Charlie welcomes Emma from Pronunciation with Emma back on the show to share her five “brilliant things” — from the oddly specific to the surprisingly relatable. Along the way, they reflect on British culture, personality quirks, and the small moments that make life feel just right. A cosy listen for learners who enjoy natural, unscripted British English.
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Aug 21
Bitesize Ep 104 - Real British Life Problems Ft. Harry
Click here to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Harry’s run of bad luck takes centre stage in this episode. From a parking fine that spiralled into debt collectors, to ... Show More
32m 21s
Jul 9
289. Self-Conscious About Your Pronunciation? Spend 30 Minutes with an Expert (Bonus Guest Episode)
For the penultimate episode of Confident Business English this season, I am bringing you a bonus guest episode Emma from Pronunciation with Emma. If you haven't heard of Emma already, she has 15+ years of experience and over 1 mill. followers on social media. In short, she knows ... Show More
31m 46s
Sep 2024
From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda
1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), wh ... Show More
28m 46s
Aug 14
AI's impact on translators, untranslatable Dutch words, and more, with Heddwen Newton
1108. This week, we talk to Heddwen Newton about some of the unique and untranslatable words she's discovered while translating. She shares her thoughts on why the translation profession is being hit hard by AI and the kind of work that is likely to be lost. We also hear her book ... Show More
19m 38s
Sep 2024
#407 How You Can Understand BRITISH English in Movies, TV, Music, etc. — Why You Struggle with British English (but not with American), The 5 Things You Need to Learn, Analyzing the Speech of Emma Wat
Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. If British accents leave you puzzled, you're not alone! In this episode, we explore the reasons behind the challenge of understanding British English and reveal the key differences from American English. We analy ... Show More
33m 3s
May 11
Sunday Cuppa: Surviving a Kid's Birthday Party - British Culture
🎙️ E555 of The English Like A Native Podcast.
🥳 In this special weekend episode, you'll learn more about British culture as I talk about the fun and chaos of kids' birthday parties. Tune in to find out more! 🎈
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15m 3s
Aug 2024
170 - Chat with Charlie: British Culture in Harry Potter
By now, you probably know how much I love connecting language and culture. To me, they go hand in hand! And that's why in today's episode, I've invited Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast on the show to talk about Harry Potter. Together, we'll dive into the magical wo ... Show More
58m 57s
May 12
Emma Grede On Pt. 2 Work Life Balance Truths, Successful Traits, Finding Your Strengths, & Hustle Culture
#841: Join us for a second time as we sit down with Emma Grede – British businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, Founding Partner of SKIMS, & Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge. Recognized by Forbes as one of the as one of Amer ... Show More
1h 17m