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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August 7, 2025 ā¢ 29 mins
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Charlie chats with British comedian Matthew McAloone to explore the wild world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ā the largest arts and comedy festival in the world. Whether you've never heard of it or you're curious about Brit...
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July 31, 2025 ā¢ 25 mins
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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
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July 25, 2025 ā¢ 32 mins
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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 āapartmentā.
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July 19, 2025 ā¢ 26 mins
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In 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. Youāll hear three model answers ā Band 5, Band 7, and Band 9 ā 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, natur...
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July 11, 2025 ā¢ 13 mins
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ā Charlie 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.
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July 3, 2025 ā¢ 26 mins
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Join 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 expression...
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June 26, 2025 ā¢ 24 mins
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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 ā for better and for worse. Expect tales of travel in the '70s, cultur...
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Pronunciation Ep 002 - British Shadowing Practice with The Office UK ā Funny & Real Pronunciation!
June 19, 2025 ā¢ 24 mins
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In this episode, Charlie breaks down a hilarious scene from The Office (UK) to help you master natural British pronunciation. Youāll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythmā¦ all through British humour. This is for learners who want to sound smooth and natural, not forced or overly ānativeā.
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June 12, 2025 ā¢ 29 mins
Join Charlie as he explores one of Britainās 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, youāll learn natural British expressions and cultural referencesāall while questioning what really lurks in the murky depths of Loch Ness.
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June 5, 2025 ā¢ 19 mins
In this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English by focusing on how to talk about hobbies and free time naturallyāboth 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.
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May 29, 2025 ā¢ 29 mins
Charlie welcomes Emma from Pronunciation with Emma back on the show to share her five ābrilliant thingsā ā 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.
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May 22, 2025 ā¢ 28 mins
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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.
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May 15, 2025 ā¢ 28 mins
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Charlie tries something new this week: reflecting on five small but meaningful things that have shaped him. Joined by Harry, the two share a thoughtful and lighthearted conversation that's a gentle way to tune into everyday British English and culture. Perfect for learners who enjoy real talk over rehearsed scripts.
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May 8, 2025 ā¢ 23 mins
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In this episode, Charlie uses a real-life story to teach you the key features of natural British pronunciation. From connected speech and word stress to intonation and rhythm, youāll hear how native speakers really sound ā and how to train your ear to follow along. Perfect for learners who want to sound more natural, not necessarily native.
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May 1, 2025 ā¢ 19 mins
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Charlie tells the true story of the British Post Office scandal ā a shocking case where many honest people were wrongly blamed because of a computer mistake. Youāll learn about the people behind the post office counter, the problems they faced, and how the truth finally came out.
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April 24, 2025 ā¢ 26 mins
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Charlie takes you on a sunny Saturday walk to visit Londonās oldest pubs. He gives simple Tube tips, shows you hidden alleys, and tells stories about Roman Londinium, medieval confession booths, the gin craze, tulip mania, and the nutmeg trade. Along the way he meets an Aussie traveller, enjoys halfāpints in centuriesāold taverns, and shares useful British English phrases....
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April 17, 2025 ā¢ 29 mins
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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...
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April 10, 2025 ā¢ 27 mins
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Charlie chats with Lorena Parker from English with Parker about what makes a ātypicalā 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.
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April 3, 2025 ā¢ 24 mins
Originally shared on Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories.
I made a big mistake when meeting my girlfriendās parents for the first timeā¦ and it turned into a lesson on honesty, connection, and laughing at yourself.
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March 27, 2025 ā¢ 28 mins
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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.
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