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Speak English With A British Accent

Would you like to speak English with an RP British English accent. This podcast provides pronunciation practice and tips and tricks to improve your spoken English.
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A 30 Day British Accent Challenge - 🏖 Holiday Expressions Every Brit Uses (And You Should Too) - 📚 7 Unusual '-ish' Verbs to Polish Your English - ☕ Office Small Talk: What to Say by the Kettle (Without Making It Weird)

Join the British Accent Challenge : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/ Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Dona...

Jul 04, 202515 minSeason 8Ep. 17

How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article 👂 - How to Say “Player” Without Sounding Like an American Footballer

🎧 WitchTok Listening Comprehension Questions What reasons does Ayla Skinner give for why witchcraft feels empowering to her? (Hint: She mentions control, individuality, and how she lives her life.) According to the article, how has TikTok changed access to witchcraft and the way it's practised? (Learners should listen out for comparisons with how things were “years ago.”) What does Frankie Castanea say about the term ‘witch’ and how it's used across different cultures? (This checks understandin...

Jun 30, 202511 minSeason 8Ep. 16

🎧 Roleplay Time! 3 Common Work Calls in Perfect British English - How to Say “I Don’t Know” Like a True Brit 🇬🇧 - 10 British Questions That Aren’t Looking for Answers - ☕ How to Speak Up in a Meeting (Without Sounding Pushy)

📞 Scenario 1: Confirming an Order Receptionist: "Good morning, Thames Supplies, this is Maria speaking." Caller: "Hi Maria, it’s Imogen from Hamilton Creative. I’m just calling to confirm our stationery order for next week." Receptionist: "Of course – let me just check that for you… Yes, we’ve got you down for delivery on Tuesday the 18th, before midday." Caller: "Brilliant. And can I just double-check it’s going to our Bishopsgate office?" Receptionist: "Yes, that’s what I’ve got here. Is ther...

Jun 27, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 15

Speak RP Like A Nursery Rhyme Star ⭐🌟 - SPLash out on your pronunciation today 💦 - 10 Tricky Pronunciations

🎶 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary Rhyme: Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row. 🎶 Jack and Jill Rhyme: Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill came tumbling after. Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learning...

Jun 23, 202512 minSeason 8Ep. 14

☕ “How’s your day going?” – Making Small Talk Over the Phone (Without Cringing) - How not to sound like a jerk - The Passive/Aggressive worksheet - Shall we? Why British people love this little word.

Click here to download worksheet/answersheet .: https://learningbritishaccent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PassiveAggressiveAnswerSheet.pdf Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-britis...

Jun 20, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 13

Mastering the ‘SPR’ Cluster in RP English - Roleplay – You’ve Lost Your Luggage at Heathrow. What Do You Say? - Listening Practice - Fairytale Story Clip

🎧 Practice Dialogue YOU: “Excuse me, sorry to trouble you — I think my luggage may have been mislaid.” SHARON (exhausted but trying): “Oh… was it on the 14:30 from Madrid?” YOU: “Yes, and it doesn’t seem to have arrived on the carousel. Would it be possible to check if it’s still on the aircraft?” SHARON: “There’s a form you can fill in.” YOU: “Lovely. Is it online or… paper?” (with quiet doom) SHARON: “Paper.” YOU: “Of course it is.” (smiling, dying inside) “Well — thank you for your help.” Wa...

Jun 16, 202511 minSeason 8Ep. 12

☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout 💪🎙️- I used to be confused about this... but now I’m used to it. - Used To Quiz

Go here to take the quiz : https://learningbritishaccent.com/used-to-quiz/ Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me...

Jun 13, 202515 minSeason 8Ep. 11

Do you know how to use these 2 little words? - Such and So Quiz - 📞 “Hi, this is Alex calling from…” – Mastering the Art of Professional Voicemails - 👟👠 “How to Talk About Shoes in RP English (Without Putting Your Foot in It)”

You can take the quiz here: https://learningbritishaccent.com/such-and-so-quiz/ 🎧 Your Turn: Practice Sentence “I wore my ballet flats to the office but switched to stilettos for dinner.” Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritis...

