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Speak English With A British Accent

Alison Pitmanβ€’learningbritishaccent.com
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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Episodes

Exclamatory sentences! And the RP British Accent - Need a Lift? Here's How to Sound Effortlessly British - πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The British Accent Challenge: Tricky Clusters (Part 2) - FUNNY WORDS THAT SOUND FAKE

"What a beautiful morning!" Stress beautiful . Light glide on morning . "How exciting!" Hit the second syllable: ex- CIT -ing. "Such a ridiculous idea!" Keep ridiculous rhythmic: /rΙͺˈdΙͺk.jʊ.lΙ™s/. "So unfair!" Short, sharp, expressive. Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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/ India...

Dec 05, 2025β€’21 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 12

PALINDROMES: WORDS AND SENTENCES - 5 minute conversations: delivery driver - The Four Verbs Every Learner Trips Over (But Not You, After Today) - 🍽️ Everyday English Mini-Lesson: Better Ways to ORDER Things (Politely… and Not So Politely)

Palindrome: Read the following slowly , then increase speed while keeping clarity: Never odd or even, no lemon, no melon. Was it a car or a cat I saw? Madam, in Eden, I'm Adam. Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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/...

Nov 28, 2025β€’19 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 11

How to Talk About Your Weekend (Without Sounding Like a Textbook) - Words (and Phrases) You're Probably Using All Wrong - Mini british accent challenge - consonant clusters - Different ways to say hurry up

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Nov 14, 2025β€’25 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 10

How to sound instantly more British (by not saying things properly) - Weak Forms Quiz: Are You Secretly Speaking Like a Robot? ⚑️- πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 9 British Phrases That Confuse Americans (and Everyone Else) - Sympathy, Empathy, Apathy… and the lost art of

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Nov 07, 2025β€’20 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 9

🎯 Upgrade Your Vocabulary: From Basic to Brilliant - πŸ›’ How to Sound Subtly British at the Supermarket - πŸ—£ How to Speak Like a Brit at the Supermarket Checkout- πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Why You Can't Say "A Cotton Lovely Blue Dress" (and Other English Myste

Join the 30 Day British Accent Challenge : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/ ✨ Practice Sentences (Say them in RP!) "I'm quite house-proud β€” I can't relax if the cushions aren't straight." "He's a real party animal β€” first to arrive, last to leave." "She's an early bird ; she's done more by 8 a.m. than most people by lunchtime." "I'm rather outdoorsy β€” I'd much rather be hiking than shopping." "I'm a people person ; I love meeting new faces." Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@...

Oct 31, 2025β€’19 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 8

Stop saying "very" β€” sound more British instead πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Do you speak British or American English? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - 🎯 Lose vs Miss β€” Two Tricky Little Verbs - 🎯 Optative Sentences β€” Wishing and Hoping in English

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Oct 23, 2025β€’20 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 7

Upgrade Your English: Sound Brilliantly British - 🎩 Polite British Upgrades: How to Disagree Without Sounding Rude - πŸ’– Emotional Expression: Calmly Passionate, the British Way - 🌀 Small Talk & Weather Chat

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Oct 17, 2025β€’29 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 6

πŸš” Crime doesn't pay β€” but it can teach you British pronunciation - British entertainment places (and how to pronounce them properly) - 🌿 How to Sound Smart (and Properly British) When Talking About the Environment - What are you up to this wee

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Oct 10, 2025β€’13 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 5

How to say "hello" in British English βœ‹ - A 30 Day British Accent Challenge - Learn 15 common phrasal verbs with Formula One πŸš— - Could Your Native Language Help Your British Accent?

Hop onto my British Accent 30 Day Challenge here : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/ Speed up - Lewis Hamilton had to speed up to get past the slower cars during the chaotic start at Monza. Slow down - Max Verstappen slowed down on the cool-down lap after winning the race at Spa-Francorchamps. Pull over - The safety car will pull over at the end of the next lap Take off - Esteban Ocon refused to take off his helmet straight away. Get ahead Sergio Perez is hoping to get ahead of...

Oct 03, 2025β€’17 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 4

Let's talk MORE tongue twisters πŸ‘… - Fitness Vocabulary Lesson for British English Learners - Improve your British Prounciation Instantly With this Noun-Verb Trick - To British or Not To British? That is the Accent Question

Dive into British English pronunciation with a comprehensive guide to tongue twisters and effective practice strategies. This episode also explores holistic methods for cultivating an authentic RP British accent and introduces key fitness vocabulary with example conversations. Learn a crucial noun-verb stress trick for improved clarity and get advice on deciding between British and American accents for your learning journey.

Sep 26, 2025β€’20 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 3

Down in the Dumps or on Cloud 9 : Emotion IDIOMS - Fancy doing a QUIZ? - Lets Talk Tongue Twisters πŸ‘… - Taking Your Time To Get A British Accent

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Sep 19, 2025β€’21 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 2

Maybe its time to start STALKING yourself - Verb it Out: Phrasal Verbs for Emotion - Test Your Emotion Phrasal Verb Knowledge - Learn how to speak with a British accent with these 5 tips.

Take the Quiz here : https://learningbritishaccent.com/emotion-phrasal-verbs/ Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Sep 12, 2025β€’17 minβ€’Season 9Ep. 1

🎯 Idioms with "COME" – and how to say them like a Brit - πŸ“ East, West, North, South – phrases with direction (and RP tips too!) - 😷 Feeling poorly? Doctor's phrases in British English (RP tips inside!) - πŸ’Š Need anything from the chem

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Sep 01, 2025β€’14 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 28

πŸ’° Talking about money β€” the RP way - 🎲 Game on: British idioms to level up your accent - Brush up on your "know" idioms – and polish your British accent as you go - Can you pronounce Sagittarius the RP way?

