A Really British Podcast

15 British Words to Survive in the UK

Send us Fan Mail The English Brits use is often very different to the English people learn in course books and English classes. So today, Annie and I have picked out 15 British words to help you survive in the UK. They are informal mostly slang words that Brits use in their everyday English and they all come be found in my new book A Really British Guide to Modern English. I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here: ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​ ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S 🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 00:00 Intro with Annie 04:37 Word 1 06:36 Word 2 08:53 Word 3 11:12 Word 4 11:56 Word 5 13:07 Word 6 15:05 Word 7 16:20 Word 8 17:59 Word 9 21:21 Word 10 23:01 Word 11 25:01 Word 12 26:58 Word 13 31:12 Word 14 32:13 Word 15 Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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What Brits Say vs What Brits Really Mean

Send us Fan Mail Are Brits secretly rude? In today's podcast, Annie and Tom try to answer that question by looking at phrases Brits say and translate them for you. Our hope is that this episode will help you understand the nuance of British English and perhaps help you navigate communication in the UK a little more easily. I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here: ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​ ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S 🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 00:00 Intro with Annie 03:39 It's Not Ideal 05:58 Could Do 07:53 Make Yourself At Home 10:24 I'll Let You Go 12:21 We Should Meet Up Soon 15:28 I'm Not Being Funny But... 18:15 If You're Happy With It 21:10 Good For You 22:38 That's Not Bad Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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American in the UK (Culture Shock & British Accents)

Send us Fan Mail Today we have our first ever guest on the podcast as we welcome Darrell Fishbeck from @grande_americano . Darrell is a Texan living in the UK who shares his observations of British life and culture on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. In our conversation, he talks about the similarities and differences between the USA and the UK, his favourite British food and the challenges he's faced adapting to his new life here in England. He's a great guy and definitely someone you should follow: ▷ Darrell's Instagram - @grande_americano ▷ Darrell's YouTube - @grande_americano Have you faced similar challenges with culture shock and adaptation before? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇 🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m 00:00 Intro with Annie 06:05 Peng or Pony with Darrell 08:43 Growing up in Texas 12:08 Meeting his British Wife 18:57 Arriving to the UK 22:00 Why it's so Hard! 24:01 English Hospitality 28:12 Finding Community 31:15 Darrell's UK Travels 37:04 Adapting to British Life 40:30 British Words & Accents 48:27 Advice for People Moving to the UK 52:32 Darrell's Influencer Life Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Get Tom's new book 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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Britain in the 1990s | We lived it

Send us Fan Mail The 1990s were a special time in Britain and today Annie & I share our childhood memories from the decade. From landlines and Nokia 3210s to Blockbuster video and making mixtapes, we cover the little things that made the 90s such a unique period of time. It's a light-hearted chat about that makes for great listening practice if you are learning English. Sorry for the video/audio quality this week, we had so many tech issues but we decided something was better than nothing. What are your memories of life in the 1990s? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇 🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m 00:00 Intro 05:06 Life in the 1990s 06:40 Phones in the 1990s 18:07 Music in the 1990s 25:09 Photography in the 1990s 29:49 Friday Night in the 1990s 35:49 TV and Music in the 1990s 41:21 Gaming in the 1990s 44:15 Closing Thoughts Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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British Rom-Coms Explained (Love Actually, Notting Hill & More)

Send us Fan Mail From Four Weddings and a Funeral to Notting Hill and Love Actually, British rom-coms have charmed audiences around the world. In this episode, Annie and Tom trace the genre's history, count down their all-time favourites, and unpack exactly why these quintessentially British stories became such a success story. Which British rom-com is your all-time favourite? Drop your answer in the comments👇 🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m 00:00: Intro 03:29 The History of Rom-Coms 04:40 Four Weddings & a Funeral 11:40 Notting Hill 20:15 Bridget Jones Diary 29:34 Love Actually 35:10 Cultural References 40:10 The UK's Favourite Rom-Coms 41:53 Annie & Tom's Favourite Films Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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10 Signs You've Accidentally Become British

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Really British Podcast, we're breaking down 10 unmistakable signs that Britain has quietly rewired the way you think, talk, and behave...whether you noticed it happening or not. From your sudden love of a proper cup of tea, to your new-found respect for a well-formed queue, these are the quirks that separate a tourist from someone who's genuinely gone native. Some of these will make you laugh, some might surprise you and hopefully you'll finish the video with smile on your face. This is just a bit of fun and not meant to be serious in any way. Count how many of the 10 signs describe you, and drop your score in the comments👇 🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m 00:00: Intro 03:29 The art of queuing 08:47 An obsession with weather 11:26 The language of Britishness 13:47 Unwritten rules of British etiquette 18:47 Understanding British pubs 25:20 Saying sorry all the time 28:40 A love of tea 33:57 Self-deprecating humour 37:19 A love of dogs 41:00 Saying goodbye Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of my book, A Really British Guide to Modern English — the full A-Z guide to sounding (and thinking) like a local: https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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British Weddings Explained PART 2

Send us Fan Mail This is part two of British Weddings Explained. In this episode Annie and I talk about wedding dress shopping, the actual ceremony and the songs Brits love to dance to at the wedding reception. We'll also talk about royal weddings and the new trends celebrities are introducing to British wedding culture. If you are learning English don't forget to watch my video about the vocabulary of British Weddings here▷https://youtu.be/nllGMx2KgQ0 You can also listen to A Really British Podcast here: ▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 You can also watch the video podcast on YouTube ▷ https://youtu.be/tvCue7BQ0IE Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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British Weddings Explained

Send us Fan Mail Season two of our podcast begins with a look at British weddings. Annie and I talk about the traditions and customs of a really British wedding from the proposal through to saying 'I do'. There is so much to discuss so we'll have a part two coming out very soon. We'd love to know how a wedding in your country differs from one in the UK. Please share your observations in the comments.

