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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie tells the true story of the British Post Office scandal — a shocking case where many honest people were wrongly blamed because of a computer mistake. You’ll learn about the people behind the post office counter, the problems they faced, and how the truth finally came out. 🎓 Join The Academy 📑 Get Transcripts & Glossaries 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱 On iOS / Apple App Store here 📱 On Androi...
This episode takes listeners on a unique walking tour through London's oldest pubs, revealing the city's hidden history. Charlie shares practical tips for navigating the London Underground and delves into captivating stories, from Victorian gin cravings and medieval confession booths to the economic impact of Dutch tulip mania and the surprising role of nutmeg in shaping New York's identity. It's a journey through time, culture, and British English.
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet (S1/E3) Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where your host Charlie interviews a variety of English speakers starting with his school friends from the South of England to New Zealanders, Australians and even South African English speakers to find out what the world thinks of us Brits and if we are self aware of our stereotypes! Useful Links below... 🎓 Join Charlie's Academy 📝 Free episode worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 📑 Transc...
👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie chats with Lorena Parker from English with Parker about what makes a “typical” British childhood. From selling lollipops at school to playing rounders and riding BMX bikes, Lorena reflects on growing up in the UK with Chilean roots. Expect nostalgia, cultural comparisons, and plenty of useful British English along the way. Lorena's Instagram Lorena's Website 🎓 The Academy 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋...
Originally shared on Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories . I made a big mistake when meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time… and it turned into a lesson on honesty, connection, and laughing at yourself. 🎓 Join The Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie shares his story of getting caught in a big cyclone while visiting Australia. He talks about preparing for the storm, losing power, and how Australians reacted. Join Charlie for this wild adventure, full of useful British English phrases. 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 The Academy 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱 On iOS / Apple App Store here 📱 On Android / Google Play Store here ...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Test Your Level of English 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie gives you a one-man show exploring and explaining the cultural behaviours in and around British Pubs. Useful Links below... 🎓 Sample of The Academy 🎓 Sample of The Premium Podcast 📝 Free episode worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 📧 Newsletter with e-lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpod...
🧐 Test Your Level of English 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie chats with Bree, host of Into the Story , about her move from Canada to Spain, dodging visa troubles and embracing Catalan traditions—like a Christmas log that ‘poops’ presents! They explore Spanish quirks, from laid-back sobremesas to the art of being fashionably late, with plenty of laughs along the way. 🎧 Listen to Bree's Podcast 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 The Academy 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritisheng...
In this episode, Charlie focuses on how to talk about travel in British English to improve your general fluency but more specifically your IELTS speaking score in part 3 of the speaking exam. Download - How to use idioms in IELTS FREE ebook/audiobook Learn about Charlie's IELTS Speaking Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie retells The Tale of Peter Rabbit with a fresh twist— richer language, playful narration, and British charm . Expect mischievous rabbits, high-stakes vegetable theft, and plenty of advanced English to soak up! 🐰🇬🇧 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 The Academy 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱 On iOS / Apple App Store here 📱 On Android / Google Play Store here Learn more about your a...
👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie and Tim take a trip down memory lane to Tim’s teenage years as a touring band singer. From dodgy tour buses to wild gigs and schoolwork on the road, expect laughs, backstage mishaps, and a glimpse into the rockstar dream—British style! 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 The Academy 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱 On iOS / Apple App Store here 📱 On Android / Google Play Store here Lea...
👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gives you a one-man show exploring and explaining British humour for non-natives to better understand the language and the people. Useful Links below... 🎓 Sample of The Academy 🎓 Sample of The Premium Podcast 📝 Free episode worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 📧 Newsletter with e-lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast 🤑 Get paid to...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie and Harry bring you a bizarre mystery from Bedford. When Harry returns home to find his walking boot soaked in an unidentifiable liquid, the investigation begins. Was it a leak, a kitten, or something more suspicious? With quirky suspects, twists, and laughs, you decide—cast your vote in this interactive episode! 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 Apply to join The Academy 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱 On iOS / ...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and his sister Holly as they take a hilarious trip down memory lane, sharing childhood stories, family quirks, and quintessentially British moments. Packed with nostalgia and cultural tidbits, this episode is a heartwarming dive into the past. 🎁 Get FREE Sample of The Academy 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎁 Free resources 🖥 thebritishenglishpodcast.com 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram @theb...
