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Learning English Conversations is a BBC Radio show teaching everyday English expressions through The English We Speak segments. It has 828 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 160 seconds. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Learning English Conversations

Reach a large, engaged English learner audience through short, trusted BBC lessons

  • Over 800 episodes published on a near-weekly schedule give sustained presence.
  • Episodes run about two to three minutes, suited to brief host-read messages.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 877 ratings with a 4.5 average, indicating an active listener base.
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Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Education70%
Language Learning30%
Formats
short explainer, expression lesson, special series
Tone
instructive, friendly
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
2 to 4 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 877 Apple ratings (band of 1,000 to 5,000 ratings maps to 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), 828 episodes, BBC publisher with high Podcast Index popularity of 9 and strong 4.5 average rating.
Audience asks aboutWhat does this English expression mean?How do I use this phrase in conversation?How can I overcome speaking anxiety in English?
Age
30%18-24
30%25-34
20%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇮🇳 India20%
China15%
🇧🇷 Brazil10%
Other55%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
BBC
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only BBC Learning English resources.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Try one's patience' and 'Hot take' are benign language lessons with no flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 98 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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…
Learning English Conversations's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Learning English Conversations

Learning English Conversations is a BBC Radio programme that teaches everyday English expressions, most often through its weekly The English We Speak segment. The feed lists 828 episodes, released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 160 seconds. The show is published by BBC Radio, as stated in the feed and on Apple Podcasts.

The show is part of BBC Learning English, and its feed description points listeners to bbclearningenglish.com for further resources. No individual host is named in the feed. Apple Podcasts lists 877 ratings with a 4.5 average.

Listeners are estimated to be English learners across a range of ages and countries, an estimate rather than measured data. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which suggests roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show suits education and language-learning brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Learning English Conversations can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Learning English Conversations

How much does Learning English Conversations charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price list.

What is Learning English Conversations about?

It is a BBC Radio show teaching everyday English expressions and conversational phrases. Each week it features The English We Speak, a short lesson on a new word or phrase.

How do I contact Learning English Conversations about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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