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Short episodes on everyday idioms and phrases from The English We Speak.

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9:08

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 8. I’m scared I can’t be myself

Overcome the fear of not being yourself while speaking English.

2026-03-09

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3:33

The English We Speak: Short-change

Learn how to use 'short-change' to describe getting less than you deserve.

2026-03-03

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7:52

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 7. I’m scared I’m not getting better

This episode explores how to overcome the feeling that your English speaking is not improving.

2026-03-02

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2:56

The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch

Learn how to use the expression 'go through a rough patch' for difficult times.

2026-02-24

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10:37

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke

This episode explores how to deal with the fear of not understanding jokes in English.

2026-02-23

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 5. I’m scared people won’t understand me

This episode explores how to overcome the fear of not being understood.

2026-02-16

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The English We Speak: Learn the hard way

Learn how to use the expression 'learn something the hard way'.

2026-02-16

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2:53

The English We Speak: A big ask

Learn how to use the phrase 'a big ask' for difficult requests.

2026-02-10

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9:23

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people

This episode explores public speaking anxiety in English and how to overcome it.

2026-02-09

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The English We Speak: Facepalm moment

Learn how to use the phrase facepalm moment for embarrassing mistakes.

2026-02-03

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