The British English Podcast

Bonus Episode 58 - Diving into Uni Life: Tilly's Freshers' Week Adventure

Extra Ep 10 - LIVE Event in London

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Bitesize Episode 77 - The British Brew: A Journey Through the Culture of Tea Drinking

Bitesize Episode 76 - Lost in Translation: Cultural Crossroads & Shanghai Reflections

Extra Ep 9 - Let's try something new together!

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Bonus Episode 57 - Legends of England: Kings Who Shaped History

Bitesize Ep 75 - Legacy and Laughter: Navigating Life's Big Questions | Ft. Harry

Bitesize Ep 74 - Diving Deep: A Test of Profound Conversation Cards | Ft. Harry

Bonus Ep 56 - The English Explorer: Navigating Japan, Embracing Peru, Settling in Spain | Ft. Chris from Instant English

Bitesize Ep 73 - Chats & Chuckles: Soup, Podcasts, and Dream Workplaces with Harry

Bonus Ep 55 - EuroTrip Through Aussie Eyes: Culture, Challenges, and Charm

Bitesize Ep 72 - Shanghai Layover: Noodles, Noises, and Navigating Culture Shock

Bonus Ep 54 - Off the Beaten Track with Lindsay McMahon: Crafting the Ultimate Adventure

Bitesize Ep 71 - Charlie's Groom's Speech: Tales from a British Wedding

Bonus Ep 53 - Sofa Chats: Dawn Disasters and Dusk Adventures with Charlie & Harry

Bitesize Episode 70 - Very British Problems

Bonus Ep 52 - Let's play Guess Who' with British Icons...and a balding Harry

Bonus Ep 51 - Pantomimes: A Must-See for Non-Native Learners?

Bitesize Episode 69 - Even More British Prank Calls: Charlie impersonates fonejacker for the last time!

S4/E5- The Great Stink: A Smelly Chapter in London's History

Bitesize Ep 68 - Charlie Chatter: My Boxing Blunders

Extra Ep 8 - How to improve your vocabulary and fluency in English

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Extra Ep 7 - How to Transform Your English Skills

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Bonus Ep 50 - Exploring Routines in English: British Celebrities Through Harry and Charlie's Eyes

Bitesize Ep 67 - What 'Bonfire Night' Really Means to British Teens!

Bonus Ep 49 - Your Podcast Host Gets Hitched

Bitesize Ep 66 - A Shocking Dog Walk

After Charlie inherits a dog from his late grandparents, he embarks on a seemingly routine dog walk with Stacey, the path less traveled leads to a shocking ending. Journey with Charlie as he navigates through what was meant to be...

Bonus Ep 48 - Brits Tackling Awkward Moments | Ft. Harry

Listen in to find out how Charlie & Harry would deal with some terribly British awkward moments. Ever fumbled with odd tea or feigned an accent? Tune in for a fun journey through the quirks of British etiquette and the...

Bitesize Episode 65 - Hen Parties Unveiled: Games, Locations, and a Slice of British Culture

Join Charlie and Stacey as they dissect the modern British hen party. From Brighton's buzz to Cotswolds' calm, and the games that make it a night to remember. We cap it off with a look into "mini moons." Don't miss...

Bonus Ep 47 - Agent of Two Worlds, The Mysterious Life of a British-American Spy

Join Charlie and Tim Hyland for a dive into life at the intersection of British and American culture. From childhood holidays to dual nationality, they explore humour, identity, and a sprinkle of stereotype busting. Don't miss this unique cultural exploration...

Extra Ep 6 - Going back-to-school/work/life? Take a listen

As the new academic year rolls around, I thought it would be fitting to share a teacher's perspective on this time of year through a story. While this may be more relevant to the teachers among you, I'm sure anyone...

Bitesize Ep 64 - Commentary on The Children's Book "Jack & The Beanstalk"

Ready for a fun twist on an old tale? Join Charlie as he dives into "Jack and the Beanstalk," but not like you remember it. He's mixing up this classic with his own British spin and asking some big questions....

Bonus Ep 46 - Brummie Bound: A Deep Dive with Jess into Birmingham’s Rich History

Join Charlie and Jess on a journey to Birmingham, England’s vibrant heartland. Explore Jess's identity as a true Brummie, the city's rich history, and its role as 'the city of a thousand trades.' Learn essential Brummie slang, from 'yampi' to...

Bitesize Ep 63 - Glastonbury Unveiled: Charlie's Adventure Amid Music and Culture

Join Charlie as he takes you on a vibrant journey through the famous Glastonbury Music Festival. From battling for tickets to discovering hidden musical gems, this episode offers a personal glimpse into the excitement, challenges, and community spirit that make...

