BritSpeakPod
BritSpeakPod is a weekly podcast aimed at helping listeners improve their communication skills in the UK. It covers tips and tricks for navigating British communication and culture, whether you are new to the country or have been living there for a while. The podcast focuses on building a better life, advancing your career, and fostering stronger relationships in a new environment.
Episodes
115 - Forgot a Word When Speaking? Do This!
Get the free STOP STRUGGLING - START SPEAKING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/workshop-podcastForgetting 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 situ
114 - How to speak for longer in English without rambling
Get the free STOP STRUGGLING - START SPEAKING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/workshop-podcastIf 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 make
113 - Why more vocabulary won’t fix your speaking confidence
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/stop-freezing-workshop-podcast30-Day Speaking Kickstarter - https://www.britspeak.co/kickstarterYou 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 vocabulary a
112 - What to do when your mind goes blank in English
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/stop-freezing-workshop-podcastFreezing 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 in
111 - Why You Freeze Up When Speaking English
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/stop-freezing-workshop-podcastDo 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:What
110 - Why Your English Sounds Messy When You Speak
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freezeJoin the Speaking Confidence Bootcamp- https://www.britspeak.co/bootcamp-early-accessDo 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 think,
109 - You’re Not Bad... You’re Just Speaking in Survival Mode
Get the free STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freezeJoin the Speaking Confidence Bootcamp- https://www.britspeak.co/bootcamp-early-accessDo 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 at
108 - You're Preparing Too Much Before Speaking English
Get the STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freezeBook Your Action Plan Call - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planA 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 to
107 - The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck About Perfect English
Get the STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freezeBook Your Action Plan Call -https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, I talk about a few ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* 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 English at
106 - Staying quiet even though you understand?
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitBook Your Action Plan Call -https://www.britspeak.co/action-planYou 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 you mi
105 - What 10 years in Japan Taught Me About Learning Another Language
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitBook Your Action Plan Call -https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan10 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 silence
104 - Why Your Speaking Isn’t Improving (Even Though You’re Practising)
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitBook Your Action Plan Call -https://www.britspeak.co/action-planYou 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 what
103 - Why Understanding English Doesn't Magically Make You A Better Speaker
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitYou 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 about:Wh
102 - What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say in English
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitYou 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 conversationsThe real reason
101 - Why Don't I Feel Confident In English?
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 confidenceWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWant more British Englis
100 - You Don’t Need A British Accent To Be Understood
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 insteadWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWant more British
099 - Why You Feel Embarrassed Speaking English
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 onWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWant more British English? Check out my other podcast - The Proper Bri
098 - What actually is Fluent? (And Why It Doesn’t Really Matter)
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 onWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWant more British English? Check out my other podcast - The Proper British
097 - How To Immerse In British English (Even if you are not in the UK)
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 notWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWant more British English? Check out my other podcast - The Proper
096 - How to Improve Your Pronunciation Skills (Without Obsessing Over Perfection)
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 improvementsWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWant more British English? Check o
095 - 5 Tips for Clearer Communication (Even If Your English Isn’t Perfect)
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitIn 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 clearlyWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWelcome to B
094 - How To Pronounce Words Ending in ~ED
Get the IPA chart: https://www.britspeak.co/ipa-chartIn 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 aboutWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast desig
093 - Evaluate Your Own Speaking Skills & Build Confidence Faster
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkitIn 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 skillsCheck out Vinh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/askvinh/Want more episodes?
092 - What I Would Change About English
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkitIn 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 couldWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help y
091 - How To Improve Your English Communication Skills in 2026
Get the BritSpeak Roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmapIn this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we will talk about:⏵ How to set yourself up for success in 2026⏵ Why setting the right goals is so important⏵ What mistakes you need to avoid to make the most progressWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast desig
090 - Weird Christmas Stuff That Is Normal In UK
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkitIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why Christmas can be a bit weird in the UK⏵ How We really celebrate the holidays⏵ What song we all try to avoid in DecemberWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you
089 - Surviving Small Talk in the Holidays
Get the Flowing Conversations Phrasebook - https://www.britspeak.co/phrase-bookIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ The kind of events that require small talk⏵ How to survive talking about the holidays⏵ What to do if things don't go to planWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast design
088 - The Problem With “Perfect English” Influencers
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkitIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why I hate this kind of social media teacher⏵ How it makes life worse for everyone⏵ What I hope happens in the futureWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezi
087 - Understanding British Accents
Get a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why British accents are so different⏵ How to understand what is going on⏵ 5 really common techniques you will hear in UK accentsWant more episodes?
