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Learning English Conversations

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

Episodes

Total: 755

Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.

On the go

2024/1/30

A phrase to describe how busy you are

A blow

2024/1/22

What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us

Rears its head

2024/1/16

Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase

Elbow grease

2024/1/8

Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.

You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.

Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.

I don't buy it

2023/12/19

Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'

Touch grass

2023/12/12

Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.

I'm out

2023/12/5

Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.

Plan b

2023/11/28

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

Sound out

2023/11/21

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

Fly by night

2023/11/14

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

One-up

2023/11/14

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

Tread on someone's toes

2023/10/31

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

Mental gymnastics

2023/10/24

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

Call dibs

2023/10/17

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?

Run for the hills

2023/10/10

What makes you want to run for the hills?

Each to their own

2023/9/26

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?

Fill your boots

2023/9/19

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?