Dan @ BritSpeak
BritSpeakPod
Welcome to the BritSpeakPod, your go-to podcast for improving your communication skills in the UK. Whether you're new to the country or have been living here for a while, this weekly podcast is designed to help you navigate the nuances of British communication and culture. Join us as we explore tips and tricks to help you build a better life, advance your career, and foster stronger relationships in your new environment.
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Dan @ BritSpeak
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
116 - Why Translating When You Speak English Is Holding You Back 08.07.2026 21:23
Get the free STOP STRUGGLING - START SPEAKING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/workshop-podcast Check out the Speaking Practice Kickstarter: https://www.britspeak.co/kickstarter Translating stuff in your head when speaking in English might make sense, but it is probably hurting you more than it is helping. Loads of people rely on translation from their native language...
115 - Forgot a Word When Speaking? Do This! 01.07.2026 20:42
Get the free STOP STRUGGLING - START SPEAKING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/workshop-podcast Forgetting a word mid-sentence is one of the worst feelings as an English speaker. You search for it, but you come up blank and the whole time are panicking and just hoping it will show up eventually. This happens to everyone from time to time, but how you handle this s...
114 - How to speak for longer in English without rambling 24.06.2026 18:40
Get the free STOP STRUGGLING - START SPEAKING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/workshop-podcast If your English answers are always short, it might not be because you have nothing to say. It might be because short answers feel safe. You answer quickly. You avoid mistakes. You escape the conversation before things get too difficult... But the problem is, short answers can m...
113 - Why more vocabulary won’t fix your speaking confidence 17.06.2026 17:08
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/stop-freezing-workshop-podcast 30-Day Speaking Kickstarter - https://www.britspeak.co/kickstarter You probably don’t need more vocabulary. I know that might sound weird, because when you speak in English and struggle to express your ideas, it feels obvious… “I just need more words” So you study loads of vocabul...
112 - What to do when your mind goes blank in English 10.06.2026 20:39
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/stop-freezing-workshop-podcast Freezing up when speaking English happens to all of us sometimes and of course we try our best to avoid that situation through practice and learning new skills, but we can never fully avoid it… So that begs the question, what should I actually do when my mind goes blank when speaking...
111 - Why You Freeze Up When Speaking English 03.06.2026 18:07
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/stop-freezing-workshop-podcast Do you freeze up when it is your turn to speak in English, even though you understand everything you heard? This happens to so many people but most of them don't know why this happens, or what they are supposed to do about it. In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we will talk about: W...
110 - Why Your English Sounds Messy When You Speak 27.05.2026 16:46
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freeze Join the Speaking Confidence Bootcamp- https://www.britspeak.co/bootcamp-early-access Do your ideas feel clear in your head, but messy when you try to explain them in English? Maybe you start answering a question, then lose your direction halfway through. Or you speak for a while, but afterwards you thin...
109 - You’re Not Bad... You’re Just Speaking in Survival Mode 20.05.2026 17:29
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freeze Join the Speaking Confidence Bootcamp- https://www.britspeak.co/bootcamp-early-access Do your English conversations often stop after one or two sentences? Maybe someone asks, “How was your weekend?” and you say, “Good, thanks.” Then the conversation becomes awkward, and you start thinking, “I’m just not good...
108 - You're Preparing Too Much Before Speaking English 13.05.2026 28:03
Get the STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freeze Book Your Action Plan Call - https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan A lot of English learners think they are not prepared enough. But sometimes, the real problem is the opposite. You are preparing too much. You prepare because it feels safer. You want to avoid mistakes. You want to choose the right words. You want...
107 - The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck About Perfect English 06.05.2026 22:24
Get the STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freeze Book Your Action Plan Call - https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan In this episode, I talk about a few ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F ck* by Mark Manson and how they apply to English learners. This is not really a book review. It’s about what happens when you care too much about every part of your Englis...
