Learning English Conversations Podcast
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes to download
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The English We Speak: Lock in
Tuesday
This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!
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The English We Speak: A fresh start
Tue 30 Dec 2025
A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.
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The English We Speak: A little something
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.
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The English We Speak: Moment of truth
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. .
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The English We Speak: On their toes
Tue 9 Dec 2025
This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything.
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The English We Speak: Duck out
Tue 2 Dec 2025
This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.
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The English We Speak: Off base
Tue 25 Nov 2025
This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality.
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The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing
Tue 18 Nov 2025
When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them.
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The English We Speak: No two ways about it
Tue 11 Nov 2025
If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true.
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The English We Speak: -coded
Mon 10 Nov 2025
Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn what 'coded' means here.
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The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
Mon 27 Oct 2025
This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
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The English We Speak: -core
Tue 21 Oct 2025
This expression describes the vibe of something. Learn it here!
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The English We Speak: Cook
Tue 14 Oct 2025
This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well.
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The English We Speak: Neck of the woods
Tue 7 Oct 2025
This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live
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The English We Speak: Teething problems
Tue 30 Sep 2025
Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new
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The English We Speak: No leg to stand on
Tue 23 Sep 2025
This phrase means that someone's argument is weak
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The English We Speak: Speak someone's language
Tue 16 Sep 2025
This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.
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The English We Speak: Ate
Tue 9 Sep 2025
This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here.
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The English We Speak: Muddle along
Tue 2 Sep 2025
An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.
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The English We Speak: Tough it out
Tue 26 Aug 2025
When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out.
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The English We Speak: A you problem
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem.
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The English We Speak: Can't put my finger on it
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Use this when you can't quite remember something
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The English We Speak: All hands on deck
Tue 5 Aug 2025
This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here.
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The English We Speak: The CEO of...
Tue 29 Jul 2025
This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something.
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The English We Speak: Up to my eyes in
Tue 22 Jul 2025
An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming.
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The English We Speak: Dabble in
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Here's an expression that talks about doing something for fun
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The English We Speak: Rope someone in
Tue 8 Jul 2025
This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here.
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The English We Speak: Scratch the surface
Tue 1 Jul 2025
This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn it here
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The English We Speak: Drop
Tue 17 Jun 2025
An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released
