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The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English)

🇬🇧 I"m Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I"m an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I look at a variety of different fun topics and teach you British English at the same time.Each week, I cover topics related to language motivation, vocabulary and grammar, or something totally random! Once a month, we have a guest episode where I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language. Hosted on Acast. See

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#395 How to Think in English | Tom Wilkinson

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/09/23

I chat with Tom from the Thinking in English podcast about some ideas from his podcast. Like me, Tom has been publishing episodes for over 6 years, so we have a lot in common here.We start by discussing the question of how to think in English (and whether this is actually a good goal), and then go into some debate topics inspired by some recent episodes on Tom's podcast. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast395🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me:

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#394 How to Improve Your English Speaking (Alone!)

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/09/16

Have you ever wondered how to improve your speaking, but you find it hard to get a teacher or language partner? In this episode, I explore on method I found recently that works really well for me, so you'll have no excuse not to practice! I'm not saying this method can replace interaction with another person, but if you're looking to get more speaking practice in your week, this might just work for you. Let me know what you think! Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast394/🇬🇧 NEW

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#393 Fix the Biggest Mistake in Your English

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/09/09

This podcast series is based on the idea that fixing just one or two of the biggest mistakes in your English will have the largest effect. I noticed that students from the same countries always made the same mistakes in English, so let's go around the world and share the biggest mistake made by learners in that country based on my teaching experience. Was your country mentioned? If not, leave a comment and share what you think the biggest mistake is there.Show notes page -

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33:45

#392 Make Your English Sound Less Formal

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/09/02

This is Part 2 in my series of comparing formal and casual English, with the aim to make your English sound more natural for everyday conversations. You can listen to part 1 in Episode 388.I give you a list of phrasal verbs and their more formal synonyms while giving examples of each one. I encourage you to share your own examples too so you can practice these yourself. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast392🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me: https://lessons.levelupenglish.school/➡️

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#391 10 Questions that Changed My Life

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/08/26

On my final day in the UK before returning to Thailand, I get quite self-reflective as I sit in the countryside and answer 10 questions that might change your life.These are deep questions where on the way to find the answer, you might come to some big realisations about how to life. Of course, along the way, I'll also be sharing new and useful vocabulary.I encourage you to answer these questions too, and as a bonus, try to practice any words that were new for you.Show notes page -

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#390 The Problem With "Perfect" English | Paul Palmer

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/08/19

Paul is a teacher from the UK who has recently been teaching Saturday group classes on the Level Up English website. Although we've got to know each other over the years, this is the first time talking together on the podcast.Paul shares his experience gaining confidence for TV appearances, the ups and downs of teaching group classes, interesting experiences teaching private classes, and more!What I love most about this episode is Paul's insights on learning English, from accent and how you sound,

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#389 How to Explore the REAL UK

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/08/12

This is one of the rare Level Up English Podcast episodes that is better suited for video watching, so if you like, check it out on YouTube or Spotify to see where I am. Hopefully, the listening experience is still good despite the wind in the middle.I take you on a journey to the 2nd most remote place in all of England. This is Dartmoor National park, where I'm on a hike to a place called Fur Tor. This is just one example of exploring off-the-beaten-path places in the UK, and I talk about some more

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#388 Formal vs Casual English: Which Should You Learn?

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/08/05

English is pretty famous for having loads of confusing synonyms - these are different words that have the same meaning. What learners often struggle with is knowing when to use these words, because although they have the same meaning, they are used in different ways and at different times.In this episode, I'll be sharing some pairs of words that have the same meanings, but one is formal and one is casual, so you'll know the best one to use in each situation. I'll also be sharing examples and

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#387 The 6 English Verbs That Change Meaning

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/07/29

Let's explore why Gerunds and Infinitives are so important. The basics are a gerund is an ING verb that acts as a noun (eg. swimming), while an Infinitive is a verb beginning with 'to' (eg. to swim). Sometimes we can say both: I like to swim / I like swimming. But sometimes (in fact, more often) only one is possible.What many learners don't know, is that sometimes you can use both, but the meaning changes when you do. In this episode, we'll be exploring these meaning changes in more detail.Show

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#386 How Much Do You Know About British Culture?