106 - Staying quiet even though you understand? 29.04.2026 16:12
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit Book Your Action Plan Call - https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan You understand everything in English… but when it’s your turn to speak in a meeting, you either say very little… or nothing at all. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening in that moment… why your brain slows down under pressure, why yo...
105 - What 10 years in Japan Taught Me About Learning Another Language 22.04.2026 29:50
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit Book Your Action Plan Call - https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan 10 years ago, I moved to Japan. I thought I understood what it would be like to live in another country… I was wrong. In this episode, I break down what actually happens when you try to live your life in another language... the misunderstandings, the sil...
104 - Why Your Speaking Isn’t Improving (Even Though You’re Practising) 15.04.2026 20:47
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit Book Your Action Plan Call - https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan You are not stuck because you are not trying... You're stuck because your speaking practice is not targeted. Let's change that today. In this episode, we’ll look at the biggest issues people face when it comes to improving their speaking skills and w...
103 - Why Understanding English Doesn't Magically Make You A Better Speaker 08.04.2026 15:03
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit You understand English. You follow conversations. But when it’s your turn to speak, your response feels slow or difficult. In this episode, we’ll look at why improving your understanding doesn’t automatically improve your speaking (and what you should focus on instead.) In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk abou...
102 - What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say in English 01.04.2026 15:15
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit You understand English… but when it’s your turn to speak, you don’t know what to say. In this episode, I’ll show you why this happens, and more importantly, what you can do in the moment to keep the conversation going. In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: Why your mind goes blank in conversations The real...
101 - Why Don't I Feel Confident In English? 23.03.2026 18:55
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ How you actually build communication confidence ⏵ Why you don't need more English ⏵ What you can start doing today to build confidence Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Want more British...
100 - You Don’t Need A British Accent To Be Understood 16.03.2026 18:29
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ How a British accent won't fix your communication problems ⏵ Why changing your accent doesn't work ⏵ What you should be focussing on instead Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Want more B...
099 - Why You Feel Embarrassed Speaking English 02.03.2026 18:22
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ Why fluent is a terrible goal ⏵ What fluency actually looks like ⏵ What you should actually focus on Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Want more British English? Check out my other podcast - The Pro...
098 - What actually is Fluent? (And Why It Doesn’t Really Matter) 23.02.2026 14:47
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ Why fluent is a terrible goal ⏵ What fluency actually looks like ⏵ What you should actually focus on Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Want more British English? Check out my other podcast - The Proper...
097 - How To Immerse In British English (Even if you are not in the UK) 16.02.2026 16:53
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ How immersion can help your English ⏵ Which kind of content works best ⏵ Whether subtitles are important or not Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Want more British English? Check out my other podcast - The...
096 - How to Improve Your Pronunciation Skills (Without Obsessing Over Perfection) 09.02.2026 19:58
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ Why accent is not the same as pronunciation ⏵ How to practice your pronunciation ⏵ Which things you should focus on to make the biggest improvements Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Want more British English?...
095 - 5 Tips for Clearer Communication (Even If Your English Isn’t Perfect) 02.02.2026 22:16
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ What is stopping you from communicating clearly ⏵ How to change your mindset to make things easier ⏵ Practical tips that you can start using today to communicate more clearly Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Welco...
094 - How To Pronounce Words Ending in ~ED 26.01.2026 16:04
Get the IPA chart: https://www.britspeak.co/ipa-chart In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ One of the most common mistakes people make ⏵ How to make sure you are saying these words correctly ⏵ Some exceptions to the rules you need to know about Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcas...
093 - Evaluate Your Own Speaking Skills & Build Confidence Faster 19.01.2026 13:19
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ Why speaking is so hard to improve ⏵ How to build confidence more quickly ⏵ The exact method you should use to evaluate your own speaking skills Check out Vinh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askvinh/ Want more episodes? ...
092 - What I Would Change About English 12.01.2026 14:09
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkit In this episode of the BritSpeakPod , we will talk about: ⏵ The most annoying things in English ⏵ Why this makes learning it harder than it needs to be ⏵ What I would change if I could Want more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.com Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to...
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