The British Pronunciation Podcast

Can Chris Pratt Do a Good British Accent?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Pratt gives a British accent a go. How did he do? Find out here.

What is the Best Accent in the U.K.

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a chat to some British native speakers and find out what accent they think is the best and worst in the U.K.

Teacher Talk with Londoner Ariyo

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's session we talk about how to make yourself more confident when speaking in English

Can You Understand the Brummy Accent?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a chat with my mum to show you the Brummy accent, an accent located in the Birmingham area

Can You Understand the Scouse Accent | British Accents

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this video we look at the Scouse accent, an accent that is quite difficult for many learners. How much can you understand?

Drinking Culture in the U.K. USA and Australia

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's session, I have a chat with 2 friends about the drinking culture in the U.K Usa and Australia and the differences between them.

How Reading Can Help speaking Skills w/ Papa English

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's session, I have a chat with another teacher Sam from Papa English. We talk about pronunciation and how to improve your speaking skills ...

Can You Understand the Essex Accent?

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's session, I have a chat with my friend from Essex so we can have a chance to practice listening to a new type of accent from the U.K.

Do I Need to Understand Everything in a Conversation?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was an absolute pleasure to have Tika join me this week. We had a relaxed conversation about how to communicate in conversations. Listening to real...

Can You Understand the West Country Accent? British Accent Class

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand different accents in the U.K. In today's episode, we talk to a friend of mine who has a West Country accent and we talk about th...

Drinking Culture in the U.K. Australia and America

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to 2 other teachers about the difference in drinking culture between the U.K. USA and Australia. This is a great listening pra...

How Can Students Use Social Media to Learn English? with ENGLISH WITH LUCY

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lucy back with us to have a chat and the subject is all about social media and how to use it effectively to learn a language.

Methods to Study Pronunciation at Home with PRONUNCIATION WITH EMMA

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Emma from Pronunciation with Emma on the podcast and we are talking about all things pronunciation.

How Native Speakers Respond in English with 212 ENGLISH

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Mike from 212 English back on the podcast to talk about responding in English and some plans for the future.

Should I use All Types of Vocabulary? with THINKING IN ENGLISH PODCAST

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Tom from the Thinking in English Podcast to talk about vocabulary and whether we need to use everything we see and hear.

How Can Students Improve Their Writing Skills? with ENGLISH WITH LEWIS

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we have Lewis back to give us some insight into how students can improve their writing skills

How Much Time Should I Spend Speaking in English? with EXTRA ENGLISH PRACTICE

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Misha and Larissa for this episode to chat about how much time we should spend practicing another language.

Does It Matter If I Make Grammar Mistakes? with ENGLISH IN TECHNICOLOUR

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we welcome Alison from englishintechnicolour again. Today we care talking about grammar mistakes and if they are all that bad.

How Important is Pronunciation When Speaking with Chris from INSTANT ENGLISH

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Chris back to talk about the important of pronunciation and some methods to help us improve it.

The Importance of Speaking Other Languages with TONARI_NO_TONY

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast we will be talking with teacher Tony about the importance of speaking languages.

Do Students Feel Burnout? - with HAPPY ENGLISH NY

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Mike from Happy English NY about student burnout and studying everyday.

Can Anyone be a Teacher? - with CAMILLE HANSON

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Camille Hanson to talk about teaching and what traits a teacher needs.

How Can Students Read Faster? with SAM from PAPI ENGLISH

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are welcoming back Sam to the podcast to talk about reading and how students can improve their reading fluency.

Methods to Improve Spoken English with ENGLISH ANYWHERE KATE

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Kate to discuss how students can practice speaking in their own homes.

Do Students Need to Learn All Types of Pronunciation with TIKA TEACHES ENGLISH

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Tika to talk about pronunciation and the importance of practicing it.

How to Start Speaking with Limited Vocabulary with DAN SENSEI ENGLISH

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sit down and chat with Dan Sensei to talk about vocabulary and how much you need in order to start talking.

How to Self Correct Pronunciation at Home with ASK TEACHER WILL

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back teacher Will for a chat about pronunciation and if you can improve it at home on your own.

Will Talking to Other Learners Affect a Student’s English Level? - with ENGLISH WITH LUCY

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy is back and today we are talking about practicing English with other learners.

Common Misconceptions in Language Learning 2 with PRONUNCIATION WITH EMMA

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Emma from Pronunciation with Emma on to talk about some common misconceptions in language learning

Differences in Culture with 212 ENGLISH

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking with Mike from 212 English about the differences between us and the cultures we are surrounded by.

Should I Take Time to Learn About Another Culture? with THINKING IN ENGLISH PODCAST

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Tom back from the Thinking in English Podcast to talk about culture shock and the importance of learning about other cultures when learn...

