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Want more listening practice exercises? Check out my BritSpeak Academy - ⁠ https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academy Download the FREE roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmap Check out the article used in this episode: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2507/250721-voting-age.html In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ Changes to the voting age in the UK ⏵ Do some listening practice & learn s...

Check out my BritSpeak Academy - ⁠ https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academy Download the FREE roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmap In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ The problems most people have when improving their English ⏵ What things you need to focus on to make progress ⏵ The best ways of practicing those things Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britsp...

Get the British Slang Guide: https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide   In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ Going back to work after a break ⏵ How it takes a bit of time to get used to it again ⏵ 6 other ways natives express this idea Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start commun...

Get the speaking practice planner: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner⁠ Join the Britspeak Hub: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠   The way you think about language fluency might not actually be the truth and worse still, it might be holding you back from building your confidence when speaking in English. In this episode, we'll explore: ✔️ Why traditional learning method...

Get the accent guide - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents⁠ Get the slang guide - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠ I get asked a lot about my natural accent and the dialect I use when I am talking to friends and family back home in Yorkshire. The time has finally come to talk about the Sheffield accent and dialect that I grew up with!   In this episode, we’ll explore: ✔️ Why...

Come and join us in the BritSpeak Hub Community: https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠ Ever been in a conversation that just… dies? You don’t know what to say next, and suddenly, silence. It feels awkward, and you start overthinking. ▸ Maybe you're worried about your English. ▸ Maybe you're scared of making mistakes. ▸ Maybe you just have no idea how to keep the conversation going. The t...

Get the free accents guide: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents⁠ Loads of learners believe they need to change their accent to be understood in English, but that’s not true. Your accent is part of your identity. Instead of trying to sound like a native speaker, focus on clear pronunciation, stress, and rhythm...  the real keys to effective communication.   In this episode, we’ll e...

 Join the BritSpeak Hub community:  ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠ Get the free British slang guide: https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, I talk about: ⏵ The reasons that British people are hard to understand ⏵ Why learning British slang and expressions is difficult ⏵ The most used British slang words and what they mean Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https:...

Get the Speaking Practice Planner: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, I talk about: ⏵ Why do you freeze up when speaking in English (and what to do about it) ⏵ How to keep the conversation flowing (even when you forget a word) ⏵ What confident speakers do (and how you should copy them) Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak...

Get the free British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, I talk about: ⏵ How moving to Japan changed how I think about languages ⏵ The 5 things you need to work on to improve your communication ⏵ Why more English won't fix your problems   Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Who am I? My name is Dan and I am a CELTA...

Download my free Navigating British Accents guide: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, I talk about: ⏵ A funny viral video about English spelling ⏵ Why English spelling and pronunciation are so weird ⏵ How To improve your pronunciation Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Who am I? My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qual...

Get the FREE 7-day Speaking Practice Plan: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/7-day-speaking-pratice-plan In this episode, Dan talks about using British TV shows to improve your english skills including: The benefits of using TV shows TV shows you should check out How to use TV shows for shadowing   Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Who am I? My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qu...

Get the FREE 7-day Speaking Practice Plan: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/7-day-speaking-pratice-plan In this episode, Dan talks about the secrets to improving your speaking skills as well as The biggest mistake non-natives make The reasons why speaking practice is so important The top 3 exercises for improving your speaking skills Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Who am...

Get my FREE speaking practice planner: https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner In this episode, Dan talks about why English speakers don't use correct English as well as Why it is not as incorrect as you might think The historical reason for a lot of the "mistakes" How to deal with these issues when they happen Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod...

Get the FREE British accents guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents In this episode, Dan talks about one of the myth of the British Accent and tells you: Why people have it all wrong The reason you shouldn't try to change your accent The way British people feel about our accents Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Who am I? My name is Dan and I a...

Get my FREE speaking practice planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner In this episode, Dan talks about one of the biggest misconceptions people have about their English abilities and tells you: Why you are stuck in a cycle The reason you are not able to break that cycle The mindshift you need to make if you want to make progress Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.c...

Get my FREE British pronunciation guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents In this episode, Dan talks about some simple ways you can improve your English pronunciation skills and tells you: Why pronunciation is so important The tools you are going to need for your practice Why your mistakes are not holding you back Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ W...

Get my FREE British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In this episode, Dan talks about common slang expressions that you will hear in offices all over the UK and tells you: Why understanding this stuff is important for your career Why slang is not just for the pubs and the streets Whether you need to actually use these expressions yourself Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.brit...

Get my FREE British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In this episode, Dan talks about common culture shocks you might experience in the UK and tells you: Why understanding this stuff is important for your sanity How to deal with some of the weird stuff we do What you can do to make the transition to life in the UK easier. Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspea...

Get my FREE speaking practice planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner In this episode, Dan talks about the dreaded intermediate plateau and tells you: Why this always happens How to overcome this hurdle Why you might be your own worst enemy Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Who am I? My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over...

In this episode, Dan talks about how to overcome common problems when it comes to speaking in English: Why feedback is so important to make progress Finding ways of getting regular practice Why going it alone is not the best option   Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club:  https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club   Thanks for checking out the   BritSpeakPod . If you enjoyed...

In this episode, Dan talks about how to build your confidence when speaking in English. Learn about: The biggest problems holding you back and how to overcome them today How you can build your confidence to allow you to speak more freely The way of reframing your inner thoughts to allow progress, not anxiety Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club:  https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club Get t...

In this episode, Dan shares 5 really common expressions used every day in the UK. You will also learn some secrets of British communication like: When a question is not actually a question.  Just because it follows the grammar rules of a question, doesn't mean it is one... The phrase British people use when they are about to say something rude:  If you hear this expression, get read...

In this episode, Dan shares practical tips for improving your English conversations. Here are the main talking points: Open Vs Closed:  Choosing the best kind of questions is important for having better conversations that build deeper connections Listen and Respond:  This is not an interrogation. It is a conversation and you need to learn how to follow up on what has been said. Link...

In this episode, Dan shares practical tips for improving your English speaking skills, addressing the common challenges learners face. Here are the main talking points: Set Clear Goals : Define your communication objectives to tailor your practice effectively. Identify the skills you need to achieve these goals. Be Consistent : Commit to daily practice, even if it's just 10-15 minutes. Regular rev...