Speak English With A British Accent

Would you like to speak English with an RP British English accent. This podcast provides pronunciation practice and tips and tricks to improve your spoken English.

Polite & Effective Ways to Make Requests in British English - Do This. Read That. Master the Imperative in English. 🔥 - Quiz: Can You Spot the Imperative (and Use It Right)? - Don’t Bother Me… or Is It Disturb? Or Interrupt? 🤔 08/01/2025

👗 What’s Your Fashion Dilemma? Let’s Talk English for Clothes - 🧥“Button It!” – 12 Clothing Idioms You’ll Actually Hear Brits Say - 👖Do You Know Your Pedal Pushers from Your Plimsolls? - Master the art of linking in British English 07/25/2025

Speak Like a British Racing Commentator — F1 Vocabulary for Your Accent - CONtract or conTRACT? One Word, Two Personalities. - Nonchalant — The Word That Sounds As Cool As It Means 07/21/2025

🏃‍♀️15 Phrasal Verbs with RUN (No Jogging Required) - Phrasal Verbs with RUN – Multiple Choice Quiz - 🔊 5-Minute RP Workout: The Vowel Power Session - ❌ Not, Knot, Note, Nothing… Are You Saying These Right? 07/18/2025

V vs W — Don’t Mix Up Your Vests and Wests! - Compare vs Compere — A Sneaky Pair You Didn’t Know You Were Saying Wrong - Calligrapher or choreographer? Stress less, sound posher ✍️ 07/14/2025

Master estate agent phone calls like a true Brit - Stroll through a house viewing like a true Brit - 10 Classic Estate Agent Phrases—and What They Really Mean - Can You Spot the Estate Agent Language? Take the Quiz! 07/11/2025

Don’t mix up your diary with your dairy 🐄📅 - The ‘OY’ Sound – Don’t Let It Betray Your Accent - 🔑 Master These 10 Property Terms (Before You Get Lost in Jargon!) 07/07/2025

A 30 Day British Accent Challenge - 🏖 Holiday Expressions Every Brit Uses (And You Should Too) - 📚 7 Unusual '-ish' Verbs to Polish Your English - ☕ Office Small Talk: What to Say by the Kettle (Without Making It Weird) 07/04/2025

How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article 👂 - How to Say “Player” Without Sounding Like an American Footballer 06/30/2025

How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article 👂 - How to Say “Player” Without Sounding Like an American Footballer 🎧 WitchTok Listening Comprehension Questions What reasons does Ayla Skinner give for why witchcraft feels empowering to her? (Hint: She mentions control, individuality, and how she lives her life.) According to the article, how has TikTok changed access to witchcraft and the way it's practised? (Learners should listen out for comparisons with how things were “years ago.”) What does Frankie Castanea say about the term ‘witch’ and how it's used across different cultures? (This checks understanding of inclusivity and how the term varies across traditions.) How is witchcraft perceived differently in Europe compared to Africa, according to Dr Isak Niehaus? (Pay attention to the contrast between healing and harmful uses, and secrecy vs. openness.) What does Ayla say about Hollywood and Disney’s portrayal of witches, and how does she contrast it with her own view? (This focuses on identifying opinions vs. stereotypes, and recognising intonation and nuance.) There’s no need to treat it like an exam, just keep an ear out to see if you can hear any information that could fit any of the questions. Take a listen here : Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Indian speakers mini course: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs /episode/index/show/54b316a9-cd2d-4bda-983a-c1989a6cd466/id/37216225

