Learning English Conversations

Learning English Conversations

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier. Every week, we teach you a new phrase or expression.

Learning English Conversations

Episodes (551 available)

Learning English Conversations, The English We Speak: A bit of a stretch

It can be a bit of a stretch when we exaggerate. Learn how to use this expression here.

24 Mar 2026

2 mins

Learning English Conversations, The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road

When do people kick the can down the road?

16 Mar 2026

2 mins

Learning English Conversations, The English We Speak: Cut corners

Do you ever cut corners to save time? Learn this phrase and hear lots of examples.

10 Mar 2026

3 mins

Learning English Conversations, Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself

Do you feel like you can show your personality and be yourself in English?

9 Mar 2026

9 mins

Learning English Conversations, The English We Speak: Short-change

Have you ever felt short-changed? Learn what this phrase means and hear more examples!

3 Mar 2026

4 mins

Learning English Conversations, Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better

Georgie and Hanan talk about what to do when you feel stuck learning English.

2 Mar 2026

8 mins

Learning English Conversations, The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch

Learn an expression to use when life gets difficult for a while

24 Feb 2026

3 mins

Learning English Conversations, Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke

Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh in English.

23 Feb 2026

11 mins

Learning English Conversations, The English We Speak: Learn the hard way

What did you have to learn the hard way?

16 Feb 2026

3 mins

Learning English Conversations, Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me

Georgie and Hanan talk about accents and pronunciation

16 Feb 2026

9 mins

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