Dan @ BritSpeak

BritSpeakPod

Education EN ↓ 116 episodes

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

Episodes

016 - Why Do British People Have Fireworks In November? 31.10.2023 16:45

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ Fireworks festivals in the UK ⏵ Why they happen in November ⏵ How to enjoy your first UK bonfire night Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English w...

015 - How I Stopped Forgetting New Vocabulary 24.10.2023 15:20

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ How my own language journey is going ⏵ The app that helped me improve my vocabulary ⏵ How to get started with ANKI Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating...

014 - How British TV Shows Can Boost Your English Skills 17.10.2023 24:35

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠⁠ In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ How TV shows can improve your English ⏵ The best TV shows from the UK for you to watch ⏵ The strategy I recommend for using TV shows Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start co...

013 - Do Americans Understand British English? [w/ SpeakOnWithHanna] 10.10.2023 22:54

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠⁠ In this episode, Hanna and I talk about: ⏵ If British and American English is really that different? ⏵ Do Americans understand British Expressions? ⏵ Why it is important to understand the differences Check out Hanna - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/speakonwithhanna/⁠ Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britsp...

012 - How Do People Celebrate Their Birthdays in the UK? 03.10.2023 18:41

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠⁠ In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ How birthday parties work in the UK ⏵ Things you need to know about birthday presents ⏵ How birthday parties change as you get older Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start co...

011 - Using British Slang: When, Why, and Where 26.09.2023 19:25

Get my free British Slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In this episode, I talk about: ⏵ Why it is important to understand British Slang ⏵ The problems with learning British slang expressions ⏵ How, when, and where you can use British Slang Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing an...

010 - Can You Learn British English Without Being In The UK? (w/ EarlGrayInSeoul) 19.09.2023 27:02

Check out my private lessons - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success In this episode, YJ and I will talk about: ⏵ YJ's experiences learning British English from Korea ⏵ How she became so fluent without being in the UK ⏵ The best piece of advice she can offer to English learners Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed...

009 - What Are British Schools Really Like? 11.09.2023 25:46

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠ In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ How the UK school system works ⏵ What it is really like to go to school in the UK ⏵ Stories from my school days Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with...

008 - Want British English Pronunciation? Learn These Techniques! 05.09.2023 18:38

Get my FREE pronunciation roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/pronunciation-roadmap In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ British English Pronunciation and what it is ⏵ Essential techniques you need to know ⏵ How to practice these techniques Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicat...

007 - Stop Worrying About Language Goals! Focus on THIS instead… 29.08.2023 19:48

Get my FREE Speaking Practice Planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-plannerIn this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ Why setting goals might be holding you back⏵ How to make real progress in learning English⏵ Why taking action is always the best approach Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop free...

006 - How Do British People Say "It's Hot"? 22.08.2023 18:15

Get my FREE British slang guide: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠ In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ Different ways you can say it is hot ⏵ How British people complain about the weather ⏵ When and how you can use them too Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in Eng...

005 - 10 Common Idioms All Brits Understand 15.08.2023 20:11

Get my FREE British slang guide: https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In this episode, we will talk about: ⏵ Common idioms British people use ⏵ What each expression actually means ⏵ When and how you can use them too Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence...

004 - The Best Way To Practice Speaking English [w/ StewSensei] 08.08.2023 33:48

Get my FREE speaking practice planner: https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner Today, I am joined by StewSensei from BritishPronunciation.com to talk about: ⏵ Why speaking practice is so important ⏵ Why most people are not doing it effectively ⏵ One really powerful technique that you can use today Check out Stew's website: https://www.britishpronunciation.com/ Want more episodes? ⁠⁠...

003 - What Are The Most Used British Slang Words? 17.07.2023 23:03

Get my FREE British Slang Guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide In the episode, we will talk about: ⏵ The most used British slang expressions ⏵ What they actually mean ⏵ When and how they are used Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episo...

002 - There Is No Such Thing as "A British Accent" 17.07.2023 18:53

Get my FREE British accent guide - https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents In this episode, we talk about: Why people are confused about British accents Exactly how many different accents are in the UK How to deal with British accents in real life Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and st...

001 - What To Expect from the BritSpeakPod - British English Podcast 14.07.2023 19:52

Let's get to know each other a little! I wanna tell you how I got here and what I can do for you! I'll also show you a powerful resource to help you understand 95% of all daily life conversations in English! Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠ Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence...