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This is the last episode of Season 2 and we are going out with a banger: Britain in the 1990s. We talk about the music, films, television and sports that made this decade so special. We look into how the country earned the term 'cool Britannia' and we share our experiences of the major events like the death of Lady Diana. We are certainly not historians or experts, we simply want to share our memories and experiences with you. 

If you are interested in British English and the words & phrases of the UK, check out Tom's newly published books here:  

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: 

▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj 
▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  

00:00 Introduction
02:05 New Labour & Tony Blair
04:03 Union Jack in the 90s
05:03 Paparazzi & celeb culture
06:36 How politics & music mixed 
07:30 Britpop: Oasis vs Blur
10:08 Boyband & Girlbands
13:10 The Premier League
15:22 Euro 96
19:59 Lady Diana
23:17 Soundtrack to the 90s
23:37 Trainspotting
25:06 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 
25:45 Hugh Grant & Rom Coms
26:22 Saturday Night TV 

Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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This week we are looking at 15 more really British words that we use every day in the UK. Learn these and you'll be a step closer to feeling at home here. Make sure you watch part 1 where we talk about 15 other British essentials. All these words are from my new boo A Really British Guide to Modern English. 

I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here:  

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: 

▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj 
▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  

00:00 Introduction
02:15 Word 1
03:09 Word 2
04:29 Word 3
06:04 Word 4
07:00 Word 5
08:34 Word 6
09:23 Word 7
10:44 Word 8
11:53 Word 9
13:44 Word 10
16:03 Word 11
18:27 Word 12
20:58 Word 13
21:52 Word 14
25:08 Word 15

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The English Brits use is often very different to the English people learn in course books and English classes. So today, Annie and I have picked out 15 British words to help you survive in the UK. They are informal mostly slang words that Brits use in their everyday English and they all come be found in my new book A Really British Guide to Modern English. 

I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here:  

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: 

▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj 
▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  

00:00 Intro with Annie 
04:37 Word 1
06:36 Word 2
08:53 Word 3
11:12 Word 4
11:56 Word 5
13:07 Word 6
15:05 Word 7
16:20 Word 8
17:59 Word 9
21:21 Word 10
23:01 Word 11
25:01 Word 12
26:58 Word 13
31:12 Word 14
32:13 Word 15

Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

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Are Brits secretly rude? In today's podcast, Annie and Tom try to answer that question by looking at phrases Brits say and translate them for you. Our hope is that this episode will help you understand the nuance of British English and perhaps help you navigate communication in the UK a little more easily.   

I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here: 

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​ 

▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S 

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:

▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj
▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22 

00:00 Intro with Annie
03:39 It's Not Ideal
05:58 Could Do
07:53 Make Yourself At Home
10:24 I'll Let You Go
12:21 We Should Meet Up Soon
15:28 I'm Not Being Funny But...
18:15 If You're Happy With It
21:10 Good For You
22:38 That's Not Bad

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Today we have our first ever guest on the podcast as we welcome Darrell Fishbeck from  @grande_americano . Darrell is a Texan living in the UK who shares his observations of British life and culture on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. In our conversation, he talks about the similarities and differences between the USA and the UK, his favourite British food and the challenges he's faced adapting to his new life here in England. He's a great guy and definitely someone you should follow:

▷ Darrell's Instagram - @grande_americano
▷ Darrell's YouTube -  @grande_americano  

Have you faced similar challenges with culture shock and adaptation before? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:
▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj
▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22

Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m

00:00 Intro with Annie
06:05 Peng or Pony with Darrell
08:43 Growing up in Texas
12:08 Meeting his British Wife
18:57 Arriving to the UK
22:00 Why it's so Hard! 
24:01 English Hospitality
28:12 Finding Community
31:15 Darrell's UK Travels
37:04 Adapting to British Life
40:30 British Words & Accents
48:27 Advice for People Moving to the UK
52:32 Darrell's Influencer Life

Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? 

Get Tom's new book 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn

Thanks for listening,
Annie and Tom

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The 1990s were a special time in Britain and today Annie & I share our childhood memories from the decade. From landlines and Nokia 3210s to Blockbuster video and making mixtapes, we cover the little things that made the 90s such a unique period of time. It's a light-hearted chat about that makes for great listening practice if you are learning English. Sorry for the video/audio quality this week, we had so many tech issues but we decided something was better than nothing. 

What are your memories of life in the 1990s? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:
▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj
▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22

Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m

00:00 Intro
05:06 Life in the 1990s
06:40 Phones in the 1990s
18:07 Music in the 1990s
25:09 Photography in the 1990s
29:49 Friday Night in the 1990s
35:49 TV and Music in the 1990s
41:21 Gaming in the 1990s
44:15 Closing Thoughts

Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? 

Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn

Thanks for listening,
Annie and Tom

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From Four Weddings and a Funeral to Notting Hill and Love Actually, British rom-coms have charmed audiences around the world. In this episode, Annie and Tom trace the genre's history, count down their all-time favourites, and unpack exactly why these quintessentially British stories became such a success story. 

Which British rom-com is your all-time favourite? Drop your answer in the comments👇

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:
▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj
▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22

Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m

00:00: Intro
03:29 The History of Rom-Coms
04:40 Four Weddings & a Funeral 
11:40 Notting Hill
20:15 Bridget Jones Diary
29:34 Love Actually
35:10 Cultural References
40:10 The UK's Favourite Rom-Coms
41:53 Annie & Tom's Favourite Films

Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? 

Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn

Thanks for listening,
Annie and Tom

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In this episode of A Really British Podcast, we're breaking down 10 unmistakable signs that Britain has quietly rewired the way you think, talk, and behave...whether you noticed it happening or not.

From your sudden love of a proper cup of tea, to your new-found respect for a well-formed queue, these are the quirks that separate a tourist from someone who's genuinely gone native. Some of these will make you laugh, some might surprise you and hopefully you'll finish the video with smile on your face. This is just a bit of fun and not meant to be serious in any way. 
 
Count how many of the 10 signs describe you, and drop your score in the comments👇

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:
▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj
▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22

Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m

00:00: Intro
03:29 The art of queuing
08:47 An obsession with weather
11:26 The language of Britishness
13:47 Unwritten rules of British etiquette
18:47 Understanding British pubs
25:20 Saying sorry all the time
28:40 A love of tea
33:57 Self-deprecating humour
37:19 A love of dogs
41:00 Saying goodbye

Want to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of my book, A Really British Guide to Modern English — the full A-Z guide to sounding (and thinking) like a local: https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn

Thanks for listening,
Annie and Tom

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This is part two of British Weddings Explained. 

In this episode Annie and I talk about wedding dress shopping, the actual ceremony and the songs Brits love to dance to at the wedding reception. We'll also talk about royal weddings and the new trends celebrities are introducing to British wedding culture.  
 
If you are learning English don't forget to watch my video about the vocabulary of British Weddings here▷https://youtu.be/nllGMx2KgQ0

You can also listen to A Really British Podcast here:
▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj
▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22

You can also watch the video podcast on YouTube ▷ https://youtu.be/tvCue7BQ0IE

Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m

Thanks for listening,
Annie and Tom

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Season two of our podcast begins with a look at British weddings. 

Annie and I talk about the traditions and customs of a really British wedding from the proposal through to saying 'I do'. There is so much to discuss so we'll have a part two coming out very soon. 

We'd love to know how a wedding in your country differs from one in the UK.

 Please share your observations in the comments.