In this episode, Charlie focuses on how to talk about a childhood memory of yours in British English to improve your general fluency but more specifically your IELTS speaking score. Download - How to use idioms in IELTS FREE ebook/audiobook Learn about Charlie's IELTS Speaking Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie explores the fascinating stereotypes tied to British newspapers and their readers. From the intellectual air of The Times to the cheeky humor of The Sun, discover how the news you choose can reveal more about your personality than you might think. Listen in while Charlie delves into the cultural signals, quirks, and identities behind Britain’s most iconic papers, and see if your reading habits fit the mold—or break it. 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 Appl...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet In this episode, Charlie sits down with Adam Fletcher, author of 'Understanding the British', to explore the quirks, contradictions, and humour behind British culture. Adam shares insights from his best-selling book and reveals why the British are not who you think they are—even to themselves. Full of wit and charm, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what makes the British tick! 📖 Adam Fletcher's Book on Amazon 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet In this episode, Charlie blends psychology with British culture by exploring The Hierarchy of British Needs from Adam Fletcher’s book Understanding the British: A Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon. With a sneak peek into the book’s witty insights and a nod to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this bite-sized episode is packed with humour, cultural quirks, and plenty of British English to level up your language skills! 📖 Adam Fletcher's Book on Amazon 📑 Tran...
🎁 Get FREE Sample of The Academy 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and Harry for a festive chat all about British Christmas traditions and their perfect holiday moments. From sharing Christmas wishes to exploring how Brits celebrate the season, this lighthearted episode is packed with holiday cheer and plenty of laughs! 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎁 Free resources 🎓 English courses 🖥 thebritishenglishpodcast.com 📧 FREE Em...
🎁 Get FREE Sample of The Academy 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie as he explores the history of the British high street, inspired by a visit to Worcester. From iconic shops like Woolworths, M&S, and WHSmith to the transformation of cinemas into bingo halls, this episode reflects on how UK high streets have evolved over time. Packed with cultural insight, personal stories, and English vocabulary, it’s a walk down memory lane ...
🎁 Get FREE Sample of The Academy 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie as he sits down with Stew from Stew Sensei English to explore the unique world of British humour, focusing on how insults are used as a form of comedy and connection. From personal anecdotes to cultural insights, this episode dives into the nuances of British banter while sharing captivating stories from Stew's life journey. Warning: Strong language included! 🌐 S...
Join The Academy waiting list today at thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy . Welcome to a brand-new type of episode where we dive into the exciting learning moments happening inside The Academy ! This week, we’re revisiting a phrase from Season 3, Episode 8 with Luke from Luke’s English Podcast : “swings and roundabouts.” We explore how Luke used it to describe generational differences, the pros and cons of progress, and how this phrase is often used to sum up a balanced perspective. You’ll als...
🎁 Get FREE Sample of The Academy 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join host Charlie as he delves into the world of British comedy by exploring the wit and brilliance of David Mitchell and Robert Webb, creators of the iconic sitcom Peep Show. Through humour, cultural insights, and plenty of British English, this episode unpacks what makes their style of comedy so uniquely engaging while providing language lessons along the way. 📑 Transcripts...
🎁 Get FREE Sample of The Academy 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie and Stacey reflect on their first year living in London. They share the highs, lows, and surprising truths about life in the Big Smoke, offering a candid look at what makes London both challenging and rewarding. 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resources 🎓 English courses 🖥 thebritishenglishpodcast.com 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 I...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of The British English Podcast, Charlie takes you on a fun ride through Britain’s unique driving tradition—sticking to the left side of the road. He'll explain the history behind this quirk, debunk some myths, and convince you that driving on the left might just be the right way after all! 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resources 🎓 English courses 🖥 thebritishenglishpo...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of The British English Podcast, Charlie is joined by Stephen Devincenzi from the Simple English News Daily podcast to dive into refreshing, feel-good news. From funny to downright heartwarming stories, they bring you positive headlines to lift your spirits and give you a break from the typical news cycle. 🎙️ SEND7 - Stephen's Daily News Podcast 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, host Charlie welcomes his longtime friend Matt to dive into the stereotypes surrounding London’s boroughs. From years living in and out of the city, Matt shares his unique perspective on the quirks, pros, and cons of various neighborhoods. Join them as they explore which stereotypes hold true and where they fall short, using insights from ChatGPT to fuel the discussion. 📑 Transcripts & gl...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie and Martin from Rock n Roll English dive into the world of British hobbies, debating which are typically British, odd, or just plain fun. From classic pastimes to quirky trends, they uncover the cultural quirks behind British hobbies and what makes them unique. Tune in for a humorous look at how Brits spend their free time! 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resourc...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this final episode of the three-part mini-series, Charlie wraps up "How to Host a Brit for Dinner" by diving into the perfect dessert options, the importance of tea, and how to end the evening on a high note. Tune in to discover the sweet details that will leave your British guests feeling truly well-hosted. 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resources 🎓 English courses 🖥 thebritisheng...
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of The British English Podcast, Charlie is joined by Dan from Brit Speak to explore typical British social activities, from pub quizzes and music festivals to winter bonfires and Guy Fawkes night. Tune in to discover the quirky ways Brits bond with friends while picking up intermediate to advanced British expressions along the way. 📑 Transcripts & glossaries 🎓 The Academy 🎁 Free resource...
