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Learning English Conversations

by BBC Radio

The English We Speak: Come full circle

20.05.2025 • 00:02:42

An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/n...

The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears

13.05.2025 • 00:02:38

Use this expression when something really annoys you. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT...

The English We Speak: Feel seen

06.05.2025 • 00:03:18

An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli...

The English We Speak: It's giving

29.04.2025 • 00:02:28

An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng...

The English We Speak: Dial down

22.04.2025 • 00:02:35

Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bb...

The English We Speak: The name of the game

15.04.2025 • 00:02:33

Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.c...

The English We Speak: Do it for the plot

08.04.2025 • 00:02:25

An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc....

The English We Speak: Let something slide

01.04.2025 • 00:03:10

You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode. TRANSCRIPT Find a f...

The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm

25.03.2025 • 00:02:37

What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fea...

The English We Speak: Have someone on

25.03.2025 • 00:02:30

This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here. TRANSCRIPT Find a full trans...