
The English We Speak: Off base
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This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.
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03:09
The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing
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When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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02:50
The English We Speak: No two ways about it
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If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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02:24
The English We Speak: -coded
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Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'.
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02:59
The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
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This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
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03:00
The English We Speak: -core
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This expression describes the vibe of something.
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02:36
The English We Speak: Cook
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This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here.
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02:23
The English We Speak: Neck of the woods
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This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.
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02:15
The English We Speak: Teething problems
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Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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02:42
The English We Speak: No leg to stand on
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This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.
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02:58
The English We Speak: Speak someone's language
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This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.
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02:42
The English We Speak: Ate
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This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here.
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02:21
The English We Speak: Muddle along
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An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.
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02:29
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