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075 - Getting Used To Something... Again...01 Sep 202500:15:09

Get the British Slang Guide:

https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide

 

In this episode, we will talk about:

⏵ Going back to work after a break

⏵ How it takes a bit of time to get used to it again

⏵ 6 other ways natives express this idea


Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


Who am I?

My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

⏵ Live and work in the UK

⏵ Advance their careers

⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


Learn from me for free:

YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Articles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Work with me:

Private lessons - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Academy - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academy⁠⁠⁠

Courses - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

074 - The Secret to Speaking Confidence in English12 Mar 202500:41:34

Get the speaking practice planner: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner⁠

Join the Britspeak Hub: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠

 

The way you think about language fluency might not actually be the truth and worse still, it might be holding you back from building your confidence when speaking in English. In this episode, we'll explore:

✔️ Why traditional learning methods aren’t enough
✔️ The power of real-world practice
✔️ How to immerse in English, even when you are not in the UK

 

Want more episodes? https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod


Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


Who am I?

My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

⏵ Live and work in the UK

⏵ Advance their careers

⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


Learn from me for free:

YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠

Articles - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog

Podcast - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak


Work with me:

Private lessons - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠

Hub community - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠

Courses - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

065 - The Secret To Speaking English Confidently08 Jan 202500:37:54

Get the FREE 7-day Speaking Practice Plan: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/7-day-speaking-pratice-plan


In this episode, Dan talks about the secrets to improving your speaking skills as well as

  • The biggest mistake non-natives make
  • The reasons why speaking practice is so important
  • The top 3 exercises for improving your speaking skills

  • Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    064 - Why Do Native Speakers Use English Incorrectly?!?18 Dec 202400:25:26

    Get my FREE speaking practice planner: https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner


    In this episode, Dan talks about why English speakers don't use correct English as well as

    • Why it is not as incorrect as you might think
    • The historical reason for a lot of the "mistakes"
    • How to deal with these issues when they happen

  • Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    063 - The Myth Of The British Accent11 Dec 202400:22:13

    Get the FREE British accents guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents


    In this episode, Dan talks about one of the myth of the British Accent and tells you:

    • Why people have it all wrong
    • The reason you shouldn't try to change your accent
    • The way British people feel about our accents

    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠


  • 062 - Do You Actually Need More English?04 Dec 202400:16:33

    Get my FREE speaking practice planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner


    In this episode, Dan talks about one of the biggest misconceptions people have about their English abilities and tells you:

    • Why you are stuck in a cycle
    • The reason you are not able to break that cycle
    • The mindshift you need to make if you want to make progress


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠


  • 061 - 6 Simple Tips for Better Pronunciation27 Nov 202400:21:32

    Get my FREE British pronunciation guide: https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents


    In this episode, Dan talks about some simple ways you can improve your English pronunciation skills and tells you:

    • Why pronunciation is so important
    • The tools you are going to need for your practice
    • Why your mistakes are not holding you back


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    060 - 10 Slang Expressions Used In UK Offices20 Nov 202400:21:28

    Get my FREE British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide


    In this episode, Dan talks about common slang expressions that you will hear in offices all over the UK and tells you:

    • Why understanding this stuff is important for your career
    • Why slang is not just for the pubs and the streets
    • Whether you need to actually use these expressions yourself

  • Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    059 - Biggest UK Culture Shocks13 Nov 202400:28:08

    Get my FREE British slang guide - https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide


    In this episode, Dan talks about common culture shocks you might experience in the UK and tells you:

    • Why understanding this stuff is important for your sanity
    • How to deal with some of the weird stuff we do
    • What you can do to make the transition to life in the UK easier.

  • Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    058 - How To Conquer The Intermediate Plateau06 Nov 202400:23:40

    Get my FREE speaking practice planner - https://www.britspeak.co/speaking-practice-planner


    In this episode, Dan talks about the dreaded intermediate plateau and tells you:

    • Why this always happens
    • How to overcome this hurdle
    • Why you might be your own worst enemy

  • Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    057 - How to Overcome Your Speaking Fears30 Oct 202400:20:34

    In this episode, Dan talks about how to overcome common problems when it comes to speaking in English:

    • Why feedback is so important to make progress
    • Finding ways of getting regular practice
    • Why going it alone is not the best option

     

    Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club: 
    https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club

     

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!

    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.