Jun 06, 202521 minSeason 8Ep. 10

You know about question tags, don’t you? - 🧠 Question Tag Quiz: Can You Tag It? - 📞 “Sorry, you’re breaking up…” – How to Handle Bad Lines (Politely!) - “Give Me a Hand” – Phrasal Verbs with ‘Hand’

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

May 30, 202515 minSeason 8Ep. 9

Can you tell me what this section is about? - 🎯 The Embedded Questions Quiz - 📅 “Could we book you in for Tuesday at 10?” – Polite British Phrases for Scheduling Calls - How to say “you idiot” — the British way (with the accent to match

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

May 23, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 8

UK Vs US grammar: I’ve just had lunch. Or… I just had lunch? 🇬🇧 vs 🇺🇸 - British Tenses QUIZ - 📞 How to Handle Difficult and Confused Calls (Like a True Brit) - How to Be Subtly British When Leaving a Party Early 🎉👋

Go to the Quiz: https://learningbritishaccent.com/present-perfect-past-simple-quiz/ 🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Handling an Impatient Caller Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Customer Services, Rachel speaking." Caller: "I've been trying to get through for half an hour! This is ridiculous!" Receptionist: "I'm very sorry you've had trouble reaching us. Let me see how I can help you today." Caller: "I need to speak to someone about my order — right now!" Receptionist: "Of course. May I take a few details, a...

May 16, 202515 minSeason 8Ep. 7

Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit)

Link to Quiz: https://learningbritishaccent.com/cleft-sentences-quiz/ You will need membership to the British Accent Bundle (make sure you're signed into your account when accessing the quiz) 🎯 Model Dialogue for Practice [At the office – taking and leaving a message] Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Marketing Department, Sarah speaking." Caller: "Oh, hello, could I speak to Laura, please?" Receptionist: "I'm terribly sorry, Laura’s away from her desk at the moment. Would you like to leave a mess...

May 09, 202518 minSeason 8Ep. 6

Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don’t Just Say "I’m Hungry" – Say It Like a Br

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

May 02, 202521 minSeason 8Ep. 5

💩 British Slang Know Your S**T - Collocations with OUT - 📞 Mastering Phone English: Phrases for Asking Callers to Wait and Connecting Them - 19 Ways Brits Begrudgingly End a Tea Break ☕

Section 2 starts around 6mins into the show. Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a ...

Apr 25, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 4

15 British English Phrases That Native Speakers Use All the Time 🇬🇧 - What improvisation techniques can be used to improve speaking skills? - Are there any rules to help pronounce a word you don't know? - Mastering the Art of Complaining – RP Styl

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

Apr 18, 202515 minSeason 8Ep. 3

Knackered? Cream-Crackered? Learn to Sound Properly Exhausted in RP! - Is this the most complex grammar rule in English? - Surprising Words That Sound British But Aren’t - Essential Phrasal Verbs with 'Put': 3 Quick Ones You Must Know!

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

Apr 11, 202518 minSeason 8Ep. 2

Listening and Comprehension Exercises : Voicemail / Phone Calls / News Bulletins / Travel Directions

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

Apr 04, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 1

The “Stress Changes Meaning” Rule - Are You Ack-chlee Saying This Right? 🤔 - Mastering the Art of Asking for Directions (Without Sounding Like a Lost Tourist) - A 30 Day British Accent Challenge

Use the code April20 to get £20 off the British Accent Bundle. Limited time only! Join the 30 DAY CHALLENGE : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/ Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Want to get...

Mar 28, 202515 minSeason 7Ep. 12

Think in English? Blimey, That’s a Brain Workout! 🧠🇬🇧 - Can you develop a British accent later in life? - Exploring British Slang for "Go to Bed” - Mastering Quantities: How to Measure Like a Brit (Without Losing Your Mind)

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishacc...

Mar 21, 202520 minSeason 7Ep. 11

Why You're Not Prepared For Real English Communication - 🌦️ English Conversation Practice: What’s Your Favourite Season? - Mastering the "Z" Sound in RP British English - Why do Brits sound polite even when they’re annoyed? 🇬🇧😇

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/ Follow me on TikTok: @learningbritishaccent...

Mar 14, 202518 minSeason 7Ep. 10

Worried About Your Accent Affecting Your English Test Score? - Struggling to Open Conversations in English? Let’s Fix That - Want VS Won't: English pronunciation lesson 🗣️ - Are you asking a question or casting a spell? 🧙‍♂️

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/ Follow me on TikTok: @learningbritishaccent...