086 - You're Not Bad At English... You Just Need More Practice
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit for FREE - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkitGet a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why it is so important to practice speaking⏵ How to build a speaking practice plan⏵ Some simple
085 - How To Start a Conversation In English
Get the Flowing Conversations Phrase Book for FREE - https://www.britspeak.co/phrase-bookGet a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why starting a conversation is so awkward⏵ Why it is really important for daily life⏵ M
084 - From Anxious to Confident: Yuliia’s Story
Get a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Yuliia's journey in English⏵ The things she learned along the way⏵ How to apply those things to your own journeyWant more episodes? https://www
083 - How To Get To Know People in English
Get the Speaking Practice Toolkit for FREE - https://www.britspeak.co/toolkitGet a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ A speaking practice exercise you need to try⏵ The common questions that always come up⏵ My answers
082 - Why The English Language Learning Industry Sucks!
Get a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ How the current system works⏵ Why I think it is designed to keep you stuck⏵ How I try to approach things differentlyWant more episodes? https://ww
081 - What To Do When You Go Blank When Speaking In English
Get my Flowing Conversations Phrasebook for FREE - https://www.britspeak.co/phrase-bookGet a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why this keeps happening to you⏵ What you can do when it happens⏵ How to prepare to get back
080 - Phrasal Verbs For Daily Routines
Want more listening practice exercises? Check out my BritSpeak Academy - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academyDownload the FREE roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmapIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ The best way to approach phrasal verbs⏵ Why they are so useful to learn⏵ Phrasal verbs you can use today to talk about daily routinesWant more episodes?
079 - Why You Keep Forgetting Words In English
Want to build a working vocabulary system - https://www.britspeak.co/fast-track-vocabularyIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why you forget the words you learn in English⏵ How this affects your communication skills⏵ How to learn words in a way that they actually stickWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast d
078 - Why Is English So Hard To Learn?
Want more listening practice exercises? Check out my BritSpeak Academy - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academyDownload the FREE roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmapCheck out the FREE UK slang guide:https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Why English is so hard to learn⏵ How to make it easier on yourself⏵ What to focus on to make progressWant more e
077 - They are changing the voting age in the UK
Want more listening practice exercises? Check out my BritSpeak Academy - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academyDownload the FREE roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmapCheck out the article used in this episode:https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2507/250721-voting-age.htmlIn this episode, we will talk about:⏵ Changes to the voting age in the UK⏵ Do some listening practice & learn some new
076 - How To Go From Intermediate To Advanced
Check out my BritSpeak Academy - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academyDownload the FREE roadmap - https://www.britspeak.co/roadmapIn 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 thingsWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod
075 - Getting Used To Something... Again...
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 ideaWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating i
074 - The Secret to Speaking Confidence in English
Get the speaking practice planner: https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-plannerJoin 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 methods a
073 - An Introduction to the Sheffield accent and dialect
Get the accent guide - https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accentsGet the slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideI 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 lear
072 - How to Keep a Conversation Going (Even When You Run Out of Things to Say)
Come and join us in the BritSpeak Hub Community: https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hubEver 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 tr
071 - Why Changing Your Accent Won’t Help You Be Understood
Get the free accents guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accentsLoads 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 explo
070 - Why you struggle to understand British People (and how to fix it)
Join the BritSpeak Hub community: https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hubGet the free British slang guide: https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideIn 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 meanWant more episodes? https://www.br
069 - How to Stop Feeling Stuck in Conversations
Get the Speaking Practice Planner: https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-plannerIn 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/britspeakpod
068 - From Struggle to Success: Unlock Your English Confidence
Get the free British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideIn 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/britspeakpodWho am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualif
067 - Why is English Spelling and Pronunciation So Different?
Download my free Navigating British Accents guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accentsIn 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 pronunciationWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ES
066 - Can You Actually Learn English With British TV Shows?