    You can learn from me for free:

    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    056 - No Confidence when Speaking English? Try this!23 Oct 202400:25:04

    In this episode, Dan talks about how to build your confidence when speaking in English. Learn about:

    • The biggest problems holding you back and how to overcome them today
    • How you can build your confidence to allow you to speak more freely
    • The way of reframing your inner thoughts to allow progress, not anxiety

    Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club: 
    https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club

    Get the transcripts and support the show: 
    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!

    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.

    You can learn from me for free:

    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    073 - An Introduction to the Sheffield accent and dialect04 Mar 202500:49:56

    Get the accent guide - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents⁠

    Get the slang guide - ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide⁠


    I get asked a lot about my natural accent and the dialect I use when I am talking to friends and family back home in Yorkshire. The time has finally come to talk about the Sheffield accent and dialect that I grew up with!
     

    In this episode, we’ll explore:
    ✔️ Why learning the local accent can be really good
    ✔️ How the Sheffield accent is different to RP
    ✔️ Sheffield words that you need to know


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠⁠

    055 - 5 Proper British Expressions For Daily Life16 Oct 202400:19:12

    In this episode, Dan shares 5 really common expressions used every day in the UK. You will also learn some secrets of British communication like:

    • When a question is not actually a question. Just because it follows the grammar rules of a question, doesn't mean it is one...
    • The phrase British people use when they are about to say something rude: If you hear this expression, get ready to hear something you probably don't want to hear
    • The laziest expression in the UK and how it is my most used phrase! It is just so useful!

    Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club: 
    https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club

    Take The British Slang Challenge:
    https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-challenge

    Get the transcripts and support the show: 
    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!

    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.

    You can learn from me for free:

    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    054 - How To Have Better Conversations In English09 Oct 202400:20:51

    In this episode, Dan shares practical tips for improving your English conversations. Here are the main talking points:

    • Open Vs Closed: Choosing the best kind of questions is important for having better conversations that build deeper connections
    • Listen and Respond: This is not an interrogation. It is a conversation and you need to learn how to follow up on what has been said.
    • Link information to new topics: Don't just randomly change the topic when things start to slow down. Learn how to do this the right way.

    Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club: 
    https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club

    Take The British Slang Challenge:
    https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-challenge

    Get the transcripts and support the show: 
    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!

    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.

    You can learn from me for free:

    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    053 - 5 Things You Need to Do for Effective Speaking Practice02 Oct 202400:25:08

    In this episode, Dan shares practical tips for improving your English speaking skills, addressing the common challenges learners face. Here are the main talking points:

    • Set Clear Goals: Define your communication objectives to tailor your practice effectively. Identify the skills you need to achieve these goals.
    • Be Consistent: Commit to daily practice, even if it's just 10-15 minutes. Regular review of vocabulary and focus on weak points will lead to better retention.
    • Practice on Your Own: Utilize self-practice techniques such as talking to yourself, reading aloud, or using language apps to enhance your speaking skills.
    • Practice with Others: Engage in conversation exchanges, join clubs, or use online platforms to gain real-life speaking experience and improve fluency.
    • Get Feedback: Seek constructive feedback from teachers, friends, or language apps to identify areas for improvement and track your progress.

    Register for the BritSpeak Chinwag Club:

    https://www.britspeak.co/chinwag-club

    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!

    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.

    You can learn from me for free:

    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    052 - What My Journey Has Taught Me09 Aug 202400:40:14

    This podcast is a bit different. I am going to tell you about my life and the journey I am on and share with you the lessons that I have learned along the way related to living in a new country and dealing with the language barrier. There is also some news about the future of BritSpeak and this podcast!

    About the Host:

    Hi, I'm Dan, your host and the founder of BritSpeak. As an online British English language and communication skills coach, my mission is to empower non-native English speakers to thrive in the UK. Through real-world language coaching along with personal development and mindset training, BritSpeak helps you build a fulfilling career and strong relationships in your new environment.

    Useful Links:

    Thank you for listening to BritSpeak. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends who might find it useful. Cheers!

    051 - How To Improve Your English Speaking Skills02 Aug 202400:28:44
    How To Improve Your English Speaking Skills

    In this episode, I talk about practical strategies to help you improve your English speaking skills. Whether you're facing challenges with pronunciation, vocabulary, or confidence, this episode offers actionable tips to help you communicate more effectively. Perfect for advanced English learners looking to enhance their speaking abilities and feel more comfortable in conversations.

