The British English Podcast

Charlie Baxter
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The British English Podcast

Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com

  1. 1D AGO

    From the Archives: Fancy a cuppa?

    📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

    15 min

  2. JUL 3

    Learn English with a Funny Story

    📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠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

    29 min

  3. JUN 26

    Travel Today vs. the Good Old Days – Has It Got Worse?

    📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ 👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ 🧐 ⁠Test Your Level of English⁠ Charlie chats with Don, a well-travelled Aussie with stories spanning decades of globetrotting, to ask the big question: Has travel got worse? From booking flights at a high street travel agent to navigating airport chaos today, they explore how travel has changed — for better and for worse. Expect tales of travel in the '70s, cultural quirks, and plenty of useful advanced vocabulary and expressions from a conversation around holidays, flying, and the travel experience. 🎓 ⁠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

    26 min
  4. Pronunciation Ep 002 - British Shadowing Practice with The Office UK – Funny & Real Pronunciation!

    JUN 19

    Pronunciation Ep 002 - British Shadowing Practice with The Office UK – Funny & Real Pronunciation!

    👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ In this episode, Charlie breaks down a hilarious scene from The Office (UK) to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all through British humour. This is for learners who want to sound smooth and natural, not forced or overly “native”. 📧 ⁠Get on Charlie's Email List Here⁠ 🎓 ⁠Sign Up to Charlie's Pronunciation Course⁠ 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Academy⁠⁠⁠ 👋 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱⁠⁠⁠On iOS / Apple App Store here⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠On Android / Google Play Store here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  5. 10 Million Brits Believe in This Monster—Here’s Why

    JUN 12

    10 Million Brits Believe in This Monster—Here’s Why

    Join Charlie as he explores one of Britain’s most enduring legends: the Loch Ness Monster. From ancient sightings in 565 A.D. to modern-day hoaxes and government-funded sonar scans, discover why nearly 10 million Brits still believe in Nessie. Along the way, you’ll learn natural British expressions and cultural references—all while questioning what really lurks in the murky depths of Loch Ness. 📝 ⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ 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 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

    32 min
  6. Sound Fluent When Talking About Hobbies – Part 1 Practice

    JUN 5

    Sound Fluent When Talking About Hobbies – Part 1 Practice

    In this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English by focusing on how to talk about hobbies and free time naturally—both for everyday conversation and, more specifically, for Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking exam. You'll hear model answers, learn useful expressions, and get tips to sound more fluent and confident when discussing your interests. Download - ⁠How to use idioms in IELTS FREE ebook/audiobook⁠ Learn about Charlie's ⁠IELTS Speaking Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  7. MAY 29

    Emma’s 5 Brilliant Things | Ft. Pronunciation with Emma

    Charlie welcomes Emma from Pronunciation with Emma back on the show to share her five “brilliant things” — from the oddly specific to the surprisingly relatable. Along the way, they reflect on British culture, personality quirks, and the small moments that make life feel just right. A cosy listen for learners who enjoy natural, unscripted British English. 👉 🎧 ⁠⁠Listen to Charlie on Pronunciation with Emma on Spotify 👉 🎧 Listen to Charlie on Pronunciation with Emma on Apple Podcasts Want to learn more about Emma? Click here. 📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎓 ⁠⁠The Academy⁠⁠ 📑 ⁠⁠Transcripts & Glossaries⁠⁠ 📧 ⁠⁠FREE Email Lessons⁠⁠ 👋 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱⁠⁠On iOS / Apple App Store here⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Android currently not working 😡 (working on fixing it) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  8. MAY 22

    From the Archives: British University Lifestyle

    🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ Charlie gets Martin from Rock N' Roll English on the show to do an interview style episode all about the life of a uni student in the UK. They cover nightlife, student accommodation and campus lifestyle. 🎓 ⁠⁠The Academy⁠⁠ 📑 ⁠⁠Transcripts & Glossaries⁠⁠ 📧 ⁠⁠FREE Email Lessons⁠⁠ 👋 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @thebritishenglishpodcast Get the App: 📱⁠⁠On iOS / Apple App Store here⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Android currently not working 😡 (working on fixing it) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com

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