Speak English With A British Accent

By Alison Pitman

Would you like to speak English with an RP British English accent. This podcast provides pronunciation practice and tips and tricks to improve your spoken English.... more

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How many episodes does Speak English With A British Accent have?

The podcast currently has 162 episodes available.

Speak English With A British Accent episodes:

May 16, 2025 UK Vs US grammar: I've just had lunch. Or… I just had lunch? 🇬🇧 vs 🇺🇸 - British Tenses QUIZ - 📞 How to Handle Difficult and Confused Calls (Like a True Brit) - How to Be Subtly British When Leaving a Party Early 🎉👋
Go to the Quiz: https://learningbritishaccent.com/present-perfect-past-simple-quiz/

🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Handling an Impatient Caller
Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Customer Services, Rachel speaking."

Caller: "I've been trying to get through for half an hour! This is ridiculous!"

Receptionist: "I'm very sorry you've had trouble reaching us. Let me see how I can help you today."

Caller: "I need to speak to someone about my order — right now!"

Receptionist: "Of course. May I take a few details, and I'll transfer you to the appropriate department immediately?"

Caller: "Fine. It's order number 54321."

Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll pass this straight on to the Orders Team. One moment, please."
🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Handling a Confused Caller
Receptionist: "Good morning, IT Support, Megan speaking."

Caller: "Oh, um, hello. I'm not sure if I've called the right number. I need help with my laptop..."

Receptionist: "No problem at all — you're through to IT Support. Let's see if I can help."

Caller: "It's just... it's not turning on properly, and I don't know what to do."

Receptionist: "I completely understand. Could I take your name and your department, please?"

Caller: "Yes, it's Olivia Patel from Marketing."

Receptionist: "Thank you, Olivia. Let me just check which technician is available, and I'll get someone to give you a call back shortly."

Caller: "Alright, thanks very much."

Receptionist: "You're very welcome. We'll be in touch as soon as possible."

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

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15min
May 09, 2025 Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit)
Link to Quiz:

https://learningbritishaccent.com/cleft-sentences-quiz/

You will need membership to the British Accent Bundle (make sure you're signed into your account when accessing the quiz)

🎯 Model Dialogue for Practice
[At the office – taking and leaving a message]

Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Marketing Department, Sarah speaking."

Caller: "Oh, hello, could I speak to Laura, please?"

Receptionist: "I'm terribly sorry, Laura's away from her desk at the moment.

Would you like to leave a message?"

Caller: "Yes, could you ask her to give me a ring when she's back? It's Anna from Premier Solutions."

Receptionist: "Of course — Anna from Premier Solutions. Could you just spell 'Premier' for me, please?"

Caller: "Certainly — that's P-R-E-M-I-E-R."

Receptionist: "Thank you. And could I take a contact number, just in case?"

Caller: "Yes, it's 07983 456 210."

Receptionist: "Perfect, I'll make sure she gets the message."
🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Taking a Message + Email Address
[At the office – receptionist taking a detailed message]

Receptionist: "Good morning, Finance Department, Emily speaking."

Caller: "Hello, could I speak to Priya Sharma, please?"

Receptionist: "I'm afraid Priya's in a meeting at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?"

Caller: "Yes, please. Could you ask her to send me the updated invoice?"

Receptionist: "Of course. Could I take your name, please?"

Caller: "Yes, it's Jessica Morgan."

Receptionist: "Thank you, Jessica. And could I take your email address, just in case she needs to send it directly?"

Caller: "Certainly — it's j.morgan at linfield hyphen group dot co dot uk."

Receptionist: "Just to confirm, that's J dot Morgan at Linfield hyphen Group dot co dot uk?"

Caller: "That's right."

Receptionist: "Lovely, I'll pass the message on as soon as Priya is free."

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
18min
May 02, 2025 Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don't Just Say "I'm Hungry" – Say It Like a Br
Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent

📞 PRACTICE CALL SCENARIO
Try recording yourself playing each role. Play it back and why not compare your version with mine on this week's podcast episode.

Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Bright Solutions, Sarah speaking."

Caller: "Hi, I'm calling about my invoice."

Receptionist: "Of course—let me just pull up your details. Could I take your reference number?" (↑)

Caller: "It's INV-4567."

Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll check this now… Yes, I can see it here. I'll email a copy straight over." (↓)

Caller: "Great, thanks!"

Receptionist: "You're welcome. Is there anything else I can help with?" (↑)
...more
22min
April 25, 2025 💩 British Slang Know Your S**T - Collocations with OUT - 📞 Mastering Phone English: Phrases for Asking Callers to Wait and Connecting Them - 19 Ways Brits Begrudgingly End a Tea Break ☕
Section 2 starts around 6mins into the show.

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
19min
April 18, 2025 15 British English Phrases That Native Speakers Use All the Time 🇬🇧 - What improvisation techniques can be used to improve speaking skills? - Are there any rules to help pronounce a word you don't know? - Mastering the Art of Complaining – RP Styl
Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
16min
April 11, 2025 Knackered? Cream-Crackered? Learn to Sound Properly Exhausted in RP! - Is this the most complex grammar rule in English? - Surprising Words That Sound British But Aren't - Essential Phrasal Verbs with 'Put': 3 Quick Ones You Must Know!
Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
19min
April 04, 2025 Listening and Comprehension Exercises : Voicemail / Phone Calls / News Bulletins / Travel Directions
Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
21min
March 28, 2025 The "Stress Changes Meaning" Rule - Are You Ack-chlee Saying This Right? 🤔 - Mastering the Art of Asking for Directions (Without Sounding Like a Lost Tourist) - A 30 Day British Accent Challenge
Use the code April20 to get £20 off the British Accent Bundle. Limited time only!

Join the 30 DAY CHALLENGE : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent

...more
15min
March 21, 2025 Think in English? Blimey, That's a Brain Workout! 🧠🇬🇧 - Can you develop a British accent later in life? - Exploring British Slang for "Go to Bed" - Mastering Quantities: How to Measure Like a Brit (Without Losing Your Mind)
Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
20min
March 14, 2025 Why You're Not Prepared For Real English Communication - 🌦️ English Conversation Practice: What's Your Favourite Season? - Mastering the "Z" Sound in RP British English - Why do Brits sound polite even when they're annoyed? 🇬🇧😇
Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected]

Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/

12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/

Support The Podcast

Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison

Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110

Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/

Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent
...more
19min

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How many episodes does Speak English With A British Accent have?

The podcast currently has 162 episodes available.

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