Learning English Conversations Podcast
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Language of the blogosphere
Tue 11 Dec 2012
Finn has entered the blogosphere! Find out what this word means in The English We Speak.
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Irons in the fire
Mon 10 Dec 2012
Jen tells Helen that she has a few 'irons in the fire' for her fortnight off work.
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Man flu
Mon 3 Dec 2012
Li is worried when she learns that Neil has caught man flu. But how will she react she...
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Drop dead gorgeous
Mon 26 Nov 2012
Li is worried when Jen says somebody is 'drop dead gorgeous'. What does this phrase mean?
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Celeb (Celebrity): 19 Nov
Mon 19 Nov 2012
Vera teaches Rob how and when to use the word 'celeb' in a modern society.
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Emoticon: 12 Nov
Mon 12 Nov 2012
Rob and Vera have a misunderstanding about an email. Listen to this programme to find...
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Keep your chin up!: 5 Nov
Mon 5 Nov 2012
Rob tells Vera to 'keep her chin up'. But what does he mean? Find out with this week's...
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Cost an arm and a leg
Mon 29 Oct 2012
Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?
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Hunky-dory
Mon 22 Oct 2012
Rob and Chris mention the phrase 'hunky-dory' to Helen. Are they trying to say that We...
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Things are looking up
Mon 15 Oct 2012
Helen gets confused when she hears that 'things are looking up'. Find out what this We...
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My mind has gone blank
Mon 8 Oct 2012
Rosie's mind has gone blank in the studio! Does that mean she's lost her memory? to to...
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Shut up
Mon 1 Oct 2012
Li and Rosie look at an expression which can be rude or jokey. Be careful how you use it!
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Throw the book at somebody
Mon 24 Sep 2012
Rosie arrives late again and she tells Helen that their boss will throw the book at her.
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A finger in every pie
Mon 17 Sep 2012
Jen made some delicious pies but what does it mean when we say she has 'a finger in...
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Finding your feet
Mon 10 Sep 2012
Helen and Rosie are doing a salsa class, but Rosie is still finding her feet.
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The skin of your teeth
Mon 3 Sep 2012
Jennifer managed to do something by the skin of her teeth. What does it mean?
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No-win situation
Mon 27 Aug 2012
Rob finds himself in a no-win situation although he wins a horse racing bet.
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Plain sailing
Mon 20 Aug 2012
Li joins Rob on a sailing boat. Listen to their excursion and learn some sailing idioms..
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Down with the kids
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Why is Rob dressing like a teenager? Find out in The English We Speak!
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Quids in
Mon 6 Aug 2012
Have you ever made a lot of money? Rob's got the right expression for Helen.
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Sheepish
Mon 30 Jul 2012
Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish.
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Keep me posted
Mon 23 Jul 2012
Neil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more...
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To go bananas
Mon 16 Jul 2012
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got to do...
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Not give someone the time of day
Mon 9 Jul 2012
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is and...
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Put your money where your mouth is: 02 JUL12
Mon 2 Jul 2012
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is and...
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To fly by the seat of your pants
Mon 25 Jun 2012
Can Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.
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To bend over backwards
Mon 18 Jun 2012
What are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?
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It's a joke
Mon 11 Jun 2012
Does the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's...
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What's the damage?
Mon 4 Jun 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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Why the long face?
Mon 28 May 2012
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
