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Learning English Conversations

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier

Episodes

Total: 755

Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen.

Listen to the first part of Cinderella, our special pantomime. Cinderella dreams of escaping her ugl

In the last programme of the series, John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the words 'bo

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the expression 'early door

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go commando'.

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the phrase 'go postal'.

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning and usage of the phrase 'fit for purpose'.

English up to date 'Issue'

2010/10/25

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'issue' and how it can sometimes be used

English up to date 'Hella'

2010/10/18

In this week's episode, John Ayto explores the origin, meaning and use of the prefix 'hella'.

In this episode, John Ayto examines the meaning of the word 'chugger'.

English up to date 'Edgy'

2010/10/4

In this episode, John Ayto examines a new use of the word 'edgy'.

In this episode, John Ayto considers how people use the word 'minging'.

John Ayto explains the origin, meaning and use of the word 'bridezilla'

In this episode, you'll find out about a word regularly used when we talk about social networking. J

In this first episode in a new series of Keep your English up to date, John Ayto explains the origin