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

Every week, we teach you a new phrase or word you can use in conversation with The English We Speak. 

And we bring you special series to improve your English conversation. 

Try Beating Speaking Anxiety to learn how to fight your fears of speaking English. 

Find more at bbclearningenglish.com 

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The English We Speak

If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.

TRANSCRIPT: 
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260309 

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

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The English We Speak: Cut corners

It can be harder to express our personality in a foreign language because we have fewer language tools available and speaking anxiety can make it harder to let our personalities shine. 

Learn from experts about this topic and get tips on how to show your true self in English in the last episode of this special series. 

Don't forget, you can watch Georgie's explainer videos and see learners of English try different activities to improve their speaking confidence. Find them on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety

Office English is back for a third series! Search for 'Learning English for Work' in your favourite podcast app, or find the episodes with free transcripts here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself

If you give someone less than they deserve, you short-change them. Learn the literal and metaphorical use of this expression with Feifei and Georgie and hear more examples.

IND A TRANSCRIPT:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260302

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

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The English We Speak: Short-change

Sometimes it can feel like no matter how much you practise speaking, you don’t get any better.

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about what to do when you feel stuck learning English.

With speaking coaches Rhiannon Carter and Barnaby Griffiths.

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

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

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better

Life isn't always great, sometimes things can be difficult. Use 'go through a rough patch' when life gets difficult for a while. Learn this useful expression with Feifei and Phil.

As always, find a free transcript here: 
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260223

And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.

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If you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to discover the range.

The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch

Have you ever been in a group of friends and everyone laughs, but you didn’t understand the joke?

In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh when speaking English.

With Peruvian performer Pepa Duarte.

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

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

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke

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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✔️ Learning English Grammar
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✔️ 6 Minute English

They're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty)

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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Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

LIKE PODCASTS?
Try some of our other popular podcasts including:
✔️ Learning English Grammar
✔️ Learning English from the News
✔️ 6 Minute English

They're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty)

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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The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch

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