    Ready to improve your british English? Join our British Slang Challenge today! Sign up for FREE at britspeak.co/british-english-starter-kit to start your journey. 

    Here is the link for Episoden: https://www.episoden.com/en/

    The article all about shadowing is here: https://www.britspeak.co/blog/shadowing-technique

    About the Host:

    Hi, I'm Dan, your host and the founder of BritSpeak. As an online British English language and communication skills coach, my mission is to empower non-native English speakers to thrive in the UK. Through real-world language coaching along with personal development and mindset training, BritSpeak helps you build a fulfilling career and strong relationships in your new environment.

    Useful Links:

    Thank you for listening to BritSpeak. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends who might find it useful. Cheers!

    050 - The 10 Stages Of British Anger26 Jul 202400:17:48
    The Ten Stages of British Anger

    In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we're looking at the weird British ways of expressing anger. From mild annoyance to absolute fury, we'll explore the ten stages of British anger and the specific slang terms used to describe each level. Discover how understanding these nuances can help you navigate conversations with British locals more effectively and avoid potential misunderstandings. Plus, we'll share some tips on how to recognize and use these expressions in your everyday interactions.

    Ready to master British slang and understand the subtleties of British anger? Join our British Slang Challenge today! Sign up at britspeak.co/british-slang-challenge to start your journey.

    About the Host:

    Hi, I'm Dan, your host and the founder of BritSpeak. As an online British English language and communication skills coach, my mission is to empower non-native English speakers to thrive in the UK. Through real-world language coaching along with personal development and mindset training, BritSpeak helps you build a fulfilling career and strong relationships in your new environment.

    Useful Links:

    Thank you for listening to BritSpeak. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends who might find it useful. Cheers!

    049 - Why You Should Learn British Slang16 Jul 202400:20:52
    Why You Should Learn British Slang.

    In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we are talking all about British slang and its crucial role in effective communication with native speakers. Discover why understanding and using British slang can improve your connection with locals, improve your listening skills, and help you integrate seamlessly into British culture. We address common fears about using slang, such as when and where it is appropriate, and provide practical tips for learning and using British slang.

     

    Ready to master British slang?

    Join our British Slang Challenge today! Sign up at https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-challenge to start your journey.

     

    About the Host:

    Hi, I'm Dan, your host and the founder of BritSpeak. As an online British English language and communication skills coach, my mission is to empower non-native English speakers to thrive in the UK. Through real world language coaching along with personal development and mindset training, BritSpeak helps you build a fulfilling career and strong relationships in your new environment.

     

    Useful Links:

    Visit BritSpeak: https://www.britspeak.co

    Join the British Slang Challenge: https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-challenge

    Download the British English Starter Kit: https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kit

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britspeak

    Thank you for listening to BritSpeak. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends who might find it useful. Cheers!

    Episode 048 - How to Understand The Yorkshire Accent [with @englishwithlewis ]18 Jun 202400:22:11

    Today I want to talk about my accent and dialect because they are special to me... but it is also pretty weird. I brought along a special guest who is also from Yorkshire to talk all about our Yorkshire accent! Welcome to Episode 048 of the BritSpeakPod. In this episode, we talk about: - Things that are unique to the Yorkshire accent - Some things that we love and hate about our accent - How to learn the Yorkshire accent (If you want to) I was on @englishwithlewis podcast too. Check it out here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6DoMiWiN80


    Follow Lewis on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/englishwithlewis


    Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode048


    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Thanks for checking out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠BritSpeakPod⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.


    You can learn from me for free:


    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 047 - A Good Conversation Is Like A Game Of... Tennis?!?11 Jun 202400:12:32

    Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation. You don’t really know what to say next to keep the conversation moving and you can feel that awkward silence creeping up on you. It’s terrifying, isn’t it. Don’t worry though, I will show you how you can solve all of these problems with [checks notes ] tennis?!? Welcome to Episode 047 of the BritSpeakPod. In this episode, I talk about: - Why conversations can be difficult for English learners - How tennis can help you keep a conversation moving - My 4 step approach for better conversations in English


    Get the small talk success workshop:

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/small-talk-success⁠⁠⁠


    Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode047


    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠


    Thanks for checking out the ⁠⁠⁠BritSpeakPod⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.