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/07/22

I bring Molly to a beautiful field in the English countryside on the border between Devon and Cornwall, and I quiz her on British culture. I ask a variety of questions on topics of behaviour, attitudes, cultural norms, and language. Play along while you listen and see how many you can get right too.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast386/🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me: https://lessons.levelupenglish.school/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️

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#385 The #1 English Mistake in Each Country

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2026/07/15

Over the years I've taught students from most corners of the world, and over that time, I've noticed that students from each country tend to make the same mistakes. This could be due to the education system, or perhaps also the differences between English and their native language.In this episode, I got a few of the largest countries and shared the number 1 mistake I hear from students in each country. I also share how you can avoid this mistake, then answer a question using the correct English as

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50:27

#384 The Best Way to Learn a Language

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/07/08

I'm sure you've asked yourself the question before - "What's the best way to learn a language?"In this episode, I'll be trying to answer exactly that, as I rank various methods in a Tier List to find the most effective and least effective. Make sure you stay until the end because my summary and conclusion might be the most useful advice of the whole episode.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast384/🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me: https://lessons.levelupenglish.school/➡️ Join the

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45:28

#383 Talk About Making Decisions in English

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/07/01

We make decisions every single day - some of them little ones, and some of them huge life-changing decisions.I'll be sharing some really useful expressions you can use when deciding between two things, while giving my own stories and examples for each one as well. This way, you can see how the expressions is used naturally, and I'll also encourage you to share or think about your own answers to each question.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast383/🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me:

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#382 Ranking Cities in the UK (Tier list)

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/06/24

Which city in the UK is the best and which is the worst? In this episode, you will find out the answer and a little bit more on why. I will be ranking some of the biggest and most popular UK cities all around the country, from best to worst, and I'll be talking about my own experience in each one as well. So whether you are planning a future trip to the UK, or maybe you just want to hear more about it, the culture, what each place is like, and my opinion, then this will be a good episode for you.And

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#381 Are You Upsetting People with Your English? |...

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/06/17

Meg (Mega Language Coach) joins me for a second episode and this time we talk about inclusive language.Inclusive language is a way of speaking that includes other people and doesn't leave people out based on their ability, gender, personality, or anything else. It's a small shift you can make in your language to sound nicer.We talk about whether you can say "guys" when talking to girls, the difference between he, she and 'they', and also why people don't often say "police man" anymore.In the second

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#380 Can I Cross South Korea by Bicycle?

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/06/10

In a more adventurous episode, I challenge myself to cycle alone from Seoul, South Korea all the way to the coastal city of Busan, and eventually end up in Fukuoka, Japan. Can I do it? Can I make it to the end without destroying my body? Join me to find out.In this episode, I'll be sharing my experience of the cycle trip, including planning, advice for those who want to take on similar challenges, and sharing useful vocabulary for English learners along the way.I highly recommend watching the video

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#379 Stop Confusing “Used To” and “Would”

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/06/03

Being able to talk about the past naturally in English is really important to sounding natural, and in this episode, we explore the use of "Used to" and "Would", which can both be used to talk about past habits that are no longer true.There is a small difference between them, and understanding this can make your English sound much more natural.I explain the difference, and give several examples from my own life to illustrate it. Of course, I invite you to do the same. In the shownotes comments

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#378 Unpopular Opinions That Might Get Me Cancelled

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/05/27

I go through a varied list of different opinions that I think the vast majority of people will disagree with - perhaps even think I'm insane for having them! For each opinion, I share some words and expressions, and I'd love to hear your thoughts too. Are there any that you actually agree with me on?Show notes page- https://levelupenglish.school/podcast378🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me: https://lessons.levelupenglish.school/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️

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#377 Things We WISH We Knew Earlier - Andrew from Culips

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/05/20

Andrew from Culips English Podcast and Michael talk about things with wish we knew earlier in life and share some big regrets.A relaxed, honest conversation with personal stories and some moments of self-reflection that includes topics of finances, life choices, skills, language learning and health/exercise.It's also a great opportunity to practice some grammar structures such as "I wish I had", so be suer to answer these questions yourself too for practice.Show notes page -

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#376 Learn English with Me: A Typical Day in Bangkok,...

The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) ·

2026/05/13

I often get requests to show more of my life in Thailand, so in this episode, I'll take you through a somewhat typical weekend day for me in Bangkok, while sharing lots of useful new vocabulary along the way.If you have any suggestions for future outside episodes, let me know!Show notes page- https://levelupenglish.school/podcast376🇬🇧 NEW! Book a lesson with me: https://lessons.levelupenglish.school/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English -

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