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The British English Podcast

Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com

Episodes

Bitesize Ep 32 - Voices of Ukraine

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie shares the voices of people from Ukraine in order to tackle the misinformation around what is actually going on in the country right now. This is an incredibly different type of episode but is one that Charlie feels a moral duty to run during these catastrophic times in Ukraine. This episode was co-produced with Pete from Aussie English. Useful Links are below... Ukraine Crisis Donation...

Mar 20, 2022β€’25 min

Bonus Ep 19 - A Q&A with a British Couple

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this Bonus episode, Charlie's fiancΓ© Stacey makes her BEP debut. In a Q&A conversation, they talk about how their love story started. Learn which traits they value most in each other and find out how Charlie met Stacey's parents for the first time. Finally listen into their lovely journey together as a British couple. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“...

Mar 13, 2022β€’31 min

Bitesize Ep 31 - Have you tried these British desserts?

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In another mouth-watering episode Charlie follows on from the British sweets episode to talk about British desserts. He talks about their significance, how to make them, the history of some of them and why his mother is a genius! More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessons πŸ‘‹ Instagram @t...

Mar 07, 2022β€’18 min

S3/E5 - An American Moves to London

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie gets his delightful friend Caity on to talk about her move to London right before the pandemic began. Listen today as she gets to talk about why she chose the city of London as her new home. She also shares fantastic tips on how she found a place to move into without having to visit the place! We also discuss some confusions she has had in the UK as an American and what she misses the most about being ...

Feb 27, 2022β€’34 min

Bitesize Ep 30 - Let's Talk About British Sweets

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie is back home in the UK for now and he talks about British sweets. In this mouth-watering episode, he talks about the British people's love for sweet food, like chocolate and ice cream. He talks about an Easter chocolate egg, ice cream sold from vans, and his own favourite chocolate treat! He also shares how a popular British author got inspired to write one of the most loved children's stories about ch...

Feb 15, 2022β€’21 min

Bonus Episode 18 - A Brit Moves Back to the UK | Ft. Martin

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode where Charlie chats with his podcast pal Martin Johnston of Rock N' Roll English. In this episode, they talk about the pains of moving countries amid the pandemic restrictions. Find out why Martin might have to chop 20% of his sofa off to move back to the UK. They also talk about phone call etiquette as you can't just call someone up at any time! Learn about today's travel...

Feb 08, 2022β€’31 min

Bitesize Episode 29 - How To Talk About Your Hobbies in English

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie and Harry talk about hobbies, IELTS Speaking Exam-style. If you want a taste of the IELTS Speaking Course, then this episode is for you! Tune in to have a sample of possible questions to be asked on an IELTS Speaking Exam and listen to how Harry gives out answers. And though these are actually bloopers this episode may prove handy in structuring your answers. Have fun and see you in the next episode! U...

Jan 31, 2022β€’15 min

Bonus Episode 17 - How to get a "near-native" accent like Maria from @Mariaspeaksenglish

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites a non-native English teacher from Spain on the show to talk about her language learning journey, especially regarding her accent acquisition. This teacher is called Maria and goes by "Maria Speaks English" on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube with a huge amount of followers who tune in every week for her educational yet highly entertaining videos teaching English in a fresh and unique way. Useful Lin...

Jan 23, 2022β€’39 min

Bitesize Episode 28 - Why British people suffer from the blues

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie explores the emotions British people go through in the New Year. If you'd like to better understand why Brits feel the blues in January then take a listen to this one-man show episode along with a ton of native expressions. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessons πŸ‘‹ Instagram ...

Jan 18, 2022β€’23 min

S3/E4 - Sofa Chats on Culture

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites Harry back on for an incredibly relaxed conversation aiming to capture the "real life English" you get when having a chat with a friend on a sofa, without trying to be broadcasters with a clear lesson plan. So welcome to "Sofa Chats". This episode's theme is loosely focused on culture. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ ...

