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

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The English We Speak

Sometimes we ignore advice. Sometimes things go wrong and this programme is about those times. Phil and Feifei teach you how to use the expression to learn something the hard way.

FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260216

BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

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The English We Speak: Learn the hard way

Have you ever spoken in English, and the other person didn’t understand?

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about accents and pronunciation.

With Jennifer Jenkins, Emeritus Professor of Global Englishes, University of Southampton.

WATCH – Find Georgie’s video with tips to improve your speaking here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/being_understood-video

TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/being_understood-podcast

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me

Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn how to use it for those moments.

FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
✔️ https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/tews/260209_tews_a_big_ask_transcript.pdf

BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

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The English We Speak: A big ask

Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends?

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.

With Regina Kaplan Rakowski, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas.

WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-video

TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/4_BSA_speaking_in_front_of_others_transcript__.pdf

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people

Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.

FIND A TRANSCRIPT: 
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260202 

BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety 

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The English We Speak: Facepalm moment

Speaking is only one side of the conversation. You also have to listen to and understand the other person.

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening in real life conversations.

With Erhan Aslan, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.

WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-video

TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-podcast

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people

This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.

FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260126

BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: 
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

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The English We Speak: Shoot off

Have you ever been speaking English, and suddenly you freeze and forget your words?

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know in a new language.

With Alissa Melinger, Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Dundee.

WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/forgetting_words-podcast

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 2. I’m scared of forgetting my words

This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here.

FIND A TRANSCRIPT: 
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260119 

TRY BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY 
✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety 

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Try some of our other popular podcasts including: 
✔️ Learning English Grammar 
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✔️ 6 Minute English 

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The English We Speak: Hot on the heels

Do you get anxious when speaking English? You’re not alone.

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how to increase your confidence speaking English, even when you make mistakes.

With professor of Chinese Han Luo and speaking coach Barnaby Griffiths.

WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/making_mistakes-video

TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/making_mistakes-podcast

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me

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