How The Teacher's Methods Can Affect the Student with ENGLISH WITH LEWIS

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's session we welcome back English teacher Lewis today to talk about how the methods an English teacher uses can affect students when learning...

Do Teachers Need to Have All the Answers? with EXTRA ENGLISH PRACTICE

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Misha and Larissa are back with us. In the episode we talk about the role of the teacher and the expectancy that students have of teachers

Is Intonation Important? with ENGLISH IN TECHNICOLOUR

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we have English teacher Alison from englishintechnicolour joining us to discuss about her journey to becoming a teacher and whether...

How to Speak Confidently in Social Situations with Chris from INSTANT ENGLISH

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with Chris from Instant English about the issues he found whilst learning a second language and how students can become confide...

Internet Language with TONARI_NO_TONY

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Tony on the show and we are discussing how the internet has affected the English language

What is the Best Way to Use a Textbook? with HAPPY ENGLISH NY

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat with Mike from Happy English NY about textbooks and the best ways to learn grammar.

What Can Greatly Improve a Student’s English Pronunciation? with SAM from PAPI ENGLISH

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Sam to the podcast to talk about how important output is for pronunciation.

What is American English Pronunciation? - with CAMILLE HANSON

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Camille Hanson to talk about American accents and whether or not our native accent matters.

How Much Responsibility Should Students Take For Their Own Learning Journey? with ENGLISH ANYWHERE KATE

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Kate to talk about whether the student would take responsibility over their language learning practices.

How Can Students Improve Their Spoken English with RUPA SENSEI

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rupa Sensei is back for another session talking about some tips for improving spoken English.

Can Students Learn English by Watching Movies? with TIKA TEACHES ENGLISH

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Tika back to talk about movies and how effective they really are when learning a language.

What is British Pronunciation? with DAN SENSEI ENGLISH

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we welcome back Dan Sensei to talk about British English.....or rather......what it is........

Does a Student's Background Affect the Way They Learn English? with ASK TEACHER WILL

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we welcome back teacher Will to discuss if the background of a student can affect the way they learn English.

Do Students Need to Learn All Types of Native Pronunciation? - with ENGLISH WITH LUCY

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat with Lucy from English with Lucy about her journey to becoming a teaching and the varieties of pronunciation in the English language.

Common Misconceptions in Language Learning with PRONUNCIATION WITH EMMA

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Emma from Pronunciation with Emma joining us to talk about her teaching journey and some common misconceptions in language learning

How Can I learn From Social Media with 212 ENGLISH

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Mike from 212 English to talk about his journey becoming a teacher and how students can learn from social media.

How to Make the Uncomfortable Feel Comfortable with EXTRA ENGLISH PRACTICE

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Misha and Larissa here to talk about their journeys to becoming English teachers and how to get out of the comfort zone and begin to fee...

Building Confidence to Speak in a Second Language with THINKING IN ENGLISH PODCAST

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Tom from the Thinking in English Podcast on to talk about his journey helping others learn English and how he gained confidence to speak...

Is Reading Important When Learning a Language? with ENGLISH IN TECHNICOLOUR

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we have English teacher Alison from englishintechnicolour joining us to discuss about her journey to becoming a teacher and whether...

How to Self Evaluate Your Pronunciation with ENGLISH WITH LEWIS

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I have Lewis joining me to talk about his journey to becoming and English teacher and some tips to self evaluate your English pronu...

Generational Differences in Vocabulary - with Chris from INSTANTENGLISH

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Chris about his journey to becoming an English teacher and the generational differences we find with vocabulary.

How to Improve Confidence Using a Second Language - with TONARI_NO_TONY_ENGLISH

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk with teacher Tony about his journey to become an English teacher and how to build confidence

Should I Worry About My Accent - With Mike From HappyEnglishNY

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Mike and I discuss his journey to becoming an English teacher and if people need to worry about their accent.

Do Native English Speakers Get Confused When Talking to Other Native English Speakers? - with CAMILLE HANSON

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I welcome Camille Hanson to the podcast. We go through her journey to becoming a teacher and how she feels about different American accents.

How to Memorise Vocabulary - With SAM from PAPI ENGLISH

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I welcome Sam to the show. We discuss his journey to becoming a teacher, his passion for helping people learn English and how to me...

Is Business English and Formal English the Same? - With ENGLISH ANYWHERE KATE

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I welcome Kate who is an English teacher from Canada. We discuss her journey to becoming a teacher, the struggles that students hav...

How to Speak English Confidently with RUPA SENSEI

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we meet Rupa Sensei, an Australian English teacher who has experience living in other countries and learning languages. He talks ab...

Do Learners NEED to Speak with Native English Speakers? with TIKA TEACHES ENGLISH

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I am talking with Tina from @tikateachesenglish (on IG). We answer the ages old question "Do learners need to speak with native spe...

