Colourful Language

In this episode, we look at the mild British swear word 'bloody' and some of its variants, with some classic examples from popular culture. Hopefully, by the end, you'll be able to impersonate Michael Caine!

In this episode, we look at the swear word 'damn' and it's variants, with some classic clips from popular culture. Hopefully, by the end, you'll be able to do a good Will Smith impersonation!

So you want to swear like a native speaker in English? Well, bloody good for you, matey. As you will know from your mother tongue, swearing is a natural part of language and serves many purposes. And yet, swearing in a second or foreign language is by no means easy - the when, where and how of doing it. Furthermore, very few English courses ever cover the topic.

Well, Colourful Language is a podcast that’s all about helping you overcome these hurdles, and to help you master the often hilarious and absolutely necessary art of swearing in English.