Mar 07, 202513 minSeason 7Ep. 9

Better" or "Bedder"? Let’s Settle This Once and For All! - Business English Phrases: Getting Ahead 🏃 - 20 common phrasal verbs with LOOK 👀 - 30 Day Challenge

Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said the butter’s bitter. If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter. If you haven't got time to design your own 30 day learning journey, hop onto my British Accent 30 Day Challenge here : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/ Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccen...

Feb 28, 202517 minSeason 7Ep. 8

Stop Saying "CAN YOU REPEAT THAT?" . - 🗣️ Master Your British Accent with These Unique Tips! - Can You Guess These British Idioms? - DON’T say “GOODBYE” in English | Learn THESE to sound like a NATIVE

🍵 4. Tea with the Queen Roleplay Imagine you’re invited to tea with Her Majesty! Practice lines : “Your Majesty, would you care for another cup of tea?” “This Earl Grey is delightful, isn’t it?”Perfect for mastering polite British phrases and the all-important RP intonation. Here’s an imaginary conversation……. 🏰 The Royal Tea Party Begins 👑 The Queen/King: "Ah, welcome! Do take a seat. I trust you had a pleasant journey?" 🫖 You: "Your Majesty, it is an absolute honour to be here. Yes, thank ...

Feb 21, 202521 minSeason 7Ep. 7

Lovey-Dovey British English Terms of Endearment - Brits in Love: A Guide to Slang and Lingo 💕 - Love and Relationships in British English: Idioms and Expressions 💘 - Flirt Like a Brit: A Guide to Attraction and Seduction in British English 💌

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/ Follow me on TikTok: @learningbritishaccent...

Feb 14, 202514 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Keep an Eye on These Expressions! 👀 - Difficult pronunciations for German Speakers 🇩🇪 - 9 Alternatives to ‘ME TOO’ - Practice Speaking & Reading Out Loud With This English Shadowing Exercise

Your Shadowing Exercise: It was a hot afternoon, and Arthur decided a walk across the grass would do him good. He caught the Tube to the station near Hyde Park, where he found a café serving tea with butter ed crumpets. ‘What a stupid decision to wear this coat,’ he sighed, feeling the warmth of the sun. A car rolled past as he pondered whether a bath in the Serpentine would be entirely improper. ‘Ah well,’ he muttered, embracing the moment like a true gentleman. Link to audio recording : https:...

Feb 07, 202523 minSeason 7Ep. 5

The Linking ‘Y’: Glitter Glue for Words - What is backchaining - 🎲 Feeling Lucky? Dive into These British Idioms! 🍀 - 🍀 Are You Feeling Lucky? Let’s Test Your Idiom Savvy! 🎲

Do the quiz here: https://learningbritishaccent.com/luck-idioms-quiz/ Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/...

Jan 31, 202514 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Can You Take A Compliment 😍 - Social Interaction Phrasal Verbs - Master the art of socialising! 👫 - Interact Socially With this Phrasal Verb Quiz! 👀 - Greenland and the RP British Accent

Take a look at this Tik Tok video: https://www.tiktok.com/@yevit/video/7283508562981178670 You can access the quiz here: https://learningbritishaccent.com/social-interaction-phrasal-verb-quiz/ Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishac...

Jan 24, 202513 minSeason 7Ep. 3

How To Tell A Liar By The Way They Speak - Mastering 'Make' vs. 'Do': Because English Isn't Confusing Enough - Take the Make Or Do Quiz - Dont take yourself too seriously

You can access the MAKE and DO quiz here: https://learningbritishaccent.com/make-or-do-quiz/ Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://lea...

Jan 17, 202512 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Do You Think Improving Your Accent Is Difficult? - Learn 14 Common Phrasal Verbs with TV Series The IT Crowd - Part 2 : The IT Crowd Phrasal Verbs 💻 - 4 Ways to Say "I'm Busy" Without Sounding Like a Broken Record

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ watch the IT Crowd episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNRQaDkQ7F8 Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com...

Jan 10, 202518 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Nursery rhymes x 2 - Humpty Dumpty / doctor foster- Vocab: hotels 1 and 2 - News: YouTuber farmer - Fairytale: the snowman

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/ Follow me on TikTok: @learningbritishaccent...

Jan 03, 202511 minSeason 6Ep. 18
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