Jan 11, 2022β€’35 min

Extra Ep - Vocabulary Explanation of Stereotype

This is an extra episode with no extra learning resources. It is a sample of what you get inside The Academy if you were to sign up. Useful Links below...πŸŽ“ The AcademyπŸŽ“ English coursesπŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.comπŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessonsπŸ‘‹ Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastπŸ€‘ Get paid to tell people about the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 2022β€’7 min

Extra Ep - Vocabulary Explanation of Hooligan

This is an extra episode with no extra learning resources. It is a sample of what you get inside The Academy if you were to sign up. Useful Links below...πŸŽ“ The AcademyπŸŽ“ English coursesπŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.comπŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessonsπŸ‘‹ Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastπŸ€‘ Get paid to tell people about the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 2022β€’10 min

Bitesize Episode 27 - How a Brit tells a casual story at the pub

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie gets Harry back on the show to demonstrate how a Brit might tell a story over a pint at the pub when something has happened to them. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessons πŸ‘‹ Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast πŸ€‘ Get paid to tell people about the podcast πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ« Book a private En...

Jan 05, 2022β€’17 min

Bonus Ep 16 - A Very Modern Day British Christmas To All Of You! A Christmas Episode

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie sits down with his great friend Harry to give you a Christmas episode conversing around the modern day traditions we tend to have in the UK around Christmas time. Merry Christmas everyone! For your information this was recorded a year or two ago. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§ Newsletter with ...

Dec 26, 2021β€’38 min

Bitesize Episode 26 - How to talk about food

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation This episode focuses on vocabulary that is particularly useful when talking about FOOD. You'll get to hear many native expressions related to food in general and better understand how to score top marks in an English speaking test like the IELTS Test. More useful links below... πŸ“” 10 most useful idioms audiobook & ebook πŸ“‘ Get transcripts and glossaries πŸŽ“ The IELTS Speaking Course 🎁 Try the sample lesson in ...

Dec 20, 2021β€’15 min

Bonus Ep 15 - How Many British Legends Do You Know ... Besides The Queen?

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Ever found yourself lost in a conversation with British people who are talking about "famous" people that you've never even heard of before? Well, Charlie wanted to help you get to know some of the UK's household names. Join the conversation he has with Pete from Aussie English to see if people from down under have ever heard of these Brits. More useful links below... πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Check out Aussie English by Pete - Yo...

Dec 14, 2021β€’34 min

Bitesize Ep 25 - Not your average British proposal.

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation A British person decides to declare his love for his long term girlfriend by popping the question in a way that even James Bond might nod his head to. Listen to an episode of "Charlie Chatter" to hear how a once in a lifetime moment went down for the host of The British English Podcast. Listen out for the 45+ native expressions that are defined in the glossary. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & G...

Dec 10, 2021β€’26 min

S3/E3 - Stereotypes Americans Have of British People | Ft. Shana

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Let's see how an American reacts to a list of stereotypes Americans are known for having thought of British people over the years. Let's see what Americans REALLY think of us Brits by putting Shana from The American English Podcast under the spotlight. More useful links below... πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The American English Podcast 🎯 The 7-Day Challenge πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & Glossaries 🎁 Try the sample lesson in The Academy πŸ“” H...

Nov 24, 2021β€’39 min

Bitesize Ep 24 - Secrets revealed whilst interviewing Lucy from "English with Lucy"

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode with Charlie, your host, gets Lucy from the YouTube Channel "English with Lucy" back on the podcast to go through a quick-fire round of personal questions. We even find out what Lucy gives herself a score of 1 out of 10 for! More useful links below... πŸ“’ Sponsor - betterhelp.com/bep πŸ‘§πŸΌ Learn with Lucy: Lucy's Pronunciation Course (use the code **BEP15** for 15% off) The ...

Nov 22, 2021β€’19 min

Bonus Ep 14 - Why is football so culturally significant in England? Ft. Martin

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Martin from Rock N' Roll English back on the show to explore the cultural significance football has on English people. Links below... πŸ“’ Sponsor - betterhelp.com/bep πŸŽ™ Martin's Podcast: Rock N' Roll English πŸ“• Martin's Hilarious Short Stories Ebook (100% of proceeds go to Ukrainian Refugees) πŸ“‘ Get transcripts and glo...

Nov 15, 2021β€’37 min

Bitesize Episode 23 - Happy Birthday to The British English Podcast

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode with Charlie, your host, where he gives you an update on the direction of this show and what is currently new with him. Useful links below... πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & Glossaries 🎁 Try the sample lesson in The Academy 🎯 The 7-Day Challenge πŸ“” How to use idioms in IELTS audiobook πŸŽ“ Test your English level 🎁 Learn how to paraphrase effectively πŸ“§ Get the newsletter with e-les...

