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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

Bonus Ep 30 - Let's Play A British Game Show! Room 101 with Martin

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode where Charlie invites his podcast pal Martin Johnston of Rock N' Roll English to play a British Game Show called Room 101. This show encourages people to argue their case about why they think a thing they find really annoying should be banned from society forever. Will Charlie let Martin get what he dislikes sent to Room 101? Find out by listening to this episode. Useful L...

Oct 07, 2022β€’36 min

Extra Ep 5 - Announcement about The British English Podcast Academy

Watch Video Testimonial HereLearn more about The Academy by visiting thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy or try a FREE sample of The Academy by clicking here.This is an extra episode giving you some up to date information about The British English Podcast Academy with thoughts from the members themselves and to announce that The Academy Doors are closing very soon! Sign up to The Academy before the doors close to new sign ups before Midnight October 7th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Oct 06, 2022β€’11 min

Bitesize Episode 45 - Pt. 2 of Charlie Chatter on Drama in the Hood

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, Charlie continues to get personal and shares a dilemma with you that he is currently having with his neighbours, as it had been causing him some distress. Please listen in and then feel free to share your thoughts about the whole situation by sending an email to Charlie. Useful Links are below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English courses πŸ–₯ thebri...

Sep 30, 2022β€’33 min

Bonus Ep 29 - Harry Potter and the Hogs Head Pub Quiz

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie invites all of the Harry Potter fans out there to geek out with him and his friend over a Pub Quiz style episode focusing on Harry Potter. If you’ve not immersed yourself in the world of Harry Potter then we’d say you’re missing out big time but you probably won't want to listen to this episode until you have become acquainted with the wizarding world. If you have then welcome to Harry ...

Sep 22, 2022β€’41 min

Bitesize Ep 44 - Did King Charles actually want the throne?

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this (not so) bitesize episode, Charlie decides to focus on the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the newly appointed King Charles III. Charlie digs into the life a royal leads. Has some fun with it by finding out some rules we might not have known and deliberates over whether King Charles does indeed want to be King Charles or if he will look back on his days as Prince Charming with extreme nostalgi...

Sep 14, 2022β€’37 min

S4/E1 - How Culturally Aware Are Brits & Aussies? | Ft. Pete Smissen

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie invites Pete from Aussie English back on the show as he invited himself into Pete's home whilst on a trip to Melbourne. They take on a cultural competence quiz to check if they are as ignorant about other cultures around the world as expected πŸ˜›. Useful Links below.. πŸŽ™ Aussie English Podcast Episode Ft. Charlie πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Pete's website πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Re...

Sep 07, 2022β€’38 min

Bitesize Ep 43 - Pt. 2 of Charlie's take on Hansel & Gretel

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, Charlie continues in his attempt to bring the classic children's book "Hansel & Gretel" to life in this modern world by testing his ability to do different accents across the UK. So please sit back, relax and try not to get too offended by his inaccurate delivery πŸ˜›. Useful Links are below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritish...

Aug 31, 2022β€’25 min

Bonus Ep 28 - Planning a British Wedding with Stacey

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this Bonus Episode, Charlie gets a microphone in front of Stacey to talk all about weddings in the UK. Charlie and Stacey (mainly Stacey) are planning their UK based wedding and have plenty to say about the process. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessons πŸ‘‹ Instagram @thebritishenglish...

Aug 26, 2022β€’47 min

Bitesize Ep 42 - Charlie's take on Hansel & Gretel Pt. 1

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, Charlie attempts to bring the classic children's book "Hansel & Gretel" to life in this modern world by testing his ability to do different accents across the UK. So please sit back, relax and try not to get too offended by his inaccurate delivery πŸ˜›. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast....

Aug 19, 2022β€’24 min

Bonus Ep 27 - British Music Festivals with a TV Presenter

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie gets a TV presenter on the show to talk about the music scene in the UK and to give you some advice on how to get involved in it all. This guest is not only a TV presenter but is also very knowledgeable about the music scene in the UK. So enjoy a conversation around the music scene and music festivals in the UK with the TV presenter called Aaron Roach Bridgeman. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & G...

