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Learning English Conversations

by BBC Radio

The English We Speak: On the fly

19.11.2024 • 00:02:19

Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more...

The English We Speak: That's on you

12.11.2024 • 00:02:40

When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more progra...

The English We Speak: Warts and all

05.11.2024 • 00:03:15

An expression that means including all your imperfections. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with y...

The English We Speak: Off the scale

29.10.2024 • 00:02:35

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with y...

The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram

22.10.2024 • 00:03:10

Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more ...

The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

15.10.2024 • 00:02:50

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to hel...

The English We Speak: An uphill task

08.10.2024 • 00:03:03

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to h...

The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

30.09.2024 • 00:02:37

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help ...

The English We Speak: From the get-go

24.09.2024 • 00:02:54

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with you...

The English We Speak: Stomping ground

17.09.2024 • 00:02:47

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help yo...