What Brits Say When Ordering at the Pub | Scene 2
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Have you ever got confused by what Brits say in the pub? Well, today we're in the pub doing part two of my mini pub series that is all about British pub vocabulary. If you missed episode one, the short version is this. We've got three British characters. We've got Chez. Who's from East London, proper working class, bit of a Cockney twang, not full Cockney, just East London, all right? We've got Charlie, who's from Surrey, so fairly neutral Southern accent, middle class. And then there's Charles. Charles is from South Kensington, South Ken for you. He is unbelievably posh, like my family has a wing in the National Gallery named after them kind of posh.
What are the key differences between the three British characters?
Three very different blokes from three very different backgrounds, all heading to the same pub. And if you listen in, you'll get a load of native expressions fit for the pub. Now, last episode, they sorted out where to go and when to meet. And this time they've arrived at the pub called The Crown. And it's time to get a drink. Now, if you did watch episode one, you'll know that there were about 15 useful expressions packed into that short dialogue. And I only had time to explain five in the video. Same thing's going to happen today. So I've made a free vocabulary worksheet for this episode and every phrase from today's dialogue with clear definitions for non-native speakers. with example sentences, collocations and the real situations where you'd naturally use each one are in this worksheet.
Plus interactive quizzes, because the research is very clear on this. Actively testing yourself on vocabulary can triple your attention compared to just listening.
Triple.
Triple. So scan the QR code on screen or grab the link from the description box, show notes or comments section. And that link will open up the page that video podcast viewers can see right now. Then put your name and email in and I'll send the free worksheet straight to your email inbox. Right. Chaz has already arrived. He got there early to bag a table, as promised. And Charlie and Charles. are on their way. So let's listen in. Charlie, where are you? I've bagged a table near the garden, but it's filling up quick. Some bloke keeps eyeing it up. Oh, just around the corner, mate. Two minutes. Is Charles there yet? What do you think? Course he ain't. Probably still picking out his favourite fucking cravat or something.
Right. I think I can see you. Yeah. Coming in now. Alright mate, how's it going? Oh yeah? Already got yourself one, have you? Yeah, couldn't just sit here empty-handed, could I? Got myself a cheeky half while I was waiting. It's a new parallel they've got on. Not half bad, actually. Bit hoppy for some, but I'm into it. Nice. Right, shall I go up and get us a couple of pints then? What are you having? Think I'll stick with this pale ale, I reckon. Give us a pint of it, though. Done. I'll wait for Charles before I order his, though. God knows what he'll want. Probably something no one's heard of. Gentlemen, apologies for the slight delay. The Northern Line was an absolute shambles. Slight delay? You're 20 minutes late, bruv.
Fashionably late, darling. There's a difference. Now then, what are we drinking?
What expressions can you use when ordering a drink at the pub?
Something decent, I hope. I'm about to go up. Chas is on the pale ale. What do you fancy? Hmm. What have they got on draft? Not really a log man, as you know. Is there a decent bitter? Or a stout, perhaps? Mate, they've got about six on tap. There's this pale ale that I'm on, a couple of bitters, a stout and I think a cider as well. Just go up and have a look yourself. It's all on the board behind the bar. Actually, you know what? I might tag along with you, Charlie. I'd like to see what they've got before I commit. Come on then. Chas, you all right to keep an eye on the table? I'm not going anywhere, am I? Blimey, it's rammed up here. Right, there's a gap over there. Squeezing next to that bloke with the beard.
This is rather like January sales, isn't it? Just hold your ground. Don't let anyone push in that wasn't here before you. She's rather busy, isn't she? Should we try to get her attention?
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:03–0:53
2
What are the key differences between the three British characters?
0:53–3:36
3
What expressions can you use when ordering a drink at the pub?
3:36–5:45
4
How do you navigate a crowded pub when ordering drinks?
5:45–11:15
5
What does it mean to 'stick with' a drink choice?
11:15–11:43
Speakers
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