Learning English Conversations Podcast
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes to download
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Other half
Mon 4 Nov 2013
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
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Bits and bobs
Mon 28 Oct 2013
Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?
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Ace
Mon 14 Oct 2013
Do you like playing cards? Are you ace at playing cards? Join us for an 'ace' programme.
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Out of the picture
Mon 30 Sep 2013
Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
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Cut to the chase
Mon 23 Sep 2013
Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of...
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Don't make a scene!
Mon 9 Sep 2013
Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre.
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Phone slang
Mon 2 Sep 2013
When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone...
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Can of worms
Mon 26 Aug 2013
In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at...
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What's his face?
Mon 19 Aug 2013
What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this to of...
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Straight from the horse's mouth
Mon 12 Aug 2013
Learn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this...
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After
Mon 5 Aug 2013
Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want.
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Weather idioms
Mon 29 Jul 2013
Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup?
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Legend
Tue 23 Jul 2013
Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it...
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The bee's knees
Mon 8 Jul 2013
Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests...
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To put all your eggs in one basket
Mon 1 Jul 2013
How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking...
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Don't make me laugh!
Mon 24 Jun 2013
It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen.
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A leopard can't change its spots
Mon 17 Jun 2013
Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots.
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Haven't slept a wink
Mon 3 Jun 2013
Zzzz... Neil had a crying child in his room and Feifei had a mosquito in hers.
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I wasn't born yesterday
Mon 20 May 2013
Were you born yesterday? Probably not, but this is a useful expression if someone's to...
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Six-pack
Mon 13 May 2013
Do you have a six-pack or a one-pack? Maybe it's time to do more exercise! Find out in...
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To cook the books
Mon 6 May 2013
Neil is cooking an unusual meal in the 大象传媒 Learning English kitchen. Would you like to...
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On the up
Mon 29 Apr 2013
Things are 'on the up' for Jennifer and Jean at work. Find out why in The English We...
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LOL!
Mon 22 Apr 2013
Do you know what this text message abbreviation means? Find out with Jennifer and Rob...