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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

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16:45

From the Archives: A British Conversation in...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/10/02

📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster!🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the Elizabethan era. From religious upheaval and rebellious pirates to political power plays and the making of a Virgin Queen, this episode sets the

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8:33

One Tiny Word That Changes Everything in English

The British English Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Click here to join The Academy before midnight on Sunday 28th of September 2025Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:02

S5/E3 - The Rise of England Explained: Elizabethan...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/09/18

📥 ⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠ with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster!🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the Elizabethan era. From religious upheaval and rebellious pirates to political power plays and the making of a Virgin Queen, this episode sets the stage

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23:28

Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo,...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/09/11

📥 ⁠Grab the FREE PDF⁠ with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included!🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to a series of short, story-driven episodes that help you learn British English while exploring everyday life and culture in the UK. Each dialogue mixes humour, real expressions, and cultural insights so you can improve your listening

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26:37

Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/09/04

📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠ In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeared under nine feet of dung and why experts at the time were completely stumped. This isn’t just a wild story from the past — it’s packed with rich,

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14:40

Expression Ep 01 - 5 Phrases You’ll Never Learn in...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Click here to grab the FREE PDF with 10 Everyday Expressions, quizzes, and example sentences if you want to learn this episode's vocab 3x faster!🎓 ⁠Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’ll almost never see in a textbook. You’ll learn: ✅ How to talk about personal annoyances with a pet peeve ✅ Why Brits say I just needed to vent after a

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32:21

Bitesize Ep 104 - Real British Life Problems Ft. Harry

The British English Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Click here⁠ to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster!🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Harry’s run of bad luck takes centre stage in this episode. From a parking fine that spiralled into debt collectors, to a stressful eBay camera scam, we explore the ups and downs of everyday mishaps in the UK. Along the way, you’ll learn useful English for real-life situations and enjoy plenty of British humour. Want to finally speak

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25:44

From the Archives - British Wedding Culture

The British English Podcast ·

2025/08/14

🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠An episode from the archives where Charlie got Lucy from "English With Lucy" on the show to talk about British wedding culture. There are a lot of traditions involved in this day and so we took a look at some of those in a lighthearted conversation asking Lucy about her wedding plans as she was engaged to be married. Are British weddings anything like your culture's weddings? Listen to find out! Useful Links below... Want

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29:34

S5/E2 Inside the World’s Biggest Comedy Festival...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/08/07

FREE PDF Lesson Pack – ⁠https://bit.ly/S5E2_FREE-PDF-Lesson Join my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – ⁠https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Check out Matthew McAloone on Instagram or TikTok Charlie chats with British comedian Matthew McAloone to explore the wild world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival — the largest arts and comedy festival in the world. Whether you've never heard of it or you're curious about British culture, this episode gives you an insider look at the highs,

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27:38

Bonus Ep 82 - British Work Etiquette: 5 Things You...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/07/31

FREE PDF Lesson Pack – https://bit.ly/BonusEp82_FREE_PDF_LessonJoin my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Check out Rob's podcast - The Business English Podcast ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Highlights 00:37 Intro 1:40 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business 3:30 FREE Vocabulary PDF 4:41 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business 21:19 Reminder of FREE Vocabulary PDF I’ll be honest—before I started teaching English, I didn’t realise how many odd little phrases we use in

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34:06

Bitesize Episode 103 - What Brits Think of You When...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Click here to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster!Join Charlie as he unpacks the unspoken cultural code behind how Brits describe their homes. From the classic two-up two-down to the oh-so-cosy cottage, this episode is packed with real British vocabulary, quirky facts, and subtle social cues, like what Brits really think when you say “apartment”. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? You're

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28:51

IELTS Ep 4 - IELTS Speaking Band 5 vs 7 vs 9 (With...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/07/19

Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson PackIn this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English and boost your IELTS Speaking score by focusing on Part 3 of the speaking exam using the topic of education. You’ll hear three model answers — Band 5, Band 7, and Band 9 — to the same question, followed by a breakdown of what makes each one different and how you can level up your own speaking skills. Expect practical tips, natural British expressions, and insights into how examiners really assess

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14:53

From the Archives: Fancy a cuppa?