How can we make students feel more confident whilst speaking? with DAN SENSEI

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a guest on the podcast...... But first: Want to improve your pronunciation? ELSA is the premium app to go for! Get 7 days of PRO members...

Pronounce Words Naturally Before Natively with TEACHER WILL

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a guest on the podcast...... But first: Want to improve your pronunciation? ELSA is the premium app to go for! Get 7 days of PRO members...

U.K. Culture Shock - The 1st Meeting

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the 1st Meeting with someone awkward at times. Today I’m going to give you some insight through a personal experience I had here in Japan.

The Origins of English Words

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at where English words come from. I hope you enjoy the episode.

5 Idioms From Shakespeare that are Still in Use Today

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we will take a look at some idioms coined or popularised by William Shakespeare.

The Power of the Pause

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we look at the the pause and why it causes us so much pain as non native language learners. How can you affect the situations th...

Story Time: The Three Little English Learners

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A story for you today to practice your listening skills. You can also use this as shadowing practice if you would like ☺️

Story of the Week: The Uk and Coronavirus

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at a big story in the Uk: The Coronavirus. Obviously a big story everywhere, but as the UK sees a huge spike in cases, we look at what m...

British Wednesdays —> Tea

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest stereotypes about British culture, but is it all true?

Am I a Failure?

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about my own personal failure that happened to me recently.

Where Will You Be in 3 Years Time?

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make a big change in 3 years? That’s up to you!

Repetition: The Most Undervalued Method to Learning a Language

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Repetition is key and this podcast will tell you why

5 minutes that could change your life

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exactly what the title says

How to make your goals attainable

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how to set goals and reach them however ridiculous they may seem

History of England Mondays - The Beginning

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Richi English and I go over the beginnings of England and some general comparisons to pop culture.

British Stereotypes

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a multi-cast with an Instagram live happening at the same time. This gives me the chance to read your comments at the same time whi...

5 Idioms from William Shakespeare

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have 5 idioms that William Shakespeare invented. Listen in to find out more.

The Greatest Podcast Episode Since Sliced Bread

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have some bread related idioms on the podcast. Get ready to learn some new and interested idioms that you can use straight away.

Don’t Give Up Because of Others Opinions

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are looking at how the opinions of others can change our perspective, and how we should deal with those moments.

The European Super League

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, let’s learn some vocabulary whilst reviewing a sports story from the last week.

Kanon’s Favourite Things about England

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features YoutTuber Kanon talking about her time in England

American vs British and more

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, I talk with Mike from 212 English School about some differences between American and British and some other questions from our f...

Self Judgement is Fatal

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes from a Q and A I had with my followers on Instagram. Let’s go straight to it and check it out.

Space X and Biak Island - Vocabulary Explained

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a deep dive into a brilliant article from the BBC website regarding Space X and an Indonesian island.

I’m Back

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back. It’s been a while! Sorry I’ve been gone but I come back supercharged, ready to help you as best I can. Today is a clean slate for ev...

Did you Waste Your 2020?

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about the difficult year we have had, but also about the opportunities isn’t may have afforded us.

5 Useful Suffixes to Know!

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast is all about suffixes that can help you understand new words without even needing the meaning.

Stop Learning New Vocabulary

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast I discuss about the idea of constantly trying to learn new words as you move into the intermediate/advanced bracket and what you ...

5 Useful Prefixes to Know

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the podcast offers you a look into prefixes, a part of the English language that can really help you to unlock your understanding...

Get Over The Barrier of Speaking to Strangers

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s load cast gives some tips on how to get over the barrier of speaking to strangers and begin your speaking journey

5 Appearance Idioms

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Today’s episode, I give you 5 idioms relating to appearance. These ones can be used to impress or depress another person 😊

How to Practise Speaking on Your Own

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast we are looking at practising Spoken English on your own. During the episode I offer some ideas of what you can do and h...

Pronunciation - The Silent W

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast we look at the silent “W”, when you may come across it and a couple of rules you can follow.

A tip for using social media more effectively

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast, find out ways to make your time on social media more effective and increase active learning

Common problems for students w/ Mish

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast I talk with Mish from @speakenglishwishmish we chat about common problems that students have when studying English

The Hallo App - Find Speaking Partners

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk with Devin from the Hallo App about his language journey and what value you can get from the Hallo App.

The 10 Steps to Using New Words

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode gives a guideline that leads from exposure to a new word, to remembering it and then to using it naturally

Build the confidence to speak in English

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about building confidence. Are you confident when speaking in English? Find out how to be in this podcast episode

Improve Situational Experience

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode contains information that will help you on your journey through English. Keep focusing on doing this and you will get a lot better.

NEWS ENGLISH - Republican Senate calls for Trump to resign

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at a news story ASB the vocabulary used within it

#askstewsensei How to get a British accent

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we go through one of the questions that I get asked the most! How to get a British accent.