🎧 Roleplay Time! 3 Common Work Calls in Perfect British English - How to Say “I Don’t Know” Like a True Brit 🇬🇧 - 10 British Questions That Aren’t Looking for Answers - ☕ How to Speak Up in a Meeting (Without Sounding Pushy) 📞 Scenario 1: Confirming an Order Receptionist: "Good morning, Thames Supplies, this is Maria speaking." Caller: "Hi Maria, it’s Imogen from Hamilton Creative. I’m just calling to confirm our stationery order for next week." Receptionist: "Of course – let me just check that for you… Yes, we’ve got you down for delivery on Tuesday the 18th, before midday." Caller: "Brilliant. And can I just double-check it’s going to our Bishopsgate office?" Receptionist: "Yes, that’s what I’ve got here. Is there anything else I can help with?" Caller: "No, that’s all. Thanks very much – appreciate your help!" Receptionist: "My pleasure. Have a great day!" 💬 Useful phrases: "I’m just calling to confirm..." "Can I double-check…" "Is there anything else I can help with?" 📞 Scenario 2: Chasing a Late Payment Caller: "Good afternoon, this is Zoe from AllPoints Marketing. Could I speak to someone in accounts, please?" Receptionist: "Certainly – one moment." (pause) Accounts: "Hello, Janet speaking." Caller: "Hi Janet, I’m just chasing up an invoice we sent over last month – number 3945. It looks like payment’s still outstanding." Accounts: "Let me bring that up… Yes, I see it here. Apologies – it’s queued for processing this week." Caller: "Thanks for checking. If there’s any issue, just drop me an email." Accounts: "Will do. Thanks for your patience!" Caller: "No problem – speak soon." 💬 Useful phrases: "I’m just chasing up…" "It looks like payment’s still outstanding." "Thanks for your patience!" 📞 Scenario 3: Following Up After a Meeting Caller: "Hi, it’s Danielle from Northbridge Recruitment – just following up on our meeting last Friday." Receiver: "Oh hi Danielle, yes – thanks for calling." Caller: "No problem. I just wanted to check if you had a chance to review the proposal we discussed?" Receiver: "Yes, I did. I actually had a couple of questions I was hoping to email you about." Caller: "Perfect – feel free to send those over. I’m happy to arrange another call if that’s easier." Receiver: "Great, I’ll get those over later today." Caller: "Lovely – thanks again, and speak soon!" 💬 Useful phrases: "Just following up on…" "I just wanted to check…" "Feel free to send those over." Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Indian speakers mini course: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs /episode/index/show/54b316a9-cd2d-4bda-983a-c1989a6cd466/id/37159745

Speak RP Like A Nursery Rhyme Star ⭐🌟 - SPLash out on your pronunciation today 💦 - 10 Tricky Pronunciations 06/23/2025

☕ “How’s your day going?” – Making Small Talk Over the Phone (Without Cringing) - How not to sound like a jerk - The Passive/Aggressive worksheet - Shall we? Why British people love this little word. 06/20/2025

Mastering the ‘SPR’ Cluster in RP English - Roleplay – You’ve Lost Your Luggage at Heathrow. What Do You Say? - Listening Practice - Fairytale Story Clip 06/16/2025

☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout 💪🎙️- I used to be confused about this... but now I’m used to it. - Used To Quiz 06/13/2025

Do you know how to use these 2 little words? - Such and So Quiz - 📞 “Hi, this is Alex calling from…” – Mastering the Art of Professional Voicemails - 👟👠 “How to Talk About Shoes in RP English (Without Putting Your Foot in It)” 06/06/2025

You know about question tags, don’t you? - 🧠 Question Tag Quiz: Can You Tag It? - 📞 “Sorry, you’re breaking up…” – How to Handle Bad Lines (Politely!) - “Give Me a Hand” – Phrasal Verbs with ‘Hand’ 05/30/2025

Can you tell me what this section is about? - 🎯 The Embedded Questions Quiz - 📅 “Could we book you in for Tuesday at 10?” – Polite British Phrases for Scheduling Calls - How to say “you idiot” — the British way (with the accent to match Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Indian speakers mini course: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: Embedded Questions Quiz : 🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Booking a New Appointment [At a health clinic – booking a follow-up appointment] Receptionist: "Good morning, Willow Health Centre, Chloe speaking." Caller: "Hi, I need to book a follow-up appointment with Dr Patel." Receptionist: "Of course. Would next Tuesday at 10 o’clock suit you?" Caller: "Hmm, I’m working that day. Do you have anything later in the week?" Receptionist: "Let’s see… I have Thursday at 3pm or Friday at 9:15 available." Caller: "Thursday at 3 would be perfect, thanks." Receptionist: "Great. So that’s Thursday the 11th at 3pm with Dr Patel. I’ll send over a confirmation by email." Caller: "Brilliant, thanks very much." Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. See you then!" 🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Rescheduling a Missed Appointment [At a law office – client missed their appointment and is calling to rebook] Caller: "Hello, this is Angela Martin. I had an appointment with Mr Lewis yesterday but unfortunately I couldn’t make it. I’d like to reschedule if possible." Receptionist: "Of course, no problem at all. Let me just check his diary… Would Friday at 2pm work for you?" Caller: "That should be fine, yes." Receptionist: "Lovely. So I’ve booked you in for Friday the 14th at 2 o’clock with Mr Lewis. Shall I send over a confirmation email?" Caller: "Yes, please — that would be great." Receptionist: "All done. You’ll receive an email shortly. We’ll look forward to seeing you then!" Caller: "Thank you so much!" Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. Bye for now!" Caller: "Bye!" /episode/index/show/54b316a9-cd2d-4bda-983a-c1989a6cd466/id/36668415

