What to do when you don't understand: Live English class

"I'm scared, scared when I don't understand the other people.” - Paola 😰 When we think about language anxiety, we often think about the fear of speaking 🗣️, but that's only one part of a conversation. We also have to listen👂. In this live class with Georgie, learn some phrases to use in a conversation when you don't understand, practise listening to some fast, fluent speech and learn some idiomatic expressions. Download a FREE worksheet here for this lesson here 👉 https://bbc.in/3ZESaAa ! Mentioned in the class: 'The English We Speak' for learning idiomatic expressions 👉 https://bbc.in/3NdE725 'Real Easy English' for a real conversation in easy English 👉 https://bbc.in/4lAwWgU '6 Minute English' for an interview with help from BBC Learning English presenters 👉 https://bbc.in/4somFqS 'British Chat' for interviews featuring fast, natural speech 👉 https://bbc.in/4bxUz53 'Beating Speaking Anxiety' for boosting your speaking confidence 👉 https://bbc.in/3MRsYDM This class was broadcast live on our YouTube channel on 19 March 2026.