Learning English Conversations

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

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The English We Speak: A little something
Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.
23 Dec 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Moment of truth
Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. .
16 Dec 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: On their toes
This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything.
09 Dec 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Duck out
This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.
02 Dec 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Off base
This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality.
25 Nov 2025,3 mins
The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing
When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them.
18 Nov 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: No two ways about it
If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true.
11 Nov 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: -coded
Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn what 'coded' means here.
10 Nov 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
27 Oct 2025,3 mins
The English We Speak: -core
This expression describes the vibe of something. Learn it here!
21 Oct 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Cook
This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well.
14 Oct 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Neck of the woods
This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live
07 Oct 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Teething problems
Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new
30 Sep 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: No leg to stand on
This phrase means that someone's argument is weak
23 Sep 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Speak someone's language
This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.
16 Sep 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Ate
This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here.
09 Sep 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Muddle along
An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.
02 Sep 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Tough it out
When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out.
26 Aug 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: A you problem
Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem.
19 Aug 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Can't put my finger on it
Use this when you can't quite remember something
12 Aug 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: All hands on deck
This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here.
05 Aug 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: The CEO of...
This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something.
29 Jul 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Up to my eyes in
An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming.
22 Jul 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Dabble in
Here's an expression that talks about doing something for fun
15 Jul 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Rope someone in
This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here.
08 Jul 2025,3 mins
The English We Speak: Scratch the surface
This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn it here
01 Jul 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Step into the shoes
Learn an expression about responsibility
24 Jun 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Drop
An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released
17 Jun 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: All you like
An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.
10 Jun 2025,2 mins
The English We Speak: Around the clock
An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here!
03 Jun 2025,1 min