UK Vs US grammar: I’ve just had lunch. Or… I just had lunch? 🇬🇧 vs 🇺🇸 - British Tenses QUIZ - 📞 How to Handle Difficult and Confused Calls (Like a True Brit) - How to Be Subtly British When Leaving a Party Early 🎉👋 Go to the Quiz: 🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Handling an Impatient Caller Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Customer Services, Rachel speaking." Caller: "I've been trying to get through for half an hour! This is ridiculous!" Receptionist: "I'm very sorry you've had trouble reaching us. Let me see how I can help you today." Caller: "I need to speak to someone about my order — right now!" Receptionist: "Of course. May I take a few details, and I'll transfer you to the appropriate department immediately?" Caller: "Fine. It's order number 54321." Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll pass this straight on to the Orders Team. One moment, please." 🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Handling a Confused Caller Receptionist: "Good morning, IT Support, Megan speaking." Caller: "Oh, um, hello. I'm not sure if I've called the right number. I need help with my laptop..." Receptionist: "No problem at all — you're through to IT Support. Let’s see if I can help." Caller: "It's just... it's not turning on properly, and I don't know what to do." Receptionist: "I completely understand. Could I take your name and your department, please?" Caller: "Yes, it's Olivia Patel from Marketing." Receptionist: "Thank you, Olivia. Let me just check which technician is available, and I’ll get someone to give you a call back shortly." Caller: "Alright, thanks very much." Receptionist: "You're very welcome. We'll be in touch as soon as possible." Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Indian speakers mini course: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: /episode/index/show/54b316a9-cd2d-4bda-983a-c1989a6cd466/id/36590275

Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit) 05/09/2025

Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit) Link to Quiz: You will need membership to the British Accent Bundle (make sure you're signed into your account when accessing the quiz) 🎯 Model Dialogue for Practice [At the office – taking and leaving a message] Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Marketing Department, Sarah speaking." Caller: "Oh, hello, could I speak to Laura, please?" Receptionist: "I'm terribly sorry, Laura’s away from her desk at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?" Caller: "Yes, could you ask her to give me a ring when she's back? It's Anna from Premier Solutions." Receptionist: "Of course — Anna from Premier Solutions. Could you just spell 'Premier' for me, please?" Caller: "Certainly — that's P-R-E-M-I-E-R." Receptionist: "Thank you. And could I take a contact number, just in case?" Caller: "Yes, it's ." Receptionist: "Perfect, I'll make sure she gets the message." 🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Taking a Message + Email Address [At the office – receptionist taking a detailed message] Receptionist: "Good morning, Finance Department, Emily speaking." Caller: "Hello, could I speak to Priya Sharma, please?" Receptionist: "I'm afraid Priya’s in a meeting at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?" Caller: "Yes, please. Could you ask her to send me the updated invoice?" Receptionist: "Of course. Could I take your name, please?" Caller: "Yes, it's Jessica Morgan." Receptionist: "Thank you, Jessica. And could I take your email address, just in case she needs to send it directly?" Caller: "Certainly — it's j.morgan at linfield hyphen group dot co dot uk." Receptionist: "Just to confirm, that's J dot Morgan at Linfield hyphen Group dot co dot uk?" Caller: "That's right." Receptionist: "Lovely, I'll pass the message on as soon as Priya is free." Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Indian speakers mini course: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: /episode/index/show/54b316a9-cd2d-4bda-983a-c1989a6cd466/id/36505945

Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don’t Just Say "I’m Hungry" – Say It Like a Br 05/02/2025

💩 British Slang Know Your S**T - Collocations with OUT - 📞 Mastering Phone English: Phrases for Asking Callers to Wait and Connecting Them - 19 Ways Brits Begrudgingly End a Tea Break ☕ 04/25/2025

15 British English Phrases That Native Speakers Use All the Time 🇬🇧 - What improvisation techniques can be used to improve speaking skills? - Are there any rules to help pronounce a word you don't know? - Mastering the Art of Complaining – RP Styl 04/18/2025

Knackered? Cream-Crackered? Learn to Sound Properly Exhausted in RP! - Is this the most complex grammar rule in English? - Surprising Words That Sound British But Aren’t - Essential Phrasal Verbs with 'Put': 3 Quick Ones You Must Know! 04/11/2025

