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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: Shook

    The English We Speak: Shook

    A word to express surprise or shock.
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    The English We Speak: Let loose

    The English We Speak: Let loose

    An expression that means relax and celebrate.
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    TRANSCRIPT
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    IMPORTANT: This podcast is changing its name

    IMPORTANT: This podcast is changing its name

    This podcast is changing its name! Don’t worry, you will still be able to learn new expressions with The English We Speak. And we’ll also have some new programmes with authentic English conversation to help you learn.
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    Zing

    Zing

    Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

    • 2 min
    Do the trick

    Do the trick

    Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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    TRANSCRIPT
    Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240429.
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    • 2 min
    Beige flag

    Beige flag

    An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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    TRANSCRIPT
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240422.
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