The British English Podcast

📥 ⁠⁠⁠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, 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 Harry’s life… and is his luck finally turning around? 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll: 🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources 📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation 💻 Join 2–3 live Zoom sessions and Q&As 📝 Receive personalised feedback 🗣 Practise speaking naturally with other learners 👉 Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📥 ⁠⁠⁠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 stage for a world on the cusp of empire. 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll: 🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources 📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation 💻 Join 2–3 live Zoom sessions and Q&As 📝 Receive personalised feedback 🗣 Practise speaking naturally with other learners 👉 Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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📥 ⁠⁠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 for a world on the cusp of empire. 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll: 🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources 📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation 💻 Join 2–3 live Zoom sessions and Q&As 📝 Receive personalised feedback 🗣 Practise speaking naturally with other learners 👉 Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days:⁠⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📥 ⁠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 skills and enjoy a good story along the way. In this one, Chris, Mike, and Hugo take a trip to Stonehenge — where mispronunciations, pricey souvenirs, and quiet moments of awe reveal the very British talent for being underwhelmed and overwhelmed at the same time. 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll: 🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources 📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation 💻 Join 2–3 live Zoom sessions and Q&As 📝 Receive personalised feedback 🗣 Practise speaking naturally with other learners 👉 Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days:⁠⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📥 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, descriptive vocabulary, British expressions, and cultural references to help you sound more natural and confident in English. You’ll hear: ✅ Fascinating history that makes British English come alive✅ Advanced phrases you’ll never find in a textbook✅ Colourful idioms and expressions used by native speakers ✅ Context that helps you remember and use new words naturally\ 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll: 🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources 📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation 💻 Join 2–3 live Zoom sessions and Q&As 📝 Receive personalised feedback 🗣 Practise speaking naturally with other learners 👉 Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days:⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 long day ✅ A vivid alternative to I realised with it dawned on me ✅ How to add emphasis or humour with thrown in for good measure ✅ And the playful phrase to steal someone’s thunder when someone takes your big moment Each phrase is another step towards sounding more authentic, confident, and natural in English — no more robotic, textbook-like speech. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's Academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each week you'll: Join 2–3 Zoom calls Enjoy podcast episodes with premium learning resources Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get the recording of the LIVE show in London with a bunch of premium learning resources FREE (worth £250). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! ⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 English with confidence, flow, and personality? You're already good but now become great! Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each week you'll: Join 2-3 Zoom Calls Enjoy podcast episodes Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get the recording of the LIVE show in London with a bunch of premium learning resources FREE (worth £250). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! ⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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... 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 week you can: Join 2-3 Zoom Calls Enjoy podcast episodes Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get a FREE bonus offer (see details on website). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! ⁠⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, lows, and very awkward moments comedians face at the Fringe. ⏱ Timestamps 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 Get Manually Corrected Transcripts with Glossaries & Flashcards here 📧 ⁠⁠⁠FREE Email Lessons⁠⁠⁠ 👋 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @thebritishenglishpodcast Get Charlie's Podcast/Courses App: 📱⁠⁠⁠On iOS / Apple App Store here⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FREE PDF Lesson Pack – https://bit.ly/BonusEp82_FREE_PDF_Lesson Join 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 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 📘 Who it’s for: 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! #BritishEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishPhrases #BritishVocabulary #EnglishListeningPractice #BritishSlang #SpeakLikeABrit #BritishEnglishWithCharlie #EnglishWithStories 🎓 ⁠⁠The Academy⁠⁠ 📑 ⁠⁠Transcripts & Glossaries⁠⁠ 📧 ⁠⁠FREE Email Lessons⁠⁠ 👋 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @thebritishenglishpodcast Get Charlie's Podcast/Courses App: 📱⁠⁠On iOS / Apple App Store here⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 already good but now become great! Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each week you'll: Join 2-3 Zoom Calls Enjoy podcast episodes Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get a FREE bonus pronunciation lesson (worth £30). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! ⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠ ⁠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. 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 week you can: Join 2-3 Zoom Calls Enjoy podcast episodes Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get a FREE bonus offer (see details on website). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! ⁠⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack 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. 🎁 Download the FREE IELTS Speaking Lesson Pack — includes 5 more Part 3 questions with Band 5/7/9 model answers and upgrade exercises: 👉 FREE PDF Lesson Pack - https://bit.ly/fromband5to9inIELTS 🎓 Learn more about Charlie’s ⁠⁠IELTS Speaking Course⁠⁠ — a complete system to help you speak with fluency, confidence and nuance for a high score. Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ 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 expressions, and enjoy a bit of British humour at the same time. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? You're already good—now become great! Join my academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each week you'll: Join 2-3 Zoom Calls Enjoy podcast episodes Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get a FREE bonus offer (see details on website). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! ⁠thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices