Expression Ep 01 - 5 Phrases Youāll Never Learn in School
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In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. Iāll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time ā but that youāll almost never see in a textbook.
Youāll learn:
ā How to talk about personal annoyances with a pet peeve
ā Why Brits say I just needed to vent after a long day
ā A vivid alternative to I realised with it dawned on me
ā How to add emphasis or humour with thrown in for good measure
ā And the playful phrase to steal someoneās thunder when someone takes your big moment
Each phrase is another step towards sounding more authentic, confident, and natural in English ā no more robotic, textbook-like speech.
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Bitesize Ep 104 - Real British Life Problems Ft. Harry
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Harryās 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, youāll learn useful English for real-life situations and enjoy plenty of British humour.
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From the Archives - British Wedding Culture
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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 your culture's weddings? Listen to find out! Useful Links below...
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S5/E2 Inside the Worldās Biggest Comedy Festival (with a āBritishā Comedian)
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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 British culture, this episode gives you an insider look at the highs, lows, and very awkward moments comedians face at the Fringe.
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00:36 Intro
6:00 Why the Irish don't like being British
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9:54 Why being Irish is useful as a comedian
12:50 How comedians start their careers
16:10 Describing the biggest Arts Festival in the world
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25:58 Outro
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Bonus Ep 82 - British Work Etiquette: 5 Things You Should Never Do
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Check out Rob's podcast - The Business English Podcast
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1:40 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business
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4:41 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business
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Iāll be honestābefore I started teaching English, I didnāt realise how many odd little phrases we use in British English that just donāt appear in textbooks.
Words like ādunnitā or āthe Watford Gapā sound totally normal to us⦠but leave learners totally confused!
So in this lesson, Iām sharing 10 brilliant British phrases that every B1-level learner should know. These expressions are the real dealāstuff youāll hear in the pub, on TV, or when youāre out with British friends.
š¬š§ What you'll learn:
Real British phrases with natural examples
What expressions like āQueenās Englishā or ājauntā actually mean
Key collocations and pronunciation notes
Mini quizzes and context breakdowns
Why Kendal mint cake is a big deal if you go hiking
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Perfect for intermediate+ (B1+) learners who want to speak more naturally, boost their cultural knowledge, and understand the unspoken rules of British English.
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