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Aug 22, 2025β€’24 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 27

Excuse Me! β€” The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-How? What? Where? β€” The British way to ask πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Bon voyage! β€” British ways to say "Have a great trip" πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Aug 15, 2025β€’17 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 26

🎯 5-Minute RP Workout #3: The Intonation Tune-Up - Sound Sincerely British β€” Special Greetings You Need - How Brits really say "Good night" πŸŒ™πŸ’€ - Sound Bright and Polite β€” Morning English for a British Start

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Aug 08, 2025β€’19 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 25

Polite & Effective Ways to Make Requests in British English - Do This. Read That. Master the Imperative in English. πŸ”₯ - Quiz: Can You Spot the Imperative (and Use It Right)? - Don't Bother Me… or Is It Disturb? Or Interrupt? πŸ€”

Click the link to access the multiple choice quiz: https://learningbritishaccent.com/imperative-sentences-quiz/ Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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/ ...

Aug 01, 2025β€’18 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 24

πŸ‘— What's Your Fashion Dilemma? Let's Talk English for Clothes - πŸ§₯"Button It!" – 12 Clothing Idioms You'll Actually Hear Brits Say - πŸ‘–Do You Know Your Pedal Pushers from Your Plimsolls? - Master the art of linking in British English

Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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...

Jul 25, 2025β€’18 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 23

Speak Like a British Racing Commentator β€” F1 Vocabulary for Your Accent - CONtract or conTRACT? One Word, Two Personalities. - Nonchalant β€” The Word That Sounds As Cool As It Means

🎧 Practice line: The mechanic checked the gearbox on the grid before the tyre change at the pit stop, said the commentator. 🎧 Practice line: After I signed the CONtract, my hand muscles began to conTRACT. Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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: http...

Jul 21, 2025β€’9 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 22

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ15 Phrasal Verbs with RUN (No Jogging Required) - Phrasal Verbs with RUN – Multiple Choice Quiz - πŸ”Š 5-Minute RP Workout: The Vowel Power Session - ❌ Not, Knot, Note, Nothing… Are You Saying These Right?

Take the quiz here: https://learningbritishaccent…. 🎯 Today's 5-Minute RP Drill 1. Warm-up (1 min): Stretch Your Mouth (Gently) Say these slowly and clearly, three times: ear /ΙͺΙ™/ air /eΙ™/ oar /ɔː/ idea /aΙͺˈdΙͺΙ™/ Notice how your mouth shape changes. Don't rush β€” this is vowel yoga. 2. Target Words (2 mins): Tricky RP Vowels Say each word out loud. Focus on vowel length and clarity. thought /ɔː/ bird /ɜː/ cup /ʌ/ boot /uː/ ship vs sheep – yes, again. Always. 3. Connected Speech Flow (2 mins): Vow...

Jul 18, 2025β€’16 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 21

V vs W β€” Don't Mix Up Your Vests and Wests! - Compare vs Compere β€” A Sneaky Pair You Didn't Know You Were Saying Wrong - Calligrapher or choreographer? Stress less, sound posher ✍️

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Jul 14, 2025β€’8 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 20

Master estate agent phone calls like a true Brit - Stroll through a house viewing like a true Brit - 10 Classic Estate Agent Phrasesβ€”and What They Really Mean - Can You Spot the Estate Agent Language? Take the Quiz!

Repeat each line 3 times, first slowly and clearly, then naturally with linking and gentle rising intonation. I'd like to put forward an offer. I'd like to offer Β£475,000. We've taken into account the work required. It's our best and final offer at this stage. Thank you, I appreciate your help. Quick drill script Repeat each line 3 times, first slowly and clearly, then more naturally: Are all the appliances included? Is there plenty of storage? Have the windows been replaced recently? Do the cur...

Jul 11, 2025β€’24 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 19

Don't mix up your diary with your dairy πŸ„πŸ“… - The 'OY' Sound – Don't Let It Betray Your Accent - πŸ”‘ Master These 10 Property Terms (Before You Get Lost in Jargon!)

πŸ‘‰ Diary / Dairy πŸ‘‰ Petrol / Patrol πŸ‘‰ Ledger / Leisure Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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/britishaccentAliso...

Jul 07, 2025β€’11 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 18

A 30 Day British Accent Challenge - πŸ– Holiday Expressions Every Brit Uses (And You Should Too) - πŸ“š 7 Unusual '-ish' Verbs to Polish Your English - β˜• 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: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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, 2025β€’15 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 17

How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article πŸ‘‚ - 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, 2025β€’11 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 16

🎧 Roleplay Time! 3 Common Work Calls in Perfect British English - How to Say "I Don't Know" Like a True Brit πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - 10 British Questions That Aren't Looking for Answers - β˜• How to Speak Up in a Meeting (Without Sounding Pushy)

πŸ“ž 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, 2025β€’19 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 15

Speak RP Like A Nursery Rhyme Star ⭐🌟 - SPLash out on your pronunciation today πŸ’¦ - 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: mail@learningbritishaccent.com Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learning...

Jun 23, 2025β€’12 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 14

β˜• "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: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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, 2025β€’20 minβ€’Season 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 β€” 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 β€” thank you for your help." Wa...

Jun 16, 2025β€’11 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 12

☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout πŸ’ͺπŸŽ™οΈ- 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: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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, 2025β€’15 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 11
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