The English We Speak

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.

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• The English We Speak: Got you

  hier, à 10:42
  If you've got someone, you support them.Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Becca. As always, find a free...
• The English We Speak: A bit of a stretch

  il y a 1 semaine
  Sometimes we say things that aren't 100% true. They're not complete lies, but they are a bit of a stretch. Learn how to...
• The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road

  il y a 2 semaines
  Sometimes at work we need to kick the can down the road. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei. TRANSCRIPT:...
• The English We Speak: Cut corners

  il y a 3 semaines
  If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to...
• Beating Speaking Anxiety: I'm scared I can't be myself

  il y a 3 semaines
  It can be harder to express our personality in a foreign language because we have fewer language tools available and speaki...