The British English Podcast

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Three mates, three accents, and one simple question: who’s up for a pint? In this opening episode, a rough day sparks a classic British ritual—making pub plans—with plenty of personality, subtle social cues, and phrases that don’t mean what they seem. Listen closely as banter, class, and culture collide before they’ve even left work.

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This episode follows one thread—from Britain’s fading empire to today’s oil chokepoints—to uncover the hidden logic behind global tension. It’s not about taking sides, but seeing the patterns that shape power, money, and conflict. Slightly unsettling, occasionally eye-opening… and hard to unsee once you do.

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If you want to know what Japanese culture looks like through the eyes of a British person who has been living abroad in Japan since 2012 then look no further! You'll get to learn more about British people, Japanese culture and how British people perceive the Japanese with a conversation between your host, Charlie and Chris Broad from ⁠Abroad in Japan⁠ YouTube Channel.

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Charlie puts Connor from Listening Time in the hot seat, asking him to reveal five “brilliant things” he loves—and reacting every step of the way. From hearty breakfasts to clever life hacks, each pick sparks humour, culture clashes, and unexpected insight. It’s a playful, cross-Atlantic chat that slowly uncovers what really matters beneath the surface.

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In this episode, a simple hotel stay turns into a quietly chaotic, very British experience. In this short story, you’ll pick up natural vocabulary, sharpen your listening, and get a feel for the kind of humour that defines British culture. It’s also a little taste of one of the most iconic sitcoms ever made… see if you recognise it.

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