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Do you get anxious when speaking English? You’re not alone.In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how to increase your confidence speaking English, even when you make mistakes.With professor of Chinese Han Luo and speaking coach Barnaby Griffiths.WATCH – ... Show More

Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260112TRY THE LISTENING ROOM ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roo ... Show More

This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260105TRY THE LISTENING ROOM ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the ... Show More

<p>Welcome to this first English lesson in a series where I&apos;ll talk about how to describe people in different ways.  In this first English class I&apos;ll help you learn how to talk about someone who is good at something. There are 8 phrases that came to mind as I was design ... Show More

<p>Welcome to this second English lesson in a series where I&apos;ll talk about how to describe people in different ways.  In this English class I&apos;ll help you learn how to describe someone who is bad at something.<br/><br/>There were 8 phrases that I could think of as I was ... Show More

There are many things you can say. This type of question doesn't have a wrong answer. All answers will be correct. So the best answer is how good you can make the answer. A mediocre answer will be something like completing a project on time. You can say this, but add another twis ... Show More

Do you need help or would you like to ask someone to speak more slowly? Learn simple sentences to help you get help. 

Learn how to use the handy verb "llevar" to say how long you've been doing something. Plus, four ways to say "lockdown"...! 

<p>In today's lesson, I want to teach you some phrases that native English speakers use when talking about making mistakes. Because you don't just want to say, "I made a mistake. I made a mistake. I made a mistake" over and over, it gets boring and repetitive, so here are some di ... Show More

<p>As you learn English you&apos;ll want to be able to wish people well, or indicate that you hope they&apos;ll enjoy something. Maybe you just want to show them something interesting, or give them something. All of those things are done using the verb TO HAVE in the imperative.< ... Show More

<p>Have you learned some English alternatives to the phrase, &quot;I don&apos;t know!&quot; Sometimes it can be awkward when you are having an English conversation and you don&apos;t have the answer to an question. You might be tempted to say, &quot;I don&apos;t know.&quot; but y ... Show More

In today's episode, we're going to cover some of the top, must-know idioms that you'll hear in English! These idioms are great to sprinkle into your own conversation, but it will also help your comprehension when you understand other speakers better. Idioms are those funny little ... Show More