Get the FREE 7-day Speaking Practice Plan: https://www.britspeak.co/7-day-speaking-pratice-planIn this episode, Dan talks about using British TV shows to improve your english skills including:The benefits of using TV showsTV shows you should check outHow to use TV shows for shadowing Want more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified E
065 - The Secret To Speaking English Confidently
Get the FREE 7-day Speaking Practice Plan: https://www.britspeak.co/7-day-speaking-pratice-planIn this episode, Dan talks about the secrets to improving your speaking skills as well asThe biggest mistake non-natives makeThe reasons why speaking practice is so importantThe top 3 exercises for improving your speaking skillsWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho am I?My na
064 - Why Do Native Speakers Use English Incorrectly?!?
Get my FREE speaking practice planner: https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-plannerIn this episode, Dan talks about why English speakers don't use correct English as well asWhy it is not as incorrect as you might thinkThe historical reason for a lot of the "mistakes"How to deal with these issues when they happenWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho a
063 - The Myth Of The British Accent
Get the FREE British accents guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accentsIn this episode, Dan talks about one of the myth of the British Accent and tells you:Why people have it all wrongThe reason you shouldn't try to change your accentThe way British people feel about our accentsWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELT
062 - Do You Actually Need More English?
Get my FREE speaking practice planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-plannerIn 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 cycleThe reason you are not able to break that cycleThe mindshift you need to make if you want to make progressWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/brit
061 - 6 Simple Tips for Better Pronunciation
Get my FREE British pronunciation guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accentsIn this episode, Dan talks about some simple ways you can improve your English pronunciation skills and tells you:Why pronunciation is so importantThe tools you are going to need for your practiceWhy your mistakes are not holding you backWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho am I
060 - 10 Slang Expressions Used In UK Offices
Get my FREE British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideIn 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 careerWhy slang is not just for the pubs and the streetsWhether you need to actually use these expressions yourselfWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.
059 - Biggest UK Culture Shocks
Get my FREE British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideIn 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 sanityHow to deal with some of the weird stuff we doWhat you can do to make the transition to life in the UK easier.Want more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodW
058 - How To Conquer The Intermediate Plateau
Get my FREE speaking practice planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-plannerIn this episode, Dan talks about the dreaded intermediate plateau and tells you:Why this always happensHow to overcome this hurdleWhy you might be your own worst enemyWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpodWho am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years
057 - How to Overcome Your Speaking Fears
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
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056 - No Confidence when Speaking English? Try this!
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
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055 - 5 Proper British Expressions For Daily Life
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 ready
054 - How To Have Better Conversations In English
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.
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053 - 5 Things You Need to Do for Effective Speaking Practice
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 revi
052 - What My Journey Has Taught Me
This podcast is a bit different. I am going to tell you about my life and the journey I am on and share with you the lessons that I have learned along the way related to living in a new country and dealing with the language barrier. There is also some news about the future of BritSpeak and this podcast!
About the Host:
Hi, I'm Dan, your host and the founder of BritSpeak. As an online British Engli
051 - How To Improve Your English Speaking Skills
How To Improve Your English Speaking Skills
In this episode, I talk about practical strategies to help you improve your English speaking skills. Whether you're facing challenges with pronunciation, vocabulary, or confidence, this episode offers actionable tips to help you communicate more effectively. Perfect for advanced English learners looking to enhance their speaking abilities and feel more c
050 - The 10 Stages Of British Anger
The Ten Stages of British Anger
In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we're looking at the weird British ways of expressing anger. From mild annoyance to absolute fury, we'll explore the ten stages of British anger and the specific slang terms used to describe each level. Discover how understanding these nuances can help you navigate conversations with British locals more effectively and avoid
049 - Why You Should Learn British Slang
Why You Should Learn British Slang.
In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we are talking all about British slang and its crucial role in effective communication with native speakers. Discover why understanding and using British slang can improve your connection with locals, improve your listening skills, and help you integrate seamlessly into British culture. We address common fears about using sla
Episode 048 - How to Understand The Yorkshire Accent [with @englishwithlewis ]
Today I want to talk about my accent and dialect because they are special to me... but it is also pretty weird. I brought along a special guest who is also from Yorkshire to talk all about our Yorkshire accent!
