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May 2020
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16. British People & Culture

Anna Connelly, Anna Connelly.
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THIS IS AN ANNA WITH 2Ns EPISODE BEFORE THE RE BRAND TO CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH. I RECOMMEND STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT EPISODES FIRST.

We are a difficult bunch sometimes! Here are some key points into the mind of a BRITISH person like me. Of course this is all general there are exceptions to every rule. I obviously do not represent the everyone but there are I feel useful generalizations that can you understand our culture more. Listen to  me go through the different points, take in the vocabulary and listen to me poke a bit of fun at myself.


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