In this episode, you will find out the reason why the 5th November is a special date for British people and what the story behind the famous Guy Fawkes character is. You will also discover the reason why bonfires are lit across England on this date and how King James I was almost assassinated!  If you enjoyed this episode, remember to comment below and leave your rating for my podcast on your podcast platform.  If you would like the transcript of this episode, send me an email at...

My guest today is Claudia Rant. She is a Brazilian born English Language teacher/Linguist who lives in the UK but is currently in Brazil. Claudia grew up in Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro and has not one but two degrees! She has been teaching English for over 24 years now and has students all over the world. She has taught both Brazilians and international students in schools and online.  In 2011 Claudia moved to my home country, one year after I did the opposite, where she joined her husband...

In this episode I talk about Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, what it is, why it is celebrated and what events are going to happen. Learn all about this special celebration in this podcast! If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to leave your feedback and give it 5 stars. Thank you for listening! Check out my site for more details about my courses! www.talk2rachel.com.br and my instagram for more tips! See you soon!  Rachel

In this episode I explain, 100% in English, all about the history behind Easter traditions in the world and especially in my home country England. Neste episódio eu explico 100% em inglês tudo sobre a historia atrás de algumas tradições da pascoa no mundo e na Inglaterra. Transcription available via email [email protected]. Happy Easter! Rachel

In this episode I talk about St. Patrick's Day, which is celebrated on March 17th. Where did this day come from? Who is Saint Patrick? Learn all about this special day in this podcast! The transcript is avaliable on my website/Telegram group. If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to leave your feedback and give it 5 stars. Thank you for listening! Check out my site for my new course! Neste episódío falo sobre o Dia de São Patríck, que é comemorado em 17 de março. De onde veio este dia?...

In this episode I talk about the British tradition of Pancake Day and its origins. There is a lot of new vocabulary in this episode and it is a great opportunity to practice your listening comprehension skills. The transcript is on my site and in my Telegram Group - Talk2Rachel.  Thanks for Listening! Rachel Neste episódío falo sobre a tradição britânica do dia da panqueca e suas origens. Há muito vocabulário novo neste episódio e é uma ótima oportunidade para praticar suas habilidades...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. In this episode I’m going to talk a little bit about the English language, its origin and the words that we use in our daily life that come from different languages. This podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after listening for the first time, I invite you to read the transcript which you can request through my website. You can find out more about me...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. In this episode I’m going to talk about a very important and very symbolic date in British history: Remembrance Day. This date was chosen because it is the day an agreement between the Allies and Germany in WW1 was signed, the number 11 being a symbolic sign of when the conflict formally ended "at the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month”. The agreement was signed in Northern France, and forced the German forces to...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. In this episode I’m going to talk about a tradition that is well known around the world, and since we are in the month of October, I guess it’s only appropriate that I make an episode talking about the celebration of Halloween! This podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after listening for the first time, I invite you to read the transcript which you can...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. Our topic today is something that is universally present in different cultures. It is something that 5.8 million British people declare they believe in and what has caused 800,000 Brits to have a special pair of underpants – we are going to talk about superstitions. You are probably aware of superstitions that are present in your own culture – I know where I live in Brazil there are many different superstitions that I hadn’t...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. With the popularity of the British series Peaky Blinders growing every day, I often receive questions about the accent that most of the characters use in the series. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the series, it is set in the 1920s, in a city located in the middle of England called Birmingham. As many of you are aware from a previous episode about accents, there isn’t just one British accent, as there isn’t just one...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. Today is a special day for the English language. Today we mark the birth of the greatest playwright of all time, someone who is considered the Father of the English Language, William Shakespeare. This podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after listening for the first time, I invite you to read the transcript which you can request through my website. You...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. In today's episode I am going to talk about a British icon. A place that you must visit if you go to my country. It is a place where you will be sure to find everyday conversations and special celebrations. Yes, you guessed it! The British pub. This podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after listening for the first time, I invite you to read the...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast. In this podcast episode, I'm going to give you a little bit of context and the details of the interview that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave last Sunday and shocked the most important family in the world, the Royal family. This  podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language   learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after listening for the   first time, I invite you to read the transcript which you...

Hello and welcome to one more episode of the Talk2Rachel podcast.  In today's episode I will talk to you about ways to build up your English vocabulary. Why is vocabulary so important when you are learning a language? In what ways can we learn new vocabulary, and how can we ensure that we remember any new words and expressions. This is a great episode with lots of practical tips, so let's go? This  podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language   learners, however I speak...

British slang is wicked! In today's episode we are going to talk about slang words and expressions that are used in everyday situations. Slang words are words that are not commonly used in formal situations such as in a job interview or in the workplace but they are frequently heard during everyday activities which is what makes them important for English language learners to learn. Today I will talk about various examples of British slang such as Cor Blimey, Wicked and Bloke. Let's build up...

In today's episode I will be talking about a very useful area of vocabulary called interjections. Interjections are those words that we use to express our feelings or emotions when speaking such as 'Yippee', 'Hooray', 'Oh dear' and 'Oh my goodness!'. I will be explaining the meaning of several of these exclamations and giving you example sentences so you can see these words in context. We will also be learning about the importance of intonation when pronouncing them. Let's go? This podcast...

In today's episode I am going to talk about some of my listeners ideas of what a British person and their culture is like. I asked this question on my social media account this week and I received many comments. I'm going to be putting these comments to my family so you can hear various opinions. We are going to hear from my mother, Kathryn, my father, Nicholas, my sister Charlotte and brother-in-law Max. They will be answering and commenting about some of your comments and I will be giving...

Hello and welcome back to one more episode! Today's episode is all about accents, a controversial topic in the language learning world. As a native British English teacher, I often receive questions about how a student might 'lose' their accent. In this episode I will talk about this aspect of the language learning industry,  the role of pronunciation in learning English, and I will also be talking about my own experiences of speaking a second language. I would like to thank João Pedro Pena,...

Hello and welcome back to one more episode! Today's episode is about arguably the most famous British band in the world – The Beatles. In 2020 marks 50 years that the band split up and I talk about the impact of the band on music and the English language; and I also talk about various expressions, slang words and phrasal verbs that the 'Fab Four's' lyrics contain. This podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after...

Hello and welcome back to one more episode! Today I will be talking about a very important British tradition, what its origins are, and separating the fact from the fiction! You have probably heard that the British like to drink tea, but do you know why in a continent of coffee fans, England has this tradition? And what about the various expressions that are associated with the idea of drinking tea? In this episode you will learn all about the past and present traditions related to this very...

In this episode I talk about how and why a British girl came to live in the mountains of Sao Paulo.  As I describe my Brazilian adventure up until now, I talk about my experience of not speaking a country's language, my experience as an English teacher, and exactly when I discovered the courage (and the time) to start my online ventures. This podcast is 100% in English and is focused on English language learners, however I speak at a normal speed, so after listening the first time I invite...