Nov 08, 2021β€’32 min

Bonus Ep 13 - Where is an American's dream holiday?

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Shana, the host of The American English Podcast, back on the show to explore an imaginary trip of a lifetime. More useful links below... πŸ“’ Sponsor - betterhelp.com/bep πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The American English Podcast πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & Glossaries 🎁 Try the sample lesson in The Academy 🎯 The 7-Day Challenge πŸ“” How to use idioms i...

Oct 31, 2021β€’39 min

Bitesize Episode 22 - The Journey of a British Musician

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode with Charlie, your host, where he interviews a best friend from school who is on track to becoming a successful artist in the music industry. Charlie asks his friend about his journey as an artist to give you a better understanding of how the British music industry works and how musicians "make it" in today's world. More useful links below... πŸ“’ Sponsor link: betterhelp.co...

Oct 25, 2021β€’18 min

S3/E2 - British Pests with Harry | [Not for the faint hearted]

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this second episode of Season 3 of The Academy, Charlie invites Harry back on the show to discuss Harry's latest British problem related to pests you get when living in the UK.This episode includes some stories related to pests being dealt with in a rather brutal way. Listener discretion is as advised. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Get transcripts and glossaries πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ« Book a private English Lesson with Harry οΏ½...

Oct 19, 2021β€’36 min

Bitesize Episode 21 - How to talk about your hometown

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie focuses on vocabulary that is particularly useful when talking about your hometown. You'll get to hear many native expressions related to the hometown in general and better understand how to score top marks in an English speaking test like the IELTS Test. Useful Links below... πŸ“” How to use idioms in IELTS audiobook πŸŽ“ The IELTS Speaking Course πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & Glossaries 🎁 Try the sample lesson i...

Oct 10, 2021β€’18 min

Bonus Ep 12 - British Music with Al from Fika

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets a British musician and music producer on the show to talk about British music, what instruments we learn as children, the journey of a musician in the UK and why we often tend to sing in an American accent. Useful Links below... πŸ“’ Listen to fika on Spotify πŸ“² Follow fika on Instagram πŸ“‘ Get transcripts and glossaries ...

Oct 03, 2021β€’42 min

Extra Episode: How to improve Your British English Fast!

This is an extra episode to tell you how a Russian student is improving her British English so fast and announce that The Academy Doors are closing very soon! Sign up to The Academy before the doors close to new sign ups before Midnight September 30th, 2021.Useful Links below...🎁 Try the sample lesson in The AcademyπŸŽ“ Test your English level🎁 Learn how to paraphrase effectivelyπŸ“§ Get the newsletter with e-lessonsβœ… The 5-step listening method every polyglot usesπŸ–₯ Go to The British English Podc...

Sep 29, 2021β€’8 min

Bitesize Episode 20 - A Modern British Commentary on The Gruffalo

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, takes a look at a classic Children's book and adds commentary as a modern British person. Let's see if the author's writing of The Gruffalo goes down well with Charlie. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & Glossaries 🎁 Try the sample lesson in The Academy 🎯 The 7-Day Challenge πŸ“” How to use idioms in IELTS audi...

Sep 28, 2021β€’23 min

Bonus Ep 11 - I ended up in a wheelchair

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, fills you in on an injury he's had recently as it brought up some interesting cultural differences as he went through the procedure. Useful Links below... πŸ“’ Sponsor: Join the next Lingoda Language Sprint. Use the code **CHAMP57** to get a €20 discount. πŸ“‘ Get Transcripts & Glossaries 🎯 The 7-Day Challenge πŸ“” How to use id...

Sep 20, 2021β€’23 min

Bitesize Episode 19 - Discussing The British Social Classes with Ricky

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie gets Ricky back on the show to discuss his own thoughts on the British social classes and how they might be changing as we speak. Ricky is a Psychology Coach who helps a wide variety of people find more happiness and meaning in their lives. He helped me find a way to live a more mindful and passionate life over 10 years ago and his teachings still remain with me on a day-to-day basis. Enjoy this conver...

Sep 12, 2021β€’18 min