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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Bonus Ep 83: Harry’s Mishaps Pt. 2 - Car Clamps, Bailiffs, a Crash, and Some Very British Vocabulary
October 9, 2025 • 24 mins
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In this episode, Harry’s car gets clamped out of nowhere… but that’s just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a crash, a kettle burn, even a fire engine turns up. What on earth is going on in Harr...
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October 2, 2025 • 16 mins
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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 ...
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September 25, 2025 • 8 mins
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September 18, 2025 • 41 mins
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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 powe...
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September 11, 2025 • 23 mins
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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 exp...
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September 4, 2025 • 26 mins
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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.
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August 28, 2025 • 14 mins
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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 annoy...
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August 21, 2025 • 32 mins
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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 situat...
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August 14, 2025 • 25 mins
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An 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 you...
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August 7, 2025 • 29 mins
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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 Brit...
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July 31, 2025 • 25 mins
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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
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July 25, 2025 • 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 “apartment”.
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July 19, 2025 • 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. 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, natur...
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July 11, 2025 • 13 mins
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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 • 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 • 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 — for better and for worse. Expect tales of travel in the '70s, cultur...
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In 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”.
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June 12, 2025 • 29 mins
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.
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June 5, 2025 • 19 mins
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.
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May 29, 2025 • 29 mins
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.
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