Episodes
We all make mistakes, but the ones in this episode are the ones that are stopping you from reaching your English goals. Listen now to learn how to avoid them! Download the full human-made transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode020 --- Send in a...
Published 11/28/23
It took me ages to work this out, but once I did, I actually started to make some progress in my Japanese studies. I don't want you to miss this! Get the Study Schedule Cheat Sheet NOW: https://www.britspeak.co/study-schedule Download the full human-made transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and...
Published 11/21/23
Searching for a job in the UK might be tricky if you are not a native speaker. Don't let your English hold you back from your dream job in the UK. Today we will go through 10 common questions that an interviewer might ask you in a UK job interview and how you might want to answer them! Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here:...
Published 11/14/23
We have talked in the past about how different British English is to American English, but what about Australian English? Well to find out, I invited an Aussie friend of mine to come and help us understand just how different it is! Today's guest is Amanda from Aussie English with Amanda who you can find here: https://www.instagram.com/aussie.english.with.amanda/ Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon:...
Published 11/07/23
November in the UK is usually cold, wet, and miserable, so why do British people have a fireworks festival on the 5th of November? Let's look at the history of this weird British event and I'll also tell you why you should try to get to one of these events if you are in the UK! Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here:...
Published 10/31/23
Do you struggle to remember and use new words when speaking English? Get the Anki Guide: https://www.britspeak.co/anki-set-up-guide I want to share my own language learning journey and how Anki transformed my ability to recall words and phrases when I needed them the most. Discover what Anki is, why it's a game-changer, and how it can take your English communication skills to the next level. Plus, get actionable tips to get started with Anki today. Don't miss this opportunity to...
Published 10/24/23
Unlock the secrets to mastering English while binge-watching your favorite British TV shows! From practical tips to real-life success stories, discover how the screen becomes your teacher. Join us for an exciting adventure as we explore how to turn your next TV marathon into a fun and effective language-learning experience. Don't miss it—your fluency awaits with every episode you stream!" Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon:...
Published 10/17/23
American and British English is different. Different words, different spellings, and different pronunciations. However, how well do we understand each other? Let's find out. Today's guest is Hanna from SpeakOnWithHanna. A wonderful American English teacher from Texas USA. Be sure to check her out: https://www.instagram.com/speakonwithhanna/ Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the...
Published 10/10/23
Welcome to the world of British birthdays as we look into age milestones, quirky traditions, and gift secrets. Uncover the unique ways the UK celebrates, from children's parties to grown-up piss ups. Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at...
Published 10/03/23
British slang is something that a lot of English learners enjoy learning, but when are you actually allowed to use it? Just like everything, there is a time and a place for British slang, so let's talk about it. Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at...
Published 09/26/23
This is a question I get asked all the time, so I figured it would be a good idea to invite a good friend of mine (YJ - @earlygrayinseoul) to come and tell us her story... Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode010 Follow YJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlgrayinseoul Subscribe to the podcast here:...
Published 09/19/23
Have you ever wondered how different the UK school system is compared to your country? Today, I am going to tell you how it works in the UK and some stories from my own school days! Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode009 --- Send in a...
Published 09/11/23
We'll explore essential pronunciation techniques that will elevate your communication skills, boost your confidence, and pave the way for proper good conversations with us Brits! Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode008 --- Send in...
Published 09/05/23
People always talk about setting goals for your English learning journey, and I used to think the same way but I have completely changed my mind. I will tell you why setting goals is a bad idea and what you should be doing instead. Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode007 Get the book - Atomic Habits, by James Clear:...
Published 08/29/23
As it is summer, it is a good chance to focus on the heat help you understand some of the weird expressions, phrases, and slang words that we use in the UK when it gets hot! Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode006 --- Send in a voice...
Published 08/22/23
Idioms are a proper awesome part of any language. Even in your own language, I'm sure that there are loads of idioms that people use every day and British people are no different. Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Check out the show notes and more at ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode005 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
Published 08/15/23
Speaking is a skill that is a little tricky to practice, especially if you are on your own. Today, I have invited a fellow English teacher, and friend, on to the podcast to talk about the best way to practice speaking in English. Check out StewSensei's British Culture Shadowing Course - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/stewsensei-shadowing-course Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Subscribe to the...
Published 08/08/23
Episode 003 - What Are The 10 Most Used British Slang Words? Get my FREE British Slang Guide - https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ As you probably already know, I love British slang. I think it is a really fun way to express myself when communicating in English. Not all British people feel the same way though. Today, I will tell you the best way to...
Published 07/17/23
Episode 002 - There Is No Such Thing as "A British Accent" Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ I always get messages from English learners and they tell me that they want to learn "the british accent" and they are usually confused when I tell them that there is no such thing. What they think is a British accent is called...
Published 07/17/23
Episode 001 - Welcome to the BritSpeakPod Subscribe to the podcast here: https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod Download the full podcast transcript for this, and every other episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod In this episode I want to share with you how my own frustrations and problems living in Japan lead me to start this podcast and why I want to help you avoid the problems I had to deal with! From feeling lonely, to being introduced to a camera in a pretty...
Published 07/14/23