Proper British English Podcast

This podcast has come to an end, but you can follow along with my new podcast "BritSpeakPod"

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I will still be bringing you all of the weird British English and culture that you love, but with much more! I hope to see you in the next episode!

In this podcast, you will learn some tips to help you stop getting stuck when you speak in English. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

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In this podcast, you will learn about some weird British expressions we use all the time. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

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In this podcast, you will learn about different UK accents and what British people think about them. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

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👉 Get my new A-to-Z of British Slang book for FREE: https://mailchi.mp/d7da9e0c6786/british-slang

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In this podcast, you will learn about Easter in the UK. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

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In this podcast, you will learn about some of the things you will find in a British house that might surprise you. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

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👉 Get my new A-to-Z of British Slang book for FREE: https://mailchi.mp/d7da9e0c6786/british-slang

Follow me for more dai...

In this podcast, you will learn about British food that you should try when you visit the UK. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

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👉 Get my new A-to-Z of British Slang book for FREE: https://mailchi.mp/d7da9e0c6786/british-slang

Follow me for more daily British English cont...

British culture can be quite different from what you are used to, so today I will give you a crash course on weird things that Brits think are totally normal. Let's talk about it!

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The UK has a lot of well known pieces of general knowledge, but the ones in...

British culture can be quite different from what you are used to, so today I will give you a crash course on weird things that Brits think are totally normal. Let's talk about it!

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The UK has a lot of well known pieces of general knowledge, but the ones in this podcast are not...

For such a small island, the UK has some pretty interesting history and weird facts. Here are some facts about the UK you might not know! Let's talk about it!

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The UK has a lot of well known pieces of general knowledge, but the ones in this podcast are not so well known, even...

Have you ever heard of pancake day? That's right, in the UK, we have a whole day dedicated to eating pancakes... but why? Let's talk about it!

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Pancake day is a well known British holiday that has been celebrated for generations, but where did it come from and why do British people still celebrate...

The UK has a tradition of strange and bizarre festivals and events. Here are some of the weirdest ones that will leave you scratching your head!

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The UK is a pretty strange place sometimes. Today I want to share some of the more bizarre events, festivals and traditions that take place in the UK...

Have you ever thought about driving on British roads. I will tell you everything you need to know to get started and avoid getting in trouble while behind the wheel on the UK roads!

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Driving is a pretty important part of life in the UK. This is partly because the public transport system is...

British people love the pub! It is a big part of UK culture, but why? What is it that makes the pub so special? Let's talk about it.

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The British pub. A place where you can go and spend time with your friends and family while drinking a few pints and grabbing a bit of pub grub. Why do British people love it so much...

Lots of people feel that if they move to an English speaking country, there English skills will improve. This is not exactly the case.Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWhen I moved to Japan, I felt that being around the Japanese language all the time would magically improve my Japanese skills. I was wrong about that. The same thing is true for lots of English learners. Today I am going to talk about why this doesn't work and what...

Music is a big passion of mine and it is the same for millions of people all over the world. Today, you will learn some ways to talk about music naturally in English. Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/musicDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiIf you like music, you probably want to talk about it to people you meet, but it can be a bit tricky to do that in English. Today's...

Lots of people enjoy gaming in their free time, so here are a bunch of words that you can use to talk about gaming in English!Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/gamingDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiIf you like playing video games, then probably, you will want to talk about this in English. This episode introduces a lot of vocabulary that you need to know, and you will even hear me...

Talking about hobbies and interests is inevitable in English, so learn how to do it like a PRO!Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/hobbiesDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiWhen you meet new people and you start to get to know them, eventually you will start to talk about the things you are interested in. Today I am going to help you do that in a really natural way.We will look...

It's 2023, so that means it is time to set some new year's resolutions!Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/new-years-resolutionsDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiAt the start of the new year, it is really common to make goals for the next 12 months. We call these new year's resolutions and they are a great way to motivate you to improve your life.Having goals is also really important if you are learning a...

I haven't made an episode for a while, and this is why...Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiSo, you may have noticed that I haven't made an episode for a while and I wanted to explain why. I also want to talk about what is happening with the podcast moving forward.Follow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)TikTok: https://www.tiktok...

If you want to speak English more confidently, you need to start doing these things RIGHT NOW!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/study-tips/improve-speakingDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn the 5 biggest mistakes English learners make when it comes to practicing speaking.I will also show you how to stop making these mistakes and show you how to practice speaking English so you can make massive progress!I will also talk about the...

Learn this common idiom and improve your English communication skills!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/knock-into-shape/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "Knock into shape" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at...

I have done a little bit of travelling in my life, so let's talk about it!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/visiting-the-ukDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice.Today's episode is all about travelling. It...

I have done a little bit of travelling in my life, so let's talk about it!

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Welcome to "The Chinwag"

This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning...

I'm back again with even more phrases you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/slang/british-english-slangDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 13 of the most commonly used British slang words!I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can see them in...

Learn this common idiom and improve your English communication skills!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/foot-the-billDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "foot the bill" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a...

What is it like to visit the UK for the first time? Let's talk about itGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/visiting-the-ukDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice.Today I have a special guest... My wife...

I'm back again with even more phrases you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/confident-communication-3/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 5 MORE British phrases that you can use to communicate confidently.I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can...

Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/as-quiet-as-a-mouse/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "as quiet as a mouse" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to...

What is it like to move your whole life to a new country? Let's talk about itGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/moving-to-japanDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice.Today I will be talking about my...

Get ready to learn more 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/confident-communication-2/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate confidently.I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can...

Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!

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Today we are going to talk about the phrase "take a shine to"

You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and...

Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/take-a-shine-toDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "take a shine to" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what...

I get this question all the time, so let's talk about itGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/what-do-i-miss-about-englandDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice. Today I will be talking about my hometown and what I miss...

Do American people understand British English? Let's find outGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/slang/british-english-that-confuses-american-peopleDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadBritish English is weird, but do people from America understand British English?Today I was joined by my American friend Mike from 212English school (@212englishschool (https://www.instagram.com/212englishschool)) to see how good his knowledge of British English is.We will also look at a question I received from a fellow English teacher on Instagram, Noty from Fun and...

Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/see-eye-to-eyeDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "See Eye To Eye" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what...

Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/put-your-foot-in-itDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "put your foot in it" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand...

Get ready to learn 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/5-british-phrasesDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate confidently.I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can see them...

It's a pretty simple question, but the answer is quite surprising for a lot of students!In today’s episode, I talk about what fluency in English actually is, compared to what my students think it is.Everyone wants to be fluent in the language they are learning but a lot of people don't actually understand what that means. Today I will tell you what I think it means and how I would get there.Get my Study Hacks guide - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad (https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad)If you want to watch the podcast live - fo...

It's a pretty simple question, but the answer is not so simple.In today’s Episode I will discuss how you can use TV shows to improve your English.This questions comes to me all the time and the simple answer is yes, you can. The real question is "should you" That answer depends...Today I will show you how to get the most out of watching TV if you want to improve your English.In this podcast I list a bunch of TV shows. The full list is available on my website: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/tv (https://ww...