Learning English Conversations

BBC Radio

Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your English conversations easier. Every week, we teach you a new phrase or word you can use in conversation with The English We Speak. And we bring you special series to improve your English conversation. Try Beating Speaking Anxiety to learn how to fight your fears of speaking English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Learning English Conversations

Episodes (794)

Tuesday The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch
Monday Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke
Mon Feb 16th The English We Speak: Learn the hard way

Learning English Conversations

Feb 24, 2026
4¾ minutes
1 MB

Life isn't always great, sometimes things can be difficult. Use 'go through a rough patch' when life gets difficult for a while. Learn this useful expression with Feifei and Phil. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260223 And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app. We send a newsletter with our weekly higlights - subscr...

Learning English Conversations

The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch

BBC Radio

00:00 -02:56