Jul 8

The English We Speak: Rope someone in

This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Have you tried Real Easy English? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-englishSubscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/new ... Show More

3 m

Jul 1

The English We Speak: Scratch the surface

This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli ... Show More

2m 55s

Jun 24

The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

2m 5s

Jun 2024

Real Easy English: Exercise

Learn how to talk about your hobbies.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/real-easy-english/240614 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https ... Show More

5m 18s

Jul 2024

English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'quality'

Let's learn about the word 'quality' with Phil.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/course/eiam/unit-3/session-92 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ ... Show More

1m 11s

Jun 9

Office English: Pitching

Do you ever have to pitch ideas at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about sharing your ideas.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image credit: BBC/Getty Images)Find a full transcript for this episode and more progr ... Show More

6m 35s

May 16

Real Easy English: Talking about the seasons

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in Easy English about their favourite times of year.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250516FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengl ... Show More

5m 50s

May 30

Real Easy English: Talking about days out

Neil and Beth have a real conversation in Easy English about the places they like to visit.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250530FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ... Show More

6m 30s

Jun 27

Real Easy English: Talking about your brain

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about brains. WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250627 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ http ... Show More

6m 1s

Jun 16

British and American English

Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: 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 popula ... Show More

6m 7s

Jan 2025

Christmas Stories: How to tell a story

Pippa and Beth talk about some language you can use to tell a good story. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/christmas-stories/250110 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HER ... Show More

8m 22s

Apr 2

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'role'

Beth wants to tell you about some common verb collocations with the noun 'role'. Listen to her in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minu ... Show More

1m 16s

Jun 20

Real Easy English: Talking about worries

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their worries. WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250620 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ... Show More

5m 3s

The English We Speak: Ham-fisted