The Unlocking British English Podcast

110 - A Few Reasons You Should Cook More (Sometimes)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 22:52

A good old rambling episode! Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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109 - I Read 11 Spanish Books in 30 Days...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 23:51

Here's why... Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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108 - The Mystery of Stonehenge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 23:53

Did aliens build Stonehenge..? Book a FREE 30-minute consultation with me to find out how I can help you improve your English speaking skills - https://calendly.com/unlockingbritishenglish/strategysessions Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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107 - What Is Business English?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 16:43

It depends on the business... Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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106 - I Tried Learning German for 30 Days

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 26:02

Check out the video I made about the experience - https://youtu.be/tdBigarC0Tk If you're interested in trying out Lingoda, you can get 40% off your first month with this link - https://try.lingoda.com/Dec_Shane Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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105 - Updates and Goals for 2022!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 17:23

Book a FREE 30-minute strategy session with me to find out how I can help you achieve your English goals! - https://calendly.com/unlockingbritishenglish/strategysessions Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 104 - A Family Christmas Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 13:18

Could you handle taking 12 young kids out for Christmas shopping? Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 103 - British Christmas Traditions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 16:15

What do British people do for Christmas? Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 102 - Jobs That Might Disappear in the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 26:19

As technology advances, it's possible not every job will exist 10 years from now Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 101 - How I Learnt Fluent Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 30:32

Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/ou0MGB56VfQ Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 27:28

Thank you to all of you amazing people who have made this podcast possible! Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

Episode 99 - Why Isn‘t English A Romance Language?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 16:22

It would make more sense right... Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 98 - Christmas Decorations in November!?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 15:57

When should you put up your Christmas decorations? Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 97 - Robin Hood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 15:36

Ever wondered why Robin Hood was a fox in the Disney movie? Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 96 - Four of the Most Famous British Authors

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 17:41

Let's learn about some of the incredible writers that have come from the U.K. Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 95 - Sherlock Holmes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 23:18

Lets discover a few things about one of the worlds most famous detectives! Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 94 - Nine Fun Facts About the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 30:45

Would you ask the Queen for I.D. if she came to your airport? >> Schedule a FREE 30-min Strategy Session with me - https://calendly.com/unlockingbritishenglish/strategysessions

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Episode 93 - How to Start Speaking Better English

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 27:55

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Episode 92 - 5 More Awesome British Comedies!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 22:54

Because who doesn't love a good British comedy!? Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 91 - Fish and Chips

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 25:06

Nearly 400 million meals of Fish and Chips are eaten every year here in the UK, which is a lot! Join our Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 90 - Healthcare in the UK (The NHS)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 20:59

Let's learn about our beloved NHS healthcare system! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 89 - Bonfire Night (Gunpowder, Treason and Plot)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 20:43

If you had to think of a secret name for yourself, could you think of a better name than "John Johnson"? Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 88 - British People and The Pub

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 26:56

53% of Brits admit to having been to a pub in the last 2 weeks Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 87 - Where Do British People Go On Holiday?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 16:13

Anywhere with a good beach basically! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 86 - British People and the Weather

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 23:39

Have you ever wondered why British people talk so much about the weather? Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 85 - Olivia‘s Birthday

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 15:01

Olivia is old now too! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

Episode 84 - Seven Facts About Queen Elizabeth II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 15:47

Queen Elizabeth II has had a very interesting life, you might have heard some of these facts before but number 5 is sure to surprise you! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 83 - Cockney English

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 21:03

The Cockney dialect of English is something that has become increasingly popular over recent years, largely because of it's representation in movies Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 82 - How I Got Into Calisthenics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 22:41

Handstands are fun, so I decided to try and teach them to other people! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 81 - A Brief History of Southampton

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 30:05

Southampton is a city with a long and pretty interesting city, it's also where I'm currently living! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 80 - Where Has All The Petrol Gone?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 23:59

You might have seen the news about petrol shortages in the UK, today we talk about panic buying and some of the psychology around it Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 79 - Five of My Favourite Books

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 27:25

I used to read a lot more than I do now, but these are 5 books that I will always enjoy reading Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 78 - Seven British Colloquialisms

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 16:35

If you think this episode was a bit naff, join the discord group and let me know what you want to hear! Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 77 - Are You Really A Visual Learner?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 18:27

Turns out learning style probably don't exist... Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 76 - Is It the UK or Great Britain?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 12:09

What's the difference between the UK and Great Britain? Join the Private Learners Group - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 75 - I Went to a Magical Forest!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 23:22

Puzzlewood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puzzlewood JOIN THE PRIVTE LEARNERS GROUP - https://discord.gg/Rx9HcvMmsz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 74 - Overcoming the Internal Obstacles to Success

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 23:46

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/3nHsmBz Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 73 - Music Festivals in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 19:55

In 1970, in a field on a little island off the south coast of England, Jimi Hendrix played to over 200,000 people Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 72 - Do You Need to Be Talented to Learn a Language?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 20:53

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 71 - Why Are There So Many Accents in the UK?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 16:47

Drive 1 hour in any direction in the UK and you'll find yourself talking to someone with an entirely different accent, let's find out why! Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 70 - Shakespeare‘s Influence on the English Language

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 15:22

Did you know Shakespeare is said to have introduced over 1700 new words to the English language? Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 69 - Reality Shows Worth Watching

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 14:04

Not all reality TV is rubbish. Here's a few shows I think are actually worth watching Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 68 - How to Use Flashcard Apps Effectively

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 17:04

If you want to download Anki for free, heres the link - https://apps.ankiweb.net/ Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 67 - A Scientific Way to Remember More Words

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 21:25

Have you ever used Anki or Memrise to learn more words? Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 66 - Turning 30 (years old)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 13:22

Reflections on turning 30 Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 65 - Overcoming the Intermediate Plateau

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 19:57

Do you practice writing in English? Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 64 - Six Very British Idioms (that people really use)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 13:55

Let's learn some idioms! Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 63 - What I Learnt from 1000 Hours of Studying Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 21:54

I've been studying Spanish for nearly 2 years, and during that time I've dedicated just over 1000 hours to active immersion. Here's what I've learnt from that experience Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 62 -THIS Is Why You Should Be Reading in English

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 19:55

Reading is easily one of the most powerful ways to improve your language skills, lets talk about why Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com

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Episode 61 - 4 Very Weird UK Laws (and 3 myths)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 15:48

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Episode 60 - Crime in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 16:56

Is the UK dangerous? Which cities are the safest? Today we talk about crime in the UK Transcripts - www.unlockingbritishenglish.com Contact - Instagram: @unlockingbritishenglish // Email: unlockingbritishenglish@gmail.com Support the Podcast - www.patreon.com/unlockingbritishenglish

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