Learning English Conversations
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at
bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Latest episodes
Mar 31, 2015 • 3min
Put a sock in it!
Why has Helen put a sock in the toaster and how is that going to keep her quiet?
Mar 31, 2015 • 2min
A wild card
Who's the wild card in the office? Rob and Feifei use a phrase to describe an unpredictable colleague.
Mar 17, 2015 • 3min
To take a shot / stab in the dark
Feifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark doesn't involve using knives!
Mar 10, 2015 • 3min
To keep a lid on it
Li and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?
Mar 3, 2015 • 2min
To be on the ball
Learn a phrase to describe the ability to react quickly to things.
Feb 24, 2015 • 3min
Mind-blowing
Feifei and Harry use an expression for things that amaze and astound.
Feb 17, 2015 • 3min
Out for the count
Neil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.
Feb 10, 2015 • 3min
Game changer
Feifei and Harry use an expression for people and ideas that change the way we do things.
Feb 3, 2015 • 3min
Wow factor
Harry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.
Jan 27, 2015 • 3min
Full on
Harry and Feifei talk about a common colloquial expression for when things are intense.
