The British English Language Podcast

One thing that British people are most famous for is their high consumption of alcohol. During this episode we briefly look at the history of alcohol around the world and then consider some of the reasons why alcohol has become such an important part of British culture. Why do Brits love going to the pub so much? Are they really that special?! Don’t forget to visit the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com to find the transcription for this episode as well as all previous episodes! Enjoy :)

Following the death of the queen’s husband, Prince Philip, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, my two friends and I have an informal chat about what this news means to us individually. Some people adore the Royal Family and some people feel differently, and an event as significant as this one can be a good opportunity to ask ourselves how we feel about the Monarchy and realise our personal values as human beings. Please visit the website to leave your comments or find the transcription for this episode - www.britishenglishlanguage.com. I know that this episode will be very difficult to follow but I hope that it can be helpful in getting you accustomed to hearing real-life English conversation. Thank you as always and enjoy! Amy :)

Exploring the concepts of coincidences, synchronicities and serendipity! Welcome back to the British English Language Podcast! Here I am back in the UK again after a few months trying to find a secure and stable place to be! And I noticed some coincidences along the way...! Barcelona, Berlin, Bristol... Why do all of these cool cities begin with the letter B?! Is this simply a case of random chance? We will be exploring this interesting topic during this brand new episode so thank you so much for listening and I really hope you enjoy it! www.britishenglishlanguage.com

I’m back! Thank you for being patient! After a busy few weeks moving house five times (!) The British English Language Podcast is back with a follow-on episode from the previous episode where I talk about 5 things I like about the UK. In episode 14 I share with you a few things that drive me mad and that sometimes drive me out of the UK! An open honesty about what I’m not too keen on about the country where I was born and grew up! Enjoy and thank you very much for listening :) For the transcriptions and to book English classes with me please visit the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com !

Prince Andrew recently drew public attention again for his birthday on the 19th February. There are so many scandalous stories about the Prince but, during this episode, I talk a little bit about the interview he gave to the BBC in November 2019 regarding his involvement with the convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Just to warn you that this episode contains content of a sexual and criminal nature so please skip to the next episode if it could be upsetting for you. Remember that you can find the transcriptions on the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com. Thank you so much for listening to The British English Language Podcast! Love Amy :)

I’m single and, during this episode, I share some of my thoughts and feelings about being single during the pandemic. Does being single mean that I feel lonely? And how does loneliness feel during more challenging times like these? Join me whilst I take you on a more personal journey, a deeper version of my world... Find the transcription for this episode on my website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com. Thank you so much for listening, love Amy :)

This is a special bonus episode where I talk a little bit about the effects the pandemic is having on myself, people around me and also on the wider global population. I talk about things I have observed and also what has helped me to stay positive during these challenging times. You will find the transcription for this episode on the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com. I’m thinking about you all and sending you love. Thank you so much for listening, I’m grateful to be joining you on your journey :)

Welcome back to The British English Language Podcast! Where do British people like to spend their time in Britain?! During this episode I share with you three of my favourite places to visit in the UK! Find the transcriptions on the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com. These transcriptions are free to access and are designed to help improve your English language reading skills. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you find it helpful!

Have you noticed how polite British people are?! During this episode I will be exploring this British stereotype, helping you to understand the British culture and our exaggerated polite behaviour so that you can communicate more effectively with British people. A podcast for intermediate level students. Find the transcriptions for each episode at www.britishenglishlanguage.com. Thank you for listening, enjoy!

During this episode I’ll be reviewing the 2020 Netflix documentary film - My Octopus Teacher! Listen carefully because I present this episode at a more natural speed in order to help intermediate level students become accustomed to hearing the English language spoken more naturally. Don’t worry if I’m going too fast as you’ll find the written text of this episode at www.britishenglishlanguage.com, which you can print and read along whilst listening! Thank you so much for making me a part of your British English language learning journey :)

What do I love most about the UK and why? Surely it can’t be the weather?! During this episode I’ll be using some descriptive vocabulary to share with you my top five favourite things. I hope you enjoy listening and can learn something new. Please visit my website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com to find transcriptions for each episode. This is a free service and the transcriptions are available to download or print. Thank you!

During this episode I talk about some of the subtle, as well as more obvious differences between British and American English. You will also learn some history, as well as reasons why these differences exist. A podcast designed for intermediate level students ! The written text for each episode can be found on the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com. I encourage you to use the text as a guide whilst listening. I hope so much that this content is useful in your English language journey and can help you to become more confident in your use of British English ! Thank you and enjoy !

During this episode you are going to learn about the elements that make up this ancient and mysterious spiritual movement. I spent 18 months, during 2019-2020, living within a pagan community in England. I share my experiences with you during this episode and describe some of the values I share with this interesting religion/way of life. This episode contains more advanced content as I thought it would be good to challenge you and teach you lots of new vocabulary ! A podcast for intermediate level learners with a free downloadable text version available at www.britishenglishlanguage.com ! Thank you, enjoy !

Amy tells the second part of her story of her experiences following her dream to the Uruguayan wilderness ! How will the story end ?! Listen to this episode whilst reading the transcription which can be found on the website - www.britishenlishlanguage.com so that you can become familiar with new vocabulary and improve your comprehension. A podcast with a British accent, designed for intermediate level English language students. Enjoy !

Improve your English language skills with Amy, a native from the UK, as she tells the story of one of the richest experiences of her life - her time living in the small South American country of Uruguay ! This is a story of many themes - of romance and love, of heartbreak and grief, of endings and new beginnings ! Join Amy as she tells this story of great personal transformation and growth ! Please visit the website - www.britishenglishlanguage.com where you can find the transcription for this episode to download or print ! Thank you for listening !

A brand new podcast for intermediate level English language learners ! This second episode of The British English Language Podcast explores a personality trait which affects many of us in society today - perfectionism. Improve your British English language listening skills with Amy as she discusses a variety of topics in her clear and easy-to-understand British accent ! Find the written text for each podcast episode on Amy’s website at - www.britishenglishlanguage.com and follow along whilst listening for a deeper learning experience. Thank you, I hope you enjoy this episode !

A brand new podcast for intermediate level English Language learners ! Let’s start from the beginning ! This first episode of The British English Language Podcast will answer the question - What is Great Britain ? What makes up this colonial power house ? And what’s the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom ?! Improve your British English language listening skills with Amy by joining her in this amazing new podcast specifically designed for intermediate level English language students who have a desire the learn English British style !