Aug 12, 2022β€’39 min

Bitesize Episode 41 - Charlie Chatter on Drama in the Hood | Pt. 1

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, Charlie gets personal and shares with you a dilemma that he is currently having with his neighbours, as it is causing him some distress. Please listen in and then email Charlie about what you think he should do to return his living space to harmony. More useful Links are below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcas...

Aug 03, 2022β€’22 min

Bonus Ep 26 - The Storytelling Queen Called Irene

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie gets a friend's mother on the show after being encapsulated by the way in which she tells a story in a social setting. Listen in to experience how this person delivers her stories to help continue improving your ability to tell a good story in English. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§...

Jul 28, 2022β€’37 min

Bitesize Episode 40 - The Diary of a British Comedian

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie gives you a sample of a book that he has recently read by a British comedian called James Acaster. This book covers all bases. It includes loads of intermediate to advanced British English phrases, references to British culture and given that a huge part of British culture is comedy then why not expose you to the work of a famous comedian. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The A...

Jul 21, 2022β€’26 min

S3/E8 - A British Opinion on French Culture | Ft. Luke Thompson

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites Luke from Luke’s English Podcast back on the show to discuss his findings on the social experiment he has been running for 10 years, having taken himself, a man born and raised in England and plonked himself in the capital of France and stayed there for a whole decade. At long last he’s ready to divulge his findings about the French and their culture from his British perspective. Useful Links b...

Jul 15, 2022β€’45 min

Bonus Ep 25 - Philosophical Questions for Two British Minds with Harry

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie gets Harry on the mic for a conversation around some philosophical questions. Join to hear how these two Brits think and whether you agree with their philosophical standpoints but remember to not take what you hear too literally. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com πŸ“§ Newsletter with e...

Jul 07, 2022β€’36 min

Bitesize Ep 39 - How To Talk About Your Childhood in English

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

Jun 30, 2022β€’15 min

Bonus Ep 24 - The Great Fire of London with Ben

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites a friend he has made in Sydney on to the show to talk about The Great Fire of London. This was a significant moment in history that is well worth learning about as the city you know today was shaped by the devastation this event caused. So, welcome to a history episode that is packed full of British English and interesting facts about the past. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries ...

Jun 22, 2022β€’27 min

Bitesize Ep 38 - A Short Story: Percy the Pigeon Falls in Love

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie tries his hand at storytelling. He gives you a tale about a pigeon that lives in the heart of London who decides that today is the day he will say hello to a bird he has fallen in love with. Get ready for a random but hopefully enjoyable way to be exposed to a load of cultural references and British English. More useful links are below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ ...

Jun 15, 2022β€’29 min

Bonus Ep 23 - British Childhood & Teenage Memories | Ft. Michael

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites Michael, from The Level Up English Podcast, on to the show to share some childhood, teenage and young adult memories of his. This will provide you with another person's perspective of what it was like growing up in the UK in the 90s and 00s. Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ¦² Michael's podcast -πŸŽ™The Level Up English Podcast πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Cou...

Jun 08, 2022β€’27 min

Bitesize Ep 37 - The Best British Sandwiches

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie tells you about the significance of the simple sandwich in British culture. He also lists some of the best sandwiches available on the market. So, if you've never had a sandwich before, you're looking to be inspired for your next one OR you just want to understand why the Brits are so sandwich obsessed then tuck in to this episode. Useful Links are below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁...

Jun 01, 2022β€’20 min

S3/E7 - Getting to know Lindsay from All Ears English

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites Lindsay from the All Ears English podcast to come on the show. To begin they test how stereotypically "American" Lindsay is with a pop quiz, followed by discussing the fact that they did the same degree and then after hearing about how Lindsay had a pet rat to run tests on she goes on to comment on the values that people in the United States of America adhere to. All in all a lovely interview w...