The British English Podcast ·

2025/07/11

📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie focuses on whether or not to accept the offer of "Would you like a cup of tea?" when entering somebody's home in the UK. For a lot of us this seems like a simple topic but add cultural variation into it and the answer is never that simple. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? You're already good but let's go that extra step! Join my academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each

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28:49

Short Story Ep #1 - Learn English with a Funny Story

The British English Podcast ·

2025/07/03

📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠Join Charlie for an episode of Learn English with Short Stories, where a small lie turns into a big problem. Emma tells her cousin she lives in a fancy flat near Hyde Park, but she actually lives above a kebab shop. With the help of her friends, she tries to keep up the lie, but things quickly get out of control. This fun story helps you learn real British English, understand everyday expressions, and enjoy a bit of British humour at the same time. 🎥 Watch this

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26:13

S5/E1 Travel Today vs. the Good Old Days – Has It Got...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/06/26

📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ 👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ 🧐 ⁠Test Your Level of English⁠ Charlie chats with Don, a well-travelled Aussie with stories spanning decades of globetrotting, to ask the big question: Has travel got worse? From booking flights at a high street travel agent to navigating airport chaos today, they explore how travel has changed — for better and for worse. Expect tales of travel in the '70s, cultural quirks, and plenty of useful advanced vocabulary and expressions

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26:53

Pronunciation Ep 002 - British Shadowing Practice...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/06/19

👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠In this episode, Charlie breaks down a hilarious scene from The Office (UK) to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all through British humour. This is for learners who want to sound smooth and natural, not forced or overly “native”. 📧 ⁠Get on Charlie's Email List Here⁠ 🎓 ⁠Sign Up to Charlie's Pronunciation Course⁠ 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The

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31:46

Bitesize Episode 102 - 10 Million Brits Believe in...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Join Charlie as he explores one of Britain’s most enduring legends: the Loch Ness Monster. From ancient sightings in 565 A.D. to modern-day hoaxes and government-funded sonar scans, discover why nearly 10 million Brits still believe in Nessie. Along the way, you’ll learn natural British expressions and cultural references—all while questioning what really lurks in the murky depths of Loch Ness.📝 ⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and

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21:08

IELTS Ep 3 - Sound Fluent When Talking About Hobbies...

The British English Podcast ·

2025/06/05

In this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English by focusing on how to talk about hobbies and free time naturally—both for everyday conversation and, more specifically, for Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking exam. You'll hear model answers, learn useful expressions, and get tips to sound more fluent and confident when discussing your interests.Download - ⁠How to use idioms in IELTS FREE ebook/audiobook⁠ Learn about Charlie's ⁠IELTS Speaking Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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30:07

Bonus Ep 81 - Emma’s 5 Brilliant Things | Ft....

The British English Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Charlie welcomes Emma from Pronunciation with Emma back on the show to share her five “brilliant things” — from the oddly specific to the surprisingly relatable. Along the way, they reflect on British culture, personality quirks, and the small moments that make life feel just right. A cosy listen for learners who enjoy natural, unscripted British English.👉 🎧 ⁠⁠Listen to Charlie on Pronunciation with Emma on Spotify 👉 🎧 Listen to Charlie on Pronunciation with Emma on Apple Podcasts Want to

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30:26

From the Archives: British University Lifestyle

The British English Podcast ·

2025/05/22

🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ Charlie gets Martin from Rock N' Roll English on the show to do an interview style episode all about the life of a uni student in the UK. They cover nightlife, student accommodation and campus lifestyle. 🎓 ⁠⁠The Academy⁠⁠ 📑 ⁠⁠Transcripts & Glossaries⁠⁠ 📧 ⁠⁠FREE Email Lessons⁠⁠ 👋 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱⁠⁠On iOS / Apple App Store here⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Android currently not working 😡 (working

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