10 episodes
Proper British Expressions BritSpeak
-
- Education
Helping you understand British English, one expression at a time.
-
Have a Gander || Proper British Expressions 010
British people sometimes talk about ganders and it is not the goose. If this happens, what are they talking about? Today I will explain everything you need to know about the expression "have a gander"
Check out the full article for this episode:
https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions/have-a-gander
Get my Free British slang guide:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
Check out my other podcast "BritSpeakPod":
https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
--
Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!
My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!
You can learn from me for free:
Daily reels on Instagram
Free weekly podcast episodes
My other podcast "Proper British Expressions"
You can read my blog
Download my free British slang guide
We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.
If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course
Whichever you choose, I am here to help! -
Chuffed To Bits || Proper British Expressions 009
Chuffed to bits is a very common British expression, but what does it actually mean and how is it used? Find out in this episode!
Check out the full article for this episode:
https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions/chuffed-to-bits
Get my Free British slang guide:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
Check out my other podcast "BritSpeakPod":
https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
--
Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!
My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!
You can learn from me for free:
Daily reels on Instagram
Free weekly podcast episodes
My other podcast "Proper British Expressions"
You can read my blog
Download my free British slang guide
We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.
If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course
Whichever you choose, I am here to help! -
Best Thing Since Sliced Bread || Proper British Expressions 008
Every now and then, you might hear a British person compare something to some sliced bread. If that happens, don't be confused... This is what it means!
Check out the full article for this episode:
https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions/best-thing-since-sliced-bread
Get my Free British slang guide:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
Check out my other podcast "BritSpeakPod":
https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
--
Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!
My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!
You can learn from me for free:
Daily reels on Instagram
Free weekly podcast episodes
My other podcast "Proper British Expressions"
You can read my blog
Download my free British slang guide
We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.
If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course
Whichever you choose, I am here to help! -
Beat Around The Bush || Proper British Expressions 007
Beat around the bush is an expression you will often hear in the UK but it can be a bit tricky to understand. Learn how and why you should use this expression!
Check out the full article for this episode:
https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions/beat-around-the-bush
Get my Free British slang guide:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
Check out my other podcast "BritSpeakPod":
https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
--
Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!
My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!
You can learn from me for free:
Daily reels on Instagram
Free weekly podcast episodes
My other podcast "Proper British Expressions"
You can read my blog
Download my free British slang guide
We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.
If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course
Whichever you choose, I am here to help! -
Knackered || Proper British Expression 006
Knackered is a really common British slang expressions, but what does it actually mean, and how do you use it? Find out in this episode!
Check out the full article for this episode:
https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions/knackered
Get my Free British slang guide:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
Check out my other podcast "BritSpeakPod":
https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
--
Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!
My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!
You can learn from me for free:
Daily reels on Instagram
Free weekly podcast episodes
My other podcast "Proper British Expressions"
You can read my blog
Download my free British slang guide
We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.
If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course
Whichever you choose, I am here to help! -
An Arm And A Leg || Proper British Expressions 005
In this episode we are going to take a look at the expression "an arm and a leg" including the meaning, origin, pronunciation, and usage!
Check out the full article for this episode:
https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions/an-arm-and-a-leg
Get my Free British slang guide:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
Check out my other podcast "BritSpeakPod":
https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
--
Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!
My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!
You can learn from me for free:
Daily reels on Instagram
Free weekly podcast episodes
My other podcast "Proper British Expressions"
You can read my blog
Download my free British slang guide
We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.
If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course
Whichever you choose, I am here to help!