May 27, 2022β€’39 min

Bitesize Ep 36 - Pt. 2 of A Parody of a Children's Book by a British Comedian

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie continues to retell the parody of the British Children's Book "The Tiger Who Came To Tea" called "The Tiger Who Came for a Pint". This was written by a British Comedian called Sean Lock who introduced this book to a live audience on an episode of the British TV Game Show called "8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown". This parody will expose you to a huge amount of cultural references and British English. Fu...

May 18, 2022β€’24 min

Bonus Ep 22 - How does the IELTS Test ACTUALLY go? | Ft. Lauren

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie speaks with a current academy and IELTS student of his called Lauren. Given that she recently took the exam, Charlie wanted to talk about the exam day itself and how the process actually feels. Lauren received an overall band score of 8 on the IELTS test so make sure to listen to this one as she describes what helped her to feel confident answering the written and oral exam. More useful links below... ...

May 11, 2022β€’34 min

Bitesize Ep 35 - A Parody of a Children's Book by a British Comedian, Pt. 1

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie retells the parody of the British Children's Book "The Tiger Who Came To Tea" called "The Tiger Who Came for a Pint". This was written by a British Comedian called Sean Lock who introduced this book to a live audience on an episode of the British TV Game Show called "8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown". This parody will expose you to a huge amount of cultural references and British English. Furthermore, i...

May 03, 2022β€’22 min

Bonus Ep 21 - Motorway Monologue 1

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie wanted to record the culture shock he was experiencing when he was back home to see family and friends in the UK. So, he decided to record this podcast on the road in action! But don't worry, he is safe. It was a hands-free device. So join Charlie as a passenger till the end and listen to the motorway experiences he had back in his motherland! Useful Links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & glo...

Apr 26, 2022β€’23 min

Bitesize Ep 34 - Commentary on The Children's Book "The Tiger Who Came To Tea"

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie retells the story of the British Children's Book "The Tiger Who Came To Tea" and then gives his own thoughts on the language and cultural references that come up in the story. This is also the prequel to a parody of the story that Charlie stumbled across and is keen to share with you but first to appreciate the parody let's not forget the original. So enjoy learning about why milkmen are a dying breed ...

Apr 20, 2022β€’30 min

S3/E6 - How to retell what you saw on Netflix

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie decides to tackle an everyday communication skill which is retelling what you saw on TV. After he saw a gripping documentary Charlie thought he'd example an attempt at doing exactly that. So get ready to experience a rollercoaster of emotions as he informs you of a true story that is being aired on Netflix right now. Not only will you be exposed to some wonderfully native expressions in a fascinating t...

Apr 12, 2022β€’25 min

Bitesize Ep 33 - A Walk in the British Countryside| Ft. Harry

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie takes a trip back to his motherland after two and a half years and finally meets up with Harry. They go for a lovely stroll in the countryside. Join them as they walk and discuss their April fool's day experiences. Listen till the end and find out what is inside the librarian's locker. More useful links below... πŸ“‘ Transcripts & Glossaries πŸŽ“ The Academy 🎁 FREE Resources πŸŽ“ English Courses πŸ–₯ thebriti...

Apr 05, 2022β€’25 min

Extra Ep - Low intermediate to Advanced in 10 Months

In this Extra episode, Charlie shows you how much students who attend The Academy are improving their English speaking skills. Useful Links below...πŸŽ“ Join The Academy Here🎁 Free resourcesπŸŽ“ English coursesπŸ–₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.comπŸ“§ Newsletter with e-lessonsπŸ‘‹ Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastπŸ€‘ Get paid to tell people about this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 2022β€’8 min

Bonus Ep 20 - Voices of Russia

πŸ“ Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test πŸ‘„ Improve Your Pronunciation In today's episode, Charlie felt the need to also reach out to his Russian friends in order to create an episode sharing their voices and experience regarding the war in Ukraine. The goal of this episode isn't to shame, blame, or vilify the Russian people, but to instead share their personal views and experiences in order to hopefully give us a deeper insight into how Russians view the war and how it's being s...

Mar 29, 2022β€’21 min