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How to be British PART 2

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of A Really British Podcast, Annie and I are back with the second part of How to be British. We discuss British people's love of dogs, saying sorry and tea amongst other things. Sorry again for the blurry video quality, it's my bad. I didn't press the right button on my camera. We filmed this with the first part hence the same mistake. As you can see from the opening, I have learned how to press the right button...finally!🤦‍♂️ This is the last episode in season 1 of the podcast. We'll be back with season 2 but we need you to tell us what subjects you'd like us to cover. Make sure you follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast It's where season 2 will be and you can also get bonus content there too. ▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:28 How to be British Step 1 07:55 How to be British Step 2 13:12 How to be British Step 3 16:34 How to be British Step 4 20:15 How to be British Step 5 Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

How to be British (5 Easy Steps)

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of A Really British Podcast, Annie and I give you five easy steps to become British! I know I know! It's a jokey topic that you should absolutely NOT take seriously. We have some fun chatting about British people's love of queuing, the unwritten rules of British etiquette and why every tourist fails the British pub test! If you are coming to the UK or you already live here, this is essential viewing. Sorry for the blurry video quality, it's my bad. I didn't press the right button on my camera 🤦‍♂️ New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content. ▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Chit Chat 02:52 Bite-Sized Britain 12:06 How to be British Step 1 17:33 How to be British Step 2 20:13 How to be British Step 3 22:34 How to be British Step 4 27:34 How to be British Step 5 Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

The Most Googled Questions About Britain ANSWERED

Send us Fan Mail Today Annie and I answer the most Googled questions about Britain and British people. Like 'Why do Brits love drinking tea?' or 'Why do Brits drive on the left?' This is a special 'in-betweeny' episode because of Christmas and New Year but we'll be back with a regular podcast episode next week. New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content. NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Why do Brits drive on the left? 04:32 Why do Brits love tea? 10:11 Why do Brits wear poppies 11:55 Why do Brits call dinner tea? 14:27 Why do Brits move to Australia? 19:11 Why do Brits say 'sorry'? Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

A Walk Around London | River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral & Shakespeare's Globe

Send us Fan Mail Today Annie and I go for a walk along the South Bank in London. We talk about our love for the city and what it was like growing up here. We also describe what we can see from Shakespeare's Globe to St Paul's Cathedral and of course the mighty River Thames. New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content. ▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ

The Best of Britain in 2025 (A Year in Review)

Send us Fan Mail Today Annie and I are reviewing the best of Britain in 2025. We choose our favourite tv shows, films, albums, books and funny moments of 2025 and review the year from a personal perspective too. We aren't experts, these are just our thoughts and opinions and we'd love to hear yours in the comments below. What were your fave films, albums, tv shows etc of the year? New episodes every Friday! Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content. NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Chit Chat 06:13 Best British TV Show 14:07 Best British Film 15:42 Best British Musical 18:27 Best British Book 19:25 Best British Album 20:04 Best British Podcast 22:37 Best British Sporting Moment 25:02 Funniest British Moment 28:42 Biggest Political Moment 29:52 Viral Song of the Year 30:54 Personal Highlights Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

A British Family Christmas

Send us Fan Mail Today Annie and I are talking about our family Christmas traditions. Of course, every family does it differently in the UK and we wanted to share what it was like for us on Christmas eve, Christmas day and Boxing day. We also look at the latest news and trends in the UK this week plus we answer listener questions. New episodes every Friday Please go and follow our main YouTube channel @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content. ▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to our weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Chit Chat 05:03 Bite-Sized Britain 14:39 A British Family Christmas 37:41 Q&A Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)

A Really British Christmas

Send us Fan Mail Annie and Tom invite you to join them for a really British Christmas. We'll look at the traditions that make the festive season so special. From Christmas adverts and markets to advent calendars and everything in between. If you want to know more about what a Christmas feels like in the UK, this is podcast is for you. Please leave us questions & comments for next week's episode and of course like and share it with anyone you know who might find it interesting. Watch the video for this episode on our YouTube channel @areallybritishpodcast New episodes every Friday! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Chit Chat 04:57 Bite-Sized Britain 14:10 A Really British Christmas FREE RESOURCES ▷📚 British English Starter Pack ▷ https://tinyurl.com/yc6jewwh NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' 📝 - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com

The Rhythm of a Year in the UK

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of A Really British Podcast hosted by Annie & Tom. This week, we talk about the rhythm of a year in the UK. We'll walk you through the 4 seasons and all the festivals and events that take place throughout the year. You'll learn about the food, weather and traditions we have here in the UK. So pop the kettle on, grab a cuppa and sit down for this chat about life in the UK. Please leave us questions & comments for next week's episode and of course like and share it with anyone you know who might find it interesting. New episodes drop every Friday Please go and follow @AReallyBritishPodcast to get every episode & bonus content. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER ▷ 📝 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'Bite-sized Britain' 📝 - https://bit.ly/3RORinZ WEBSITE ▷ 💻 - https://eatsleepdreamenglish.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Chit Chat 05:22 Bite-Sized Britain 13:47 The Rhythm of a Year in the UK 14:50 Winter 22:53 Spring 28:00 Summer 33:31 Autumn