S5/E2 Inside the World’s Biggest Comedy Festival (with a ‘British’ Comedian)
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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 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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00:00 Highlights
00:36 Intro
6:00 Why the Irish don't like being British
8:42 FREE Vocabulary PDF
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
25:15 How to get the full episode
25:30 Get Bonus Learning Resource
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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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 British English that just don’t appear in textbooks.
Words like “dunnit” or “the Watford Gap” sound totally normal to us… but leave learners totally confused!
So in this lesson, I’m sharing 10 brilliant British phrases that every B1-level learner should know. These expressions are the real deal—stuff you’ll hear in the pub, on TV, or when you’re out with British friends.
🇬🇧 What you'll learn:
Real British phrases with natural examples
What expressions like “Queen’s English” or “jaunt” 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.
✅ Subtitles available
✅ Includes listening, pronunciation, and comprehension practice
✅ Free PDF lesson pack in the description!
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Bitesize Episode 103 - What Brits Think of You When You Say 'Apartment'
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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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IELTS Ep 4 - IELTS Speaking Band 5 vs 7 vs 9 (With Real Examples & Tips!)
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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, natural British expressions, and insights into how examiners really assess fluency, grammar, and vocabulary.
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From the Archives: Fancy a cuppa?
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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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