    You can learn from me for free:


    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 046 - Why You NEED to Step Out of your English Comfort Zone29 May 202400:14:27

    It’s way too easy to get stuck in your comfort zone in life. The simple truth is that if you want to improve your English skills, you need to get out of your comfort zone and this is why! Welcome to Episode 046 of the BritSpeakPod. In this episode, I talk about: - Why we love our comfort zone even when it hurts us - How progress is made when you feel discomfort - Some tips for getting out of your comfort zone - My own experiences leaving my comfort zone in Japan


    Register for the small talk success workshop:

    ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/small-talk-success⁠⁠


    Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode046


    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠⁠


    Thanks for checking out the ⁠⁠BritSpeakPod⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.


    You can learn from me for free:


    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    072 - How to Keep a Conversation Going (Even When You Run Out of Things to Say)26 Feb 202500:44:24

    Come and join us in the BritSpeak Hub Community: https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠


    Ever been in a conversation that just… dies? You don’t know what to say next, and suddenly, silence. It feels awkward, and you start overthinking.

    ▸ Maybe you're worried about your English.
    ▸ Maybe you're scared of making mistakes.
    ▸ Maybe you just have no idea how to keep the conversation going.


    The truth is, this is a skill…one you can practice and improve. Today, I’ll give you three strategies to stop conversations from dying out and keep them flowing naturally.


    In this episode, we’ll explore:
    ✔️ Why Conversations die out and how you can stop it from happening
    ✔️ How to keep conversations going by asking better questions
    ✔️ Small talk strategies that help you connect with new people


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠⁠

    Episode 045 - Are You Scared of What Others Think of Your English?21 May 202400:13:15

    Putting yourself out there when you use your English is pretty scary sometimes. Sometimes, we are terrified about what other people think about our English abilities. The fear of speaking English can really hold you back! Today I am going to share some tips with you to help you overcome your fear of speaking English and learning not to worry about being judged or criticised by other people. In this episode, I talk about: - Why the fear is totally normal - How the judgement is unavoidable - What boxers can teach you about speaking English - Practical tips on how to reduce your fear


    Register for the small talk success workshop:

    ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/small-talk-success⁠


    Check out the book:

    https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/


    Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode044⁠


    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠


    Thanks for checking out the ⁠BritSpeakPod⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.


    You can learn from me for free:


    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 044 - 5 Tips For Making Strong Social Connections In English14 May 202400:16:10

    Making friends and building your social circle can be difficult when you are surrounded by native English speakers. Here are some ways you can connect with new people when living in the UK.


    In this episode, I talk about:

    • why getting out of your comfort zone is vital
    • the online platforms you need to know about
    • Why you shouldn’t be ignoring small talk
    • Using your interests to meet like minded people
    • How to maintain the connections you make


    Download the FREE resource “8 small talk mistakes and how to avoid them”

    http://www.britspeak.co/smalltalkmistakes


    Register for the small talk success workshop:

    https://www.britspeak.co/small-talk-success


    Check out the full show notes here:

    https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode044


    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod


    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.


    You can learn from me for free:


    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 043 - Is small talk the key to building better relationships?07 May 202400:13:20

    If you want to make new friends and build better relationships with native speakers, it all starts with small talk. Most people think this is boring or embarrassing, but you couldn’t be further from the truth!

    In this episode, I talk about:

    • Why small talk can be incredibly powerful
    • Ways that you can make small talk less stressful
    • How Brits approach small talk and how you should too


    Download “8 small talk mistakes and how to avoid them” for FREE”

    https://www.britspeak.co/smalltalkmistakes


    Join the Small Talk Success Workshop:

    https://www.britspeak.co/small-talk-success


    Check out the full show notes here:

    https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode043


    Get the transcripts and support the show:

    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod


    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!

    My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment.


    You can learn from me for free:

    I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills:

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 042 - How I would learn English From Scratch30 Apr 202400:14:14

    Everyone gets worried about accidentally doing things that will make the people around them angry. Today I will help you avoid this problem by telling you the 5 things you should never do in the UK


    In this Episode I talk about:

    • How much British people enjoy queueing
    • Keeping the noise down in public
    • Why talking about yourself can be annoying
    • How important manners are for Brits
    • Why you shouldn't actually answer the question "how are you?"


    Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode042 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here:

    ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ ⁠ Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode:

    ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak⁠⁠


    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my ⁠private 1 to 1 classes⁠
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 041 - 5 Things You Should NEVER Do In The UK23 Apr 202400:13:28

    Everyone gets worried about accidentally doing things that will make the people around them angry. Today I will help you avoid this problem by telling you the 5 things you should never do in the UK


    In this Episode I talk about:

    • How much British people enjoy queueing
    • Keeping the noise down in public
    • Why talking about yourself can be annoying
    • How important manners are for Brits
    • Why you shouldn't actually answer the question "how are you?"


    Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode041 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here:

    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode:

    https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak⁠


    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my private 1 to 1 classes
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 040 - Can you use Idioms in Business?16 Apr 202400:11:19

    Lots of English learners ask me if it is OK to use idioms at work or in their business communication. Let's talk about it.

    In this episode I talk about:

    • The use of idioms in business situations
    • The most commonly used business idioms
    • How and when you should use them
    • The importance of knowing how formal each idiom is

    Check out the full show notes here: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode040 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak

    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my ⁠private 1 to 1 classes⁠
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!⁠

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 039 - Avoiding UK Culture Shocks10 Apr 202400:18:00

    Living in the UK can be pretty confusing sometimes. You know, you're in a new place surrounded by a bunch of new people with their own weird culture and it's easy to feel lost. So today we're going to talk about UK culture shocks and how you can survive them.

    In this episode I talk about:

    • Why British people are obsessed with the weather
    • What British food is really like
    • Where British politeness goes too far
    • How the British sense of humour works

    Check out the full show notes here: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode039 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak⁠

    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my ⁠private 1 to 1 classes⁠
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 038 - Expressions British People ACTUALLY use02 Apr 202400:09:20

    English learners tend to learn idioms and expressions from their teachers and textbooks. The only problem is that most of them are really old fashioned and native speakers never use them. Today I will show you some expressions British people actually use! Check out the new podcast: https://www.britspeak.co/proper-british-expressions Check out the full show notes here: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode038 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak⁠


    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my ⁠private 1 to 1 classes⁠
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 037 - Kickstart Your English Progress26 Mar 202400:14:43

    The road to becoming a confident communicator in British English can be tricky. Sometimes you get a bit lost along the way and it can feel like you have stopped making progress. If this has happened to you, don't worry! I am here to help you get back on track!


    In this episode, I talk about:

    • Why you stop making progress
    • The things you are doing wrong
    • What you should change to start improving again


    Check out my private lessons: https://www.britspeak.co/services Check out the full show notes here: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode037 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠ Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak⁠

    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my ⁠⁠private 1 to 1 classes⁠⁠
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Episode 036 - How Do British People Say "Good"19 Mar 202400:11:27

    Today I am going to show you 5 different slang expressions that are used in the UK to say that something is good. We have loads of different ways to express this because it is really boring just to use the word “good” over and over again. We like to express ourselves in more interesting ways, you know?


    Get my British Slang Guide here:

    https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide Check out the full show notes here:

    ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode036 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here:

    https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod⁠

    Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode:

    ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak⁠

    --

    Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform!


    My name is Dan and I am a British English teacher from Sheffield in the UK. I moved to Japan in 2016 to start a new life and I realised that the language I learned from textbooks was nothing like the real world and I really struggled to survive in a new country. These days I am able to do most things in my daily life here in Japan and I want to make sure that you can do the same in the UK. I am here to help you understand British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    You can learn from me for free:

    We can also work together to help you achieve your language goals.

    • If you want to be a confident communicator in English, check out my ⁠⁠private 1 to 1 classes⁠⁠
    • You can try my 15 day British Slang challenge [coming soon]
    • If you are ready to really learn how to learn English in the real world to build relationships and lead a happier life, check out my Confident Communicator course

    Whichever you choose, I am here to help!

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    071 - Why Changing Your Accent Won’t Help You Be Understood19 Feb 202500:43:24

    Get the free accents guide: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents⁠


    Loads of learners believe they need to change their accent to be understood in English, but that’s not true. Your accent is part of your identity. Instead of trying to sound like a native speaker, focus on clear pronunciation, stress, and rhythm... the real keys to effective communication.

     

    In this episode, we’ll explore:
    ✔️ Why changing your accent isn’t necessary and what to focus on instead.
    ✔️ How English rhythm and stress affect your speech.
    ✔️ The five hardest-to-understand UK accents and how to navigate them.


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

    Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    How To Boost Your Speaking Confidence12 Mar 202400:18:27

    Speaking with confidence is something we all want to achieve but sometimes it feels like you are never going to get there. Today, I’m going to show you the secrets to building your speaking confidence. Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode035 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak


    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    5 British Expressions I Love05 Mar 202400:12:14

    British English has loads of weird expressions but what are my personal favourites? Find out in this episode!