Bonus Ep 45 - Brand Slogans: Exploring Their Cultural Impact | Ft. Harry

Join Charlie and Harry on a lively, humorous journey as they navigate the captivating world of iconic brand slogans. From Carlsberg to Kit-Kats, discover how their catchy catchphrases have shaped our everyday conversations and culture. Tune in for nostalgia, silliness,...

Bitesize Ep 62 - Pt. 2 of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Moving Back to the UK

In this episode Charlie continues to share his thoughts on the good, bad, and ugly sides of living in the UK after returning from living abroad for almost a decade. Listen in and learn a load of British English phrases...

Bonus Ep 44 - Rat Race to Pura Vida: Brits Embracing Costa Rican Pace

In this episode, Charlie interviews Tristan, a teacher from 'The BEP Academy', who lived in Costa Rica for several years. Discover why he decided to relocate from London to Costa Rica and then, more recently, to France. You'll also gain...

Bitesize Ep 61 - More British Prank Calls: Charlie impersonates Fonejacker

Charlie continues to unleash his inner Fonejacker by impersonating some of the most popular characters of the show.  These interactions highlight miscommunication, misunderstandings, and absurdity. With more hilarious characters to enjoy and even more culturally significant information, make sure you...

Bonus Ep 43 - Not Your Average Stag | Ft. Harry

In this episode, Charlie and Harry discuss Charlie’s unconventional stag do in Spain. They reflect on their unique stag do experience and how it differed from traditional ones that British people tend to have these days. Useful Links are below...

Bonus Ep 42 - The Whine Club | Ft. Stacey

In this episode, Charlie and Stacey discuss a popular podcast people are currently talking about in the UK and then try out a segment of it called "The Weekly Whine Club". This essentially allows them to get all the frustrations...

Bitesize Ep 60 - Silly News That Will Make You Happy | Ft. Stephen

In this episode, I get Stephen Devincenzi, from Send7, back on to discuss some slightly more silly news stories from around the world. So, if you’re looking for a pick-me-up and some random news to brighten your day, tune in...

Bonus Ep 41 - Breaking News: Good News That Will Make You Happy | Ft. Stephen

In a world that can feel overwhelmingly negative, it’s important to take a step back and recognise the positive things happening around us. In this episode of the British English podcast, host Charlie Baxter and guest Stephen Devincenzi, from Send7,...

Bitesize Ep 59 - The Best of British Prank Calling: A Look into Fonejacker and Charlie's Best Impressions

Charlie unleashes his inner Fonejacker in this episode. He impersonates some of the British cultural icon’s most popular characters, yielding comedic results. Charlie explains the concept of prank calls and walks us through the history of Fonejacker, sharing his own...

Bonus Ep 40 - A Trip Down Memory Lane | Ft. Stacey

Charlie and his fiancée, Stacey share their fondest childhood memories. They explore the effects of birth order on our personalities and parental attitudes toward swearing. Discussing childhood toys, pets, and holidays, the couple takes a trip down memory lane all...

Bitesize Episode 58 - Will Chat GPT Replace Podcasters?

Charlie discusses ChatGPT, an AI language model that can generate human-like text. He puts it to the test by asking it to create a script for a dialogue between Charlie and his hero, Alan Partridge. Charlie compares his own writing...

Bonus Episode 39 - How Reality TV Affects British Culture | Ft. Steph

Charlie gets a close friend called Steph to discuss reality TV shows in the UK and their impact on the entertainment industry. They talk about the controversial nature of some of these shows and how they have become cultural phenomena....

Bitesize Ep 57 - The Great Debates: How to debate philosophical topics in English | Ft. Ben Marks

Charlie invites the historian that lives down under back on to discuss various philosophical topics, including freedom, rules, lockdowns, and lying. They explore the idea of dreams feeling real and the ability to differentiate between dreams and reality. Listen in...

S4/E4 - Behind the Tutu: Uncovering the Struggles and Successes of a British Dancer! | Ft. Daisy Hardy

Explore the fascinating career of Daisy Hardy, a British professional dancer. From defying societal pressure to follow her passion for dance to becoming a successful professional, Daisy shares her story with honesty and authenticity. Join Charlie and Daisy for an...

Bitesize Ep 56 - The Ultimate Venting Session for Charlie as he plays Room 101 with Harry

Charlie discusses the British panel show on TV called Room 101 with Harry, where guests share their pet peeves and phobias. Tune in to find out some of Charlie's biggest pet peeves these days and enjoy a playful debate around...

Bonus Episode 38 - The Sizzling Story of a British Chef: My Fiancée's Father Shares His Culinary Journey!

In this podcast episode, I invite my future father-in-law on the show to discuss his passion for cooking and the journey it took him on across the country as a chef. Learn about the hospitality industry in the UK through...