Learning English Conversations

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier. Every week, we teach you a new phrase or expression.

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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.
02 Jun 2026,2 mins
The English We Speak: Gatekeep
Your hair looks great. Which product did you use? And don’t gatekeep!
26 May 2026,3 mins
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
19 May 2026,2 mins
The English We Speak: A hunch
Have a feeling but not sure why or where it came from?
12 May 2026,2 mins
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!
05 May 2026,2 mins
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.
28 Apr 2026,2 mins
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.
21 Apr 2026,3 mins
The English We Speak: Yap
"Stop yapping!" Learn a word to use when someone talks a lot with Feifei and Georgie.
14 Apr 2026,3 mins
The English We Speak: Flow State
Enter flow state and feel fully focused. Learn how to use this expression here!
07 Apr 2026,3 mins
The English We Speak: Got you
Don't worry, I've got you! Learn how to use this expression in this programme.
30 Mar 2026,2 mins
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.
24 Mar 2026,2 mins
The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road
When do people kick the can down the road?
16 Mar 2026,2 mins
The English We Speak: Cut corners
Do you ever cut corners to save time? Learn this phrase and hear lots of examples.
10 Mar 2026,3 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself
Do you feel like you can show your personality and be yourself in English?
09 Mar 2026,9 mins
The English We Speak: Short-change
Have you ever felt short-changed? Learn what this phrase means and hear more examples!
03 Mar 2026,3 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better
Georgie and Hanan talk about what to do when you feel stuck learning English.
02 Mar 2026,7 mins
The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch
Learn an expression to use when life gets difficult for a while
24 Feb 2026,2 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke
Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh in English.
23 Feb 2026,10 mins
The English We Speak: Learn the hard way
What did you have to learn the hard way?
16 Feb 2026,3 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me
Georgie and Hanan talk about accents and pronunciation
16 Feb 2026,8 mins
The English We Speak: A big ask
What's a big ask for you? Learn how to use this expression here!
10 Feb 2026,2 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people
Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.
09 Feb 2026,9 mins
The English We Speak: Facepalm moment
Something embarrassing or frustrating could cause a facepalm moment.
03 Feb 2026,3 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people
Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening during conversations
02 Feb 2026,9 mins
The English We Speak: Shoot off
Everyday English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
27 Jan 2026,2 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 2. I’m scared of forgetting my words
Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know.
26 Jan 2026,8 mins
The English We Speak: Hot on the heels
This expression means something happens immediately after something else.
20 Jan 2026,2 mins
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 1. I’m scared of making mistakes
In our new series, learn how to increase your confidence speaking English.
19 Jan 2026,11 mins
The English We Speak: Aura farming
Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.
13 Jan 2026,2 mins
The English We Speak: Lock in
This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!
06 Jan 2026,2 mins