Listening and Comprehension Exercises : Voicemail / Phone Calls / News Bulletins / Travel Directions 04/04/2025

The “Stress Changes Meaning” Rule - Are You Ack-chlee Saying This Right? 🤔 - Mastering the Art of Asking for Directions (Without Sounding Like a Lost Tourist) - A 30 Day British Accent Challenge 03/28/2025

Think in English? Blimey, That’s a Brain Workout! 🧠🇬🇧 - Can you develop a British accent later in life? - Exploring British Slang for "Go to Bed” - Mastering Quantities: How to Measure Like a Brit (Without Losing Your Mind) 03/21/2025

Why You're Not Prepared For Real English Communication - 🌦️ English Conversation Practice: What’s Your Favourite Season? - Mastering the "Z" Sound in RP British English - Why do Brits sound polite even when they’re annoyed? 🇬🇧😇 03/14/2025

Worried About Your Accent Affecting Your English Test Score? - Struggling to Open Conversations in English? Let’s Fix That - Want VS Won't: English pronunciation lesson 🗣️ - Are you asking a question or casting a spell? 🧙‍♂️ 03/07/2025

Better" or "Bedder"? Let’s Settle This Once and For All! - Business English Phrases: Getting Ahead 🏃 - 20 common phrasal verbs with LOOK 👀 - 30 Day Challenge 02/28/2025

Stop Saying "CAN YOU REPEAT THAT?" . - 🗣️ Master Your British Accent with These Unique Tips! - Can You Guess These British Idioms? - DON’T say “GOODBYE” in English | Learn THESE to sound like a NATIVE 🍵 4. Tea with the Queen Roleplay Imagine you’re invited to tea with Her Majesty! Practice lines: “Your Majesty, would you care for another cup of tea?” “This Earl Grey is delightful, isn’t it?”Perfect for mastering polite British phrases and the all-important RP intonation. Here’s an imaginary conversation……. 🏰 The Royal Tea Party Begins 👑 The Queen/King: "Ah, welcome! Do take a seat. I trust you had a pleasant journey?" 🫖 You: "Your Majesty, it is an absolute honour to be here. Yes, thank you, the journey was most agreeable." 👑 The Queen/King: "Splendid. Now, do tell me, do you take milk in your tea?" 🫖 You: (carefully enunciating your vowels) "Yes, please, just a splash. And perhaps a slice of lemon, if I may be so bold?" ☕ The Butler: (arriving with a silver tray) "Here you are, madam/sir. A perfectly brewed Earl Grey, accompanied by a selection of finger sandwiches and scones." 🫖 You: "How delightful! I must say, these scones look rather exquisite. Do you prefer yours with cream first or jam first, Your Majesty?" 👑 The Queen/King: (raising an eyebrow) "Ah, the age-old debate! I must say, I am firmly in the jam-first camp. It is, after all, the Cornish way." 🫖 You: (chuckling lightly) "Quite right. I shall follow suit, though I fear I may offend any Devonshire guests in the room!" 👑 The Queen/King: (sipping tea, nodding approvingly at your impeccable pronunciation) "Tell me, how do you find life in Britain? Are you enjoying our peculiar little customs?" 🫖 You: "Absolutely! I particularly enjoy the British love for a good queue. I’ve never seen such orderliness anywhere else in the world." 👑 The Queen/King: (smiling) "Ah, yes. We do love a queue. A most civilised tradition." ☕ The Butler: (interrupting gently) "Would you care for a second cup, Your Majesty?" 👑 The Queen/King: "Why not? One can never have too much tea." 🫖 You: (politely raising your cup) "Indeed. To tea and tradition!" 🧩 The Emoji Challenge Can you decode these idioms? 🌧️🐱🐶 – Hint: It’s pouring outside! 🐈➡️👜 – Hint: A secret has been revealed. 🌕🔵🌙 – Hint: It doesn’t happen often. 🫘➡️ – Hint: Oops! I told everyone the secret. ❄️💔 – Hint: Let’s get the conversation started. 🦵🪣 – Hint: A polite way to say someone has… passed on. ⛅⬇️ – Hint: Feeling a little poorly today? 🔨📍🧠 – Hint: That’s exactly right! Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: /episode/index/show/54b316a9-cd2d-4bda-983a-c1989a6cd466/id/35376260

Speak English With A British Accent

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