Welcome to Episode 048 of the BritSpeakPod. In this episode, we talk about:
- Things that are unique to the Yorkshire accent
- Some things that we love and hate about our accent
- How to
Episode 047 - A Good Conversation Is Like A Game Of... Tennis?!?
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation. You don’t really know what to say next to keep the conversation moving and you can feel that awkward silence creeping up on you. It’s terrifying, isn’t it. Don’t worry though, I will show you how you can solve all of these problems with [checks notes ] tennis?!?
Welcome to Episode 047 of the BritSpeakPod. In this episode, I talk about:
- Why
Episode 046 - Why You NEED to Step Out of your English Comfort Zone
It’s way too easy to get stuck in your comfort zone in life. The simple truth is that if you want to improve your English skills, you need to get out of your comfort zone and this is why!
Welcome to Episode 046 of the BritSpeakPod. In this episode, I talk about:
- Why we love our comfort zone even when it hurts us
- How progress is made when you feel discomfort
- Some tips for getting out of you
Episode 045 - Are You Scared of What Others Think of Your English?
Putting yourself out there when you use your English is pretty scary sometimes. Sometimes, we are terrified about what other people think about our English abilities. The fear of speaking English can really hold you back!
Today I am going to share some tips with you to help you overcome your fear of speaking English and learning not to worry about being judged or criticised by other people.
In t
Episode 044 - 5 Tips For Making Strong Social Connections In English
Making friends and building your social circle can be difficult when you are surrounded by native English speakers. Here are some ways you can connect with new people when living in the UK.
In this episode, I talk about:
why getting out of your comfort zone is vital
the online platforms you need to know about
Why you shouldn’t be ignoring small talk
Using your interests to meet like minded p
Episode 043 - Is small talk the key to building better relationships?
If you want to make new friends and build better relationships with native speakers, it all starts with small talk. Most people think this is boring or embarrassing, but you couldn’t be further from the truth!
In this episode, I talk about:
Why small talk can be incredibly powerful
Ways that you can make small talk less stressful
How Brits approach small talk and how you should too
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Episode 042 - How I would learn English From Scratch
Everyone gets worried about accidentally doing things that will make the people around them angry. Today I will help you avoid this problem by telling you the 5 things you should never do in the UK
In this Episode I talk about:
How much British people enjoy queueing
Keeping the noise down in public
Why talking about yourself can be annoying
How important manners are for Brits
Why you sho
Episode 041 - 5 Things You Should NEVER Do In The UK
Everyone gets worried about accidentally doing things that will make the people around them angry. Today I will help you avoid this problem by telling you the 5 things you should never do in the UK
In this Episode I talk about:
How much British people enjoy queueing
Keeping the noise down in public
Why talking about yourself can be annoying
How important manners are for Brits
Why you sho
Episode 040 - Can you use Idioms in Business?
Lots of English learners ask me if it is OK to use idioms at work or in their business communication. Let's talk about it.
In this episode I talk about:
The use of idioms in business situations
The most commonly used business idioms
How and when you should use them
The importance of knowing how formal each idiom is
Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episo
Episode 039 - Avoiding UK Culture Shocks
Living in the UK can be pretty confusing sometimes. You know, you're in a new place surrounded by a bunch of new people with their own weird culture and it's easy to feel lost. So today we're going to talk about UK culture shocks and how you can survive them.
In this episode I talk about:
Why British people are obsessed with the weather
What British food is really like
Where British politenes
Episode 038 - Expressions British People ACTUALLY use
English learners tend to learn idioms and expressions from their teachers and textbooks. The only problem is that most of them are really old fashioned and native speakers never use them. Today I will show you some expressions British people actually use!
Check out the new podcast: https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions
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Episode 037 - Kickstart Your English Progress
The road to becoming a confident communicator in British English can be tricky. Sometimes you get a bit lost along the way and it can feel like you have stopped making progress. If this has happened to you, don't worry! I am here to help you get back on track!
In this episode, I talk about:
Why you stop making progress
The things you are doing wrong
What you should change to start improving
Episode 036 - How Do British People Say "Good"
Today I am going to show you 5 different slang expressions that are used in the UK to say that something is good. We have loads of different ways to express this because it is really boring just to use the word “good” over and over again. We like to express ourselves in more interesting ways, you know?
Get my British Slang Guide here:
https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide
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