The British English Podcast

🧐 Test Your Level of English 📝 Get FREE Episode WorksheetCharlie takes you on a sunny Saturday walk to visit London’s oldest pubs. He gives simple Tube tips, shows you hidden alleys, and tells stories about Roman Londinium, medieval confession booths, the gin craze, tulip mania, and the nutmeg trade. Along the way he meets an Aussie traveller, enjoys half‑pints in centuries‑old taverns, and shares useful British English phrases.🎓 The Academy📑 Transcripts & Glossaries📧 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

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet (S1/E3)Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where your host Charlie interviews a variety of English speakers starting with his school friends from the South of England to New Zealanders, Australians and even South African English speakers to find out what the world thinks of us Brits and if we are self aware of our stereotypes! Useful Links below...🎓 Join Charlie's Academy📝 Free episode worksheet🧐 Take English Level Test📑 Transcripts & glossaries📧 Newsletter with e-lessons👋 Instagram @thebritishenglishpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode WorksheetCharlie chats with Lorena Parker from English with Parker about what makes a “typical” British childhood. From selling lollipops at school to playing rounders and riding BMX bikes, Lorena reflects on growing up in the UK with Chilean roots. Expect nostalgia, cultural comparisons, and plenty of useful British English along the way.Lorena's InstagramLorena's Website🎓 The Academy📑 Transcripts & Glossaries📧 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

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