Originally shared on Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories.I made a big mistake when meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time… and it turned into a lesson on honesty, connection, and laughing at yourself.🎓 Join The Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your PronunciationCharlie shares his story of getting caught in a big cyclone while visiting Australia. He talks about preparing for the storm, losing power, and how Australians reacted. Join Charlie for this wild adventure, full of useful British English phrases.📑 Transcripts & Glossaries🎓 The Academy📧 FREE Email Lessons👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastGet the App:📱On iOS / Apple App Store here📱On Android / Google Play Store here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the fascinating world of British pub culture! Discover why pubs are a cornerstone of English identity and what sets traditional pubs apart from gastro pubs. Learn the ins and outs of ordering drinks, from the importance of manners to the etiquette of buying rounds. With humorous anecdotes, explore the unique social dynamics that make these gathering places special. Perfect for anyone wanting to engage with locals and master the art of pub life!

🧐 Test Your Level of English 📝 Get FREE Episode WorksheetCharlie chats with Bree, host of Into the Story, about her move from Canada to Spain, dodging visa troubles and embracing Catalan traditions—like a Christmas log that ‘poops’ presents! They explore Spanish quirks, from laid-back sobremesas to the art of being fashionably late, with plenty of laughs along the way.🎧 Listen to Bree's Podcast📑 Transcripts & Glossaries🎓 The Academy📧 FREE Email Lessons👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastGet the App:📱On iOS / Apple App Store here📱On Android / Google Play Store here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlie focuses on how to talk about travel in British English to improve your general fluency but more specifically your IELTS speaking score in part 3 of the speaking exam.Download - How to use idioms in IELTS FREE ebook/audiobookLearn about Charlie's IELTS Speaking Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode WorksheetCharlie retells The Tale of Peter Rabbit with a fresh twist—richer language, playful narration, and British charm. Expect mischievous rabbits, high-stakes vegetable theft, and plenty of advanced English to soak up! 🐰🇬🇧📑 Transcripts & Glossaries🎓 The Academy📧 FREE Email Lessons👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastGet the App:📱On iOS / Apple App Store here📱On Android / Google Play Store here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode WorksheetCharlie and Tim take a trip down memory lane to Tim’s teenage years as a touring band singer. From dodgy tour buses to wild gigs and schoolwork on the road, expect laughs, backstage mishaps, and a glimpse into the rockstar dream—British style!📑 Transcripts & Glossaries🎓 The Academy📧 FREE Email Lessons👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcastGet the App:📱On iOS / Apple App Store here📱On Android / Google Play Store here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gives you a one-man show exploring and explaining British humour for non-natives to better understand the language and the people. Useful Links below...🎓 Sample of The Academy🎓 Sample of The Premium Podcast📝 Free episode worksheet🧐 Take English Level Test📑 Transcripts & glossaries📧 Newsletter with e-lessons👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast🤑 Get paid to tell people about the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a quirky mystery from Bedford involving a soaked walking boot and its unidentifiable liquid. The hilarity unfolds as hosts investigate potential culprits, leading to amusing anecdotes about neighbors and shared living spaces. From unexpected fire brigade visits to bizarre roommate behaviors, laughter abounds. Speculate alongside the hosts on whether a mischievous kitten or a drunken neighbor is to blame. Join the fun as listeners get a chance to vote on this unsolved mystery!

Join Holly Baxter, sister of host Charlie Baxter, as they share a delightful blend of childhood memories and British quirks. They reminisce about growing pains, including the chaos of accommodating twins during a family move. Hilarious tales of family trips to Spain, featuring their father's antics, bring laughter and nostalgia. From dance show blunders to kitten rescues during vacations, their heartfelt reflections showcase the charm of familial bonds and the hilarity that arises from everyday adventures.