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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.

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1221 - The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road
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  • 1221 - The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road

    Sometimes at work we need to kick the can down the road. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.

    TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260316

    OFFICE ENGLISH: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english

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    Mon, 16 Mar 2026
  • 1220 - The English We Speak: Cut corners

    If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.

    TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260309

    BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

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    Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

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    LIKE PODCASTS?

    Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English

    They're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty)

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026
  • 1219 - Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself

    It can be harder to express our personality in a foreign language because we have fewer language tools available and speaking anxiety can make it harder to let our personalities shine.

    Learn from experts about this topic and get tips on how to show your true self in English in the last episode of this special series.

    Don't forget, you can watch Georgie's explainer videos and see learners of English try different activities to improve their speaking confidence. Find them on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

    Office English is back for a third series! Search for 'Learning English for Work' in your favourite podcast app, or find the episodes with free transcripts here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english

    Our newsletter with our weekly highlights and language learning tips comes out every Wednesday. Make sure you're signed up! https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026
  • 1218 - The English We Speak: Short-change

    If you give someone less than they deserve, you short-change them. Learn the literal and metaphorical use of this expression with Feifei and Georgie and hear more examples.

    IND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260302

    BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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    They're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty)

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026
  • 1217 - Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better

    Sometimes it can feel like no matter how much you practise speaking, you don’t get any better.

    In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about what to do when you feel stuck learning English.

    With speaking coaches Rhiannon Carter and Barnaby Griffiths.

    WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/progress-video

    TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/progress-podcast

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    Mon, 02 Mar 2026
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