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Audience Interest
- improving English conversation skills
- overcoming speaking anxiety
Podcast Focus
- teaching new phrases weekly
- special series for conversation improvement
Publishing Consistency
- 803 episodes produced
- active for 15 years
Platform Reach
- available on BBC platforms
- potentially on podcast directories
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 33 chart positions in 33 markets.
By chart position
- 🇩🇪DE · Language Learning#41M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Language Learning#6300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Language Learning#10300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Language Learning#11300K to 1M
- 🇮🇳IN · Language Learning#1300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.7M to 4.9M🎙 Daily cadence·803 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
5.6M to 16M🇩🇪18%🇦🇺6%🇺🇸6%+30 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.2M to 6.6M
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The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall
Jun 9, 2026
2m 49s
The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame
Jun 2, 2026
2m 44s
The English We Speak: Gatekeep
May 26, 2026
3m 00s
The English We Speak: In over my head
May 19, 2026
2m 53s
The English We Speak: A hunch
May 12, 2026
2m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/9/26 |  The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall | Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ideas at the wall to see if anything sticks. Learn how to use this 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-260608. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comWe send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters | 2m 49s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame | Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260601 Practise your listening in The Listening Room. Find it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roomWe send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters | 2m 44s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  The English We Speak: Gatekeep | Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products. Learn how with Feifei and Georgie.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260525Discover 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 highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersIf you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all. | 3m 00s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  The English We Speak: In over my head | Do you almost feel like you're drowning in your tasks? Maybe you're in over your head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and Feifei.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260518Discover 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 highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersIf you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all. | 2m 53s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  The English We Speak: A hunch | Is it true or is it just a hunch? Learn when and how to use ‘a hunch’ in this programmeFor more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260511Discover 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 highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersIf you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to find them all. | 2m 32s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  The English We Speak: Take it as a given✨ | language learningEnglish expressions+3 | — | BBC Radiobbclearningenglish.com+1 | — | English expressionslanguage tips+3 | — | 2m 37s | |
| 4/28/26 |  The English We Speak: Think on your feet✨ | thinking on your feetlanguage tips+3 | — | BBC RadioBBC Learning English+1 | — | think on your feetlanguage learning+3 | — | 2m 49s | |
| 4/21/26 | The English We Speak: Can't see the wood for the trees✨ | idiomslanguage learning+4 | — | BBC Radiobbclearningenglish.com+1 | — | idiomlanguage tips+4 | — | 3m 23s | |
| 4/14/26 |  The English We Speak: Yap✨ | language learningvocabulary+3 | — | BBC Learning English | — | yaptalking+3 | — | 3m 18s | |
| 4/7/26 |  The English We Speak: Flow State✨ | flow statelanguage tips+3 | — | BBC Radiobbclearningenglish.com+1 | — | flow statelanguage learning+3 | — | 3m 26s | |
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| 3/30/26 |  The English We Speak: Got you✨ | supportlanguage expression+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | got yousupport+3 | — | 2m 15s | |
| 3/24/26 |  The English We Speak: A bit of a stretch✨ | language learningexpressions+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | English expressionslanguage+3 | — | 2m 04s | |
| 3/16/26 |  The English We Speak: Kick the can down the road✨ | work expressionsidioms+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | kick the can down the roadwork expressions+3 | — | 2m 24s | |
| 3/10/26 |  The English We Speak: Cut corners✨ | language learningidioms+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | cut cornersEnglish expressions+3 | — | 3m 19s | |
| 3/9/26 |  Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself✨ | speaking anxietylanguage learning+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | speaking anxietylanguage tools+3 | — | 9m 08s | |
| 3/3/26 |  The English We Speak: Short-change✨ | language learningidioms+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | short-changeidiom+3 | — | 3m 33s | |
| 3/2/26 |  Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better✨ | speaking anxietylanguage learning+3 | Rhiannon CarterBarnaby Griffiths | BBC Radio | — | speaking anxietylanguage learning+3 | — | 7m 52s | |
| 2/24/26 |  The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch | 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-260223And 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 - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersIf you enjoy this podcast, you might like our others! Search 'BBC Learning English' to discover the range. | 2m 56s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 |  Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke | Have you ever been in a group of friends and everyone laughs, but you didn’t understand the joke?In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh when speaking English.With Peruvian performer Pepa Duarte.WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/humour-videoTRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/humour-podcastNEWSLETTER – Sign up to our email newsletter to hear about our latest lessons and programmes https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 | 10m 37s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  The English We Speak: Learn the hard way | Sometimes we ignore advice. Sometimes things go wrong and this programme is about those times. Phil and Feifei teach you how to use the expression to learn something the hard way.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260216BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxietySUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty) | 3m 04s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me | Have you ever spoken in English, and the other person didn’t understand?In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about accents and pronunciation.With Jennifer Jenkins, Emeritus Professor of Global Englishes, University of Southampton.WATCH – Find Georgie’s video with tips to improve your speaking here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/being_understood-videoTRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/being_understood-podcastNEWSLETTER – Sign up to our email newsletter to hear about our latest lessons and programmes https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 | 8m 55s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | The English We Speak: A big ask | Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn how to use it for those moments.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/tews/260209_tews_a_big_ask_transcript.pdfBEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxietySUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty) | 2m 53s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 |  Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people | Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends?In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.With Regina Kaplan Rakowski, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas.WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-videoTRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/4_BSA_speaking_in_front_of_others_transcript__.pdfNEWSLETTER – Sign up to our email newsletter to hear about our latest lessons and programmes https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 | 9m 23s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  The English We Speak: Facepalm moment | Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260202 BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters 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 popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app. (Photo: Getty) | 3m 22s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 |  Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people | Speaking is only one side of the conversation. You also have to listen to and understand the other person.In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening in real life conversations.With Erhan Aslan, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-videoTRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-podcastNEWSLETTER – Sign up to our email newsletter to hear about our latest lessons and programmes https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 | 9m 15s | ||||||
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