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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.

Find more at bbclearningenglish.com

Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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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.

Find more at bbclearningenglish.com

Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Published 2021-03-02

Clout

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Learn an expression about having influence.

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Learn an expression about having influence.

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Published 2021-02-23

GOAT

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'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.

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'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.

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Published 2021-02-16

Workation

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'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.

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'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.

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Published 2021-02-09

Moonshot

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Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.

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Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.

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Published 2021-02-02

Slap-bang

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Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.

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Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.

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Published 2021-01-26

Sadfishing

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A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.

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A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.

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Published 2021-01-19

Mic drop

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Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.

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Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.

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Published 2021-01-12

Tone deaf

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Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...

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Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...

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Published 2021-01-05

'A' game

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Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

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Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.

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Published 2020-12-28

Frontliner

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We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

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We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline

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Published 2020-12-15

On fleek

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From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

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From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

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Published 2020-12-01

Key worker

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Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Published 2020-11-24

Sharenting

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Don't share too many photos of your children!

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Don't share too many photos of your children!

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Published 2020-11-17

Plastic footprint

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It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

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It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.

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Published 2020-11-10

Spoiler alert!

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A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

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A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.

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Published 2020-11-02

Listicle

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Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

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Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.

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Published 2020-10-27

Doomscrolling

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Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

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Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.

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Published 2020-10-20

Crowdsourcing

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Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

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Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.

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Published 2020-10-13

One step at a time

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When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

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When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.

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Published 2020-10-06

Bog-standard

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How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

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How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

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Published 2020-09-22

Climate emergency

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Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

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Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

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Published 2020-09-15

Thirsty

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A word for social media attention-seekers!

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A word for social media attention-seekers!

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Published 2020-09-08

Vanilla

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Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

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Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.

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Published 2020-09-01

Roast

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Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

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Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.

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Published 2020-08-25

Sticking point

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A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

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A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.

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Published 2020-08-11

Living in a bubble

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Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

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Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?

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Published 2020-08-04

Cancelled

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Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

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Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.

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Published 2020-07-28

New normal

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Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

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Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.

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Published 2020-07-21

Slippery slope

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Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

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Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.

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Published 2020-06-30

Blended working

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A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

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A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

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Published 2020-06-23

JOMO

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Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

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Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

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Published 2020-06-16

Furlough

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Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Published 2020-06-02

Flexing

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What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

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What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.

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Published 2020-05-26

Salty

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Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

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Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.

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Published 2020-05-19

Skeleton crew

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An expression for when there aren't many people working.

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An expression for when there aren't many people working.

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Published 2020-05-12

Lowkey

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A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

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A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.

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Published 2020-04-28

Cabin fever

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Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.

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Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.

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Published 2020-04-21

Bang on about something

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Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?

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Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?

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Published 2020-04-14

Fire

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Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.

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Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.

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Published 2020-04-07

Running on fumes

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What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

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What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

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Published 2020-03-31

Sheeple

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Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

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Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

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Published 2020-03-17

Hater

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Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

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Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

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Published 2020-03-10

Talk shop

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If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

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If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

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