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Speak English With A British Accent

Speak English With A British Accent

By: Alison Pitman
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 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.2023 Language Learning
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  • 💰 Talking about money — the RP way - 🎲 Game on: British idioms to level up your accent - Brush up on your “know” idioms – and polish your British accent as you go - Can you pronounce Sagittarius the RP way?

    💰 Talking about money — the RP way - 🎲 Game on: British idioms to level up your accent - Brush up on your “know” idioms – and polish your British accent as you go - Can you pronounce Sagittarius the RP way?
    Aug 22 2025

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    Say these phrases aloud as if you’re giving advice to a friend:

    • You should save money for emergencies.
    • I try not to spend money on things I don’t need.
    • Good money management really helps.

    Record yourself reading this — or try using two or three in a short paragraph:

    “If I play my cards right, this job interview could be a real game-changer. The name of the game is confidence — and I’ve got a solid game plan.”

    🎧 Practice challenge

    Try saying this aloud:

    “For all I know, she’s in the know — but I certainly don’t know the ropes.”

    Try this:

    ✅ “She’s a Virgo and I’m a Leo. Total opposites.”

    ✅ “Is he an Aquarius or a Pisces?”

    ✅ “I’m a Sagittarius — but I don't believe in all that!”

    🎧 Record yourself saying your star sign and two others. Listen back. Did you use the correct syllable stress and vowel sounds?

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    24 mins
  • Excuse Me! — The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat 🇬🇧-How? What? Where? — The British way to ask 🇬🇧 - Bon voyage! — British ways to say “Have a great trip” 🇬🇧

    Excuse Me! — The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat 🇬🇧-How? What? Where? — The British way to ask 🇬🇧 - Bon voyage! — British ways to say “Have a great trip” 🇬🇧
    Aug 15 2025
    Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com 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 #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs 👋 Excuse me. Example: Excuse me, is this seat free? 🙇 I beg your pardon. Example: I beg your pardon, could you repeat that? ⚠️ Be careful! Example: Be careful! The curb is quite high. 👀 Watch out! Example: Watch out! You’re about to step in a puddle. 💬 Sorry to bother you, but… Example: Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes? ✨ Other soft attention-getters: Sorry, could I just ask…? Example: Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are? Hi there, quick question… Example: Hi there, quick question — is this the right platform for the train to Oxford? Pardon me… Example: Pardon me, is this your umbrella? Sorry to interrupt, but… Example: Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf. Excuse me for a moment… Example: Excuse me for a moment — may I squeeze past? Would you mind if I…? Example: Would you mind if I join you at this table? 💬 What’s your name? Example: Hi, what’s your name? I’m Alison. 🏠 Where do you live? Example: Where do you live? I’m in Oxfordshire. 💼 What do you do? Example: What do you do? I work as an English coach. 🌍 Where are you from? Example: Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent! 🎨 What do you like to do in your free time? Example: What do you like to do in your free time? I’m into gardening and baking. 🐶 Do you have any pets? Example: Do you have any pets? I’ve got a cheeky cat called Percy. ✈️ Have you been to [place] before? Example: Have you been to London before? There’s so much to see! ☕ How do you usually spend your weekends? Example: How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks. ✈️ Have a good journey. Classic and all-purpose. Example: Have a good journey — text me when you arrive safely. 🏖 Enjoy your holiday. Simple, sincere, and always appreciated. Example: Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please. 🌍 Have a good time in [destination]. Personalised and friendly. Example: Have a good time in Edinburgh — try the shortbread! 🧳 Safe travels. More modern and popular in emails or cards. Example: Safe travels — I’ll see you next week. 🚉 Have a safe trip home. When someone is heading back. Example: Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully. ✨ Extra friendly travel wishes 💐 Have a lovely time! Example: Have a lovely time at the festival! 🤗 Take care! Example: Take care! Let me know when you get there. ☕ Enjoy your break! Example: Enjoy your break — you deserve it! 🎉 Make the most of it! Example: Make the most of it — the weather looks perfect! 🌟 Hope you have a fantastic trip! Example: Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy! 💌 Don’t forget to send me a postcard! Example: Don’t forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall! 👋 Catch you when you get back! Example: Catch you when you get back — have fun!
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    17 mins
  • 🎯 5-Minute RP Workout #3: The Intonation Tune-Up - Sound Sincerely British — Special Greetings You Need - How Brits really say “Good night” 🌙💤 - Sound Bright and Polite — Morning English for a British Start

    🎯 5-Minute RP Workout #3: The Intonation Tune-Up - Sound Sincerely British — Special Greetings You Need - How Brits really say “Good night” 🌙💤 - Sound Bright and Polite — Morning English for a British Start
    Aug 8 2025

    Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com

    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

    #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl

    #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs

    1. Warm-up (1 min): The “Really?” Scale

    Say “Really?” like this, with feeling:

    • 😐 Statement: Really. (flat)
    • 🤨 Doubt: Reaaaaally? (rising)
    • 😤 Sarcasm: Rea-lly. (falling, side-eye optional)

    Repeat each one 3x with exaggerated tone.

    2. Mini-Phrases (2 mins): RP Intonation Patterns

    Say these aloud. Focus on pitch and phrasing.

    • Would you like some tea? (rising-falling)
    • That’s quite alright. (falling)
    • I didn’t say she stole the money. (stress shift = meaning shift)

    3. Practice Sentences (2 mins): Meaning Through Melody

    Try saying these naturally:

    • I’m not sure that’s a good idea.
    • Well, that’s one way to do it.
    • I’ll let you know, shall I?
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    19 mins
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