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Proper British English Podcast

Proper British English Podcast

BritSpeak 11 episodes Latest Feb 27, 2026

The Proper British English Podcast is designed for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to learn more about British people, culture, and the British English language. Hosted by Dan from Britspeak, who was born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, the podcast covers various topics and aspects of daily life in the UK. Listeners can improve their listening and comprehension skills, learn new words and expressions used by Brits, and gain insights into life in England.

Episodes

011 - Things Brits Say When They’re Actually Angry (But Don’t Sound It) Feb 27, 2026 00:17:53 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Why Brits don't sound angryWhat expressions we use when we are fumingWhy the way we say something is more important than the actual wordsWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-english-pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the P
010 - We’re Not Superstitious… But We’re Not Risking It Feb 20, 2026 00:19:38 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Why you should never put shoes on tablesWhat happens if you see a singular magpieWhen you should change direction while walkingWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-english-pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Proper British Engl
009 - What Is Pancake Day in the UK? (And Why We Run With Frying Pans) Feb 13, 2026 00:14:37 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Why we have a special day for pancakesWhat causes us to run around with frying pansThe differences between UK and US pancakesWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https
008 - British Insults (That Don’t Sound Like Insults) Feb 6, 2026 00:18:41 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit⁠⁠⁠Download the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Why Brits love to be mean to people we likeInsults that don't sound like insultsHow you should approach these expressionsWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ww
007 - Stuff Brits Don’t Realise Is Weird Jan 30, 2026 00:22:48 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit⁠⁠Download the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Stuff that Brits think is normal, but actually isn'tWhy we never really question itHow moving to Japan changed my perspectiveWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www
006 - What Is Burns Night? Jan 23, 2026 00:16:05 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit⁠Download the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Burns night and what it isWhat you can expect at a burns supperSome interesting traditions at this time of yearWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-br
005 - Most Used British Slang Words Jan 16, 2026 00:19:58 Get My Free BritSpeak Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitDownload the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Different expressions we use all the timeWhether you need to use them or notWhy slang is a good idea to learnWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-e
004 - How Do Brits say "It's Cold"? Jan 9, 2026 00:16:28 Get my Free slang guide: https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guideDownload the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:Different ways we say it's coldUK expressions for winter timeHow we get creative with intensifiersWant more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-english-pod⁠⁠⁠Welcome
003 - British TV Shows To Help Improve Your English Jan 2, 2026 00:19:16 Download the transcript for this episode: ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:TV shows that will help you improve your EnglishUK shows from different genresA big mistake people make with TV shows for learningWant more episodes? ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-english-pod⁠⁠Welcome to the Proper British English Podcast
002 - How To Understand Different UK Accents Jan 2, 2026 00:16:16 Download the transcript for this episode: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/transcripts⁠In this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:The different accents in the UKThe most common techniques they useHow to identify different UK accentsWant more episodes? ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-english-pod⁠Welcome to the Proper British English Podcast. The podcast designed to help y
001 - Welcome To The Proper British English Podcast Jan 2, 2026 00:12:14 Download the transcript for this episode: https://www.britspeak.co/transcriptsIn this episode of the Proper British English Podcast, I talk about:What this podcast is all aboutWho I am and my teaching journeyWhat you can expect from meWant more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-english-podWelcome to the Proper British English Podcast. The podcast designed to help you understand Bri

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