    Download my British slang guide: https://www.britspeak.co/british-slang-guide


    Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode034


    Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod


    Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak


    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Lessons I Learned Living Abroad27 Feb 202400:16:24

    Living in a different country can teach you a lot about life. So today I want to talk about some stuff that I learned while living abroad.


    Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode033 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak


    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message
    Learning without going to English speaking country - AskBritSpeak #220 Feb 202400:14:05

    Miriam, from Spain, asked me how to learn English without visiting an English speaking country


    Ask a question and maybe it will be used in a future episode:

    https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode032 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod


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    How Do Brits say "I'm sick"13 Feb 202400:11:39

    I got sick last week, so here are some expressions British people like to use when they don’t feel well. Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode031 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak

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    What Are The Best UK Crisps? [w/ Ash_BritishEnglish]06 Feb 202400:21:33

    British people love crisps, but what is the best flavour? I asked Ash to join me so we can finally work out the answer!


    Follow Ash - https://www.instagram.com/ash_britishenglish/ Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode030 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod Got a question? Ask me here and I might use it in a future podcast episode: https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak


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    How Do British People Say "It's Cold"?30 Jan 202400:14:05

    British people love talking about the weather, but how do we talk about it when it is cold? Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode029

    Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod


    Ask me a question and maybe I will use it in a future episode: ⁠https://britspeak.co/askbritspeak


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    Subtitles? or No Subtitles? Ask BritSpeak #123 Jan 202400:14:03

    “Should I use subtitles when watching TV or Movies in English?” That is the question for today’s episode. Ask me a question and maybe I will use it in a future episode: https://britspeak.co/askbritspeak Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode028 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod

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    How Your Mindset Can Hurt Your English [w/ English And Sukhi]16 Jan 202400:16:28

    We all know that vocabulary and grammar are important, but so many people ignore mindset when learning a language! This is how it can hold you back! Make sure you check out Sukhi here: https://www.instagram.com/englishandsukhi/ Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode027 Get the full transcript for this (and every other) episode here: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod

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    026 - It’s not your fault that you can’t understand native speakers09 Jan 202400:16:19

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    Get a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan⁠⁠⁠


    In this episode, we will talk about:

    ⏵ Why it is so difficult to understand natives

    ⏵ How to improve your ability to understand native English

    ⏵ Tips and advice on things that you can work on


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Work with me:

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    070 - Why you struggle to understand British People (and how to fix it)12 Feb 202500:47:32

     Join the BritSpeak Hub community: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠

    Get the free British slang guide: https://www.britspeak.co/slang-guide


    In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, I talk about:

    ⏵ The reasons that British people are hard to understand
    ⏵ Why learning British slang and expressions is difficult
    ⏵ The most used British slang words and what they mean


    Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

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    Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠

    025 - Don’t waste your time with New Year’s Resolutions03 Jan 202400:14:51

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    Get a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan⁠⁠⁠


    In this episode, we will talk about:

    ⏵ Why New Years Resolutions kinda suck

    ⏵ How to set yourself up for success

    ⏵ Making a plan to achieve your goals in the next year


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    Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Work with me:

    Private lessons - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/store⁠⁠⁠

    Academy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Courses - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠⁠

    024 - How Do British People Celebrate New Year’s?26 Dec 202300:14:39

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    Get a Personalised Roadmap & Assessment with my Confidence & Fluency Action Plan to Help You Boost Your Communication Skills in English - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/action-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠


    In this episode, we will talk about:

    ⏵ How New Year is celebrated in the UK

    ⏵ The common customs that we enjoy

    ⏵ My personal New Years experiences


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    Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Work with me:

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    023 - What is Christmas Like in the UK?19 Dec 202300:17:37

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    In this episode, we will talk about:

    ⏵ How Christmas is celebrated in the UK

    ⏵ The common customs that we enjoy

    ⏵ My personal Christmas experiences


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    Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Work with me:

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    022 - Expressions that Brits Use Every Single Day12 Dec 202300:15:21

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    In this episode, we will talk about:

    ⏵ Common British Expressions we use all the time

    ⏵ What they really mean

    ⏵ How you can use them to impress your British friends


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    Welcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode talks about British life, British culture, and of course, British English!


    Who am I?

    My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

    ⏵ Live and work in the UK

    ⏵ Advance their careers

    ⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations


    Learn from me for free:

    YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Articles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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