π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode Charlie updates us on his personal life, as he prepares to move from Down Under (Australia) back to Britain. Heβs leaving the beautiful Australian beaches, hot weather and great cafΓ©s. But why? Does he feel like he's missing out on paying through the nose for his heating or does he genuinely think he could try his luck in campaigning to be the next PM? Find out why he's really wanting ...
Dec 16, 2022β’17 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie once again meets his historian friend Ben but this time to talk about the history of the Great English Country Houses. These often feature in popular British TV dramas and are are important because the present culture of Britain was affected by the way of life in these large houses. So get ready to enjoy a miniseries that will further your understanding of British culture. Useful Links ...
Dec 11, 2022β’40 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, you are given an auditory peek behind the curtain of the recording studio that Charlie has created for his face-to-face guests. This one includes a snippet of behind the scenes banter recorded while Ben and Charlie were making recordings about the Great English Country Houses, part 1 of which comes out next week. Useful Links below... π Transcripts & glossaries π The Academy π Free...
Nov 28, 2022β’21 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode where Charlie asks Harry a bunch of multiple choice questions that try to grade his awkwardness based on the responses he gives to these certain situations. Given that these scenarios are more likely to come up when living in the UK it should be an interesting one for you to experience. Useful Links below... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π E...
Nov 19, 2022β’38 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie catches up with his old mate Harry for some casual banter before they get down to the business of recording a longer episode. Among a number of things they talk about Harry's paddle-board and how it compares to his romantic life. Useful Links below... π Transcripts & glossaries π The Academy π Free resources π English courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com π§ Newsletter with e-les...
Nov 11, 2022β’27 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie gets together with his fiancΓ©e Stacey to chat about some British traditions and discuss whether they really are still a thing or not. They cover things like roast dinners, putting the kettle on in a crisis, queuing, fish & chips, pancake day and more. Listen in to find out what Charlie and Stacey think of these "British traditions". Useful Links below.. π Transcripts & glossaries π T...
Nov 05, 2022β’43 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, Charlie gets his partner back on the show and things get personal. They share some individual values, things that irritate them and what they have learnt from one another. So grab yourself a cup of tea, a hobnob or two and enjoy this episode. Useful links are below... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com π§ New...
Oct 28, 2022β’27 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English in this episode where Charlie invites a British cuisine enthusiast and cook on the show to prove how the Brits do actually have a HUGE amount of delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy. So listen to this episode if you want to challenge your perception of British food and discover sweet and savoury dishes from the British isles. Useful Links below... πΊ Watch Lawrence on YouTube - Brillian...
Oct 21, 2022β’42 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation In this bitesize episode, Charlie takes you out of the sound booth and on a quick dog walk to try a new "authentic" style of recording. It might be a bit like marmite though so be prepared for a love-hate relationship with this Charlie Chatter episode on-the-go. Useful Links are below... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com π§ Newslette...
Oct 14, 2022β’25 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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
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
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English courses π₯ thebri...
Sep 30, 2022β’33 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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 youβve not immersed yourself in the world of Harry Potter then weβd say youβre 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
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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 π. Useful Links below.. π Aussie English Podcast Episode Ft. Charlie π§βπ» Pete's website π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Re...
Sep 07, 2022β’38 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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 π. Useful Links are below... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritish...
Aug 31, 2022β’25 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com π§ Newsletter with e-lessons π Instagram @thebritishenglish...
Aug 26, 2022β’47 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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 π. More useful links below... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast....
Aug 19, 2022β’24 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & G...
Aug 12, 2022β’39 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcas...
Aug 03, 2022β’22 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com π§...
Jul 28, 2022β’37 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The A...
Jul 21, 2022β’26 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites Luke from Lukeβs 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 heβs ready to divulge his findings about the French and their culture from his British perspective. Useful Links b...
Jul 15, 2022β’45 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Courses π₯ thebritishenglishpodcast.com π§ Newsletter with e...
Jul 07, 2022β’36 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries ...
Jun 22, 2022β’27 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π FREE Resources π ...
Jun 15, 2022β’29 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π¨π»β𦲠Michael's podcast -πThe Level Up English Podcast π The Academy π FREE Resources π English Cou...
Jun 08, 2022β’27 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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... π Transcripts & Glossaries π The Academy π...
Jun 01, 2022β’20 min
π Get FREE Episode Worksheet π§ Take English Level Test π 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