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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
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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

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    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
  • Polite & Effective Ways to Make Requests in British English - Do This. Read That. Master the Imperative in English. 🔥 - Quiz: Can You Spot the Imperative (and Use It Right)? - Don’t Bother Me… or Is It Disturb? Or Interrupt? 🤔

    Polite & Effective Ways to Make Requests in British English - Do This. Read That. Master the Imperative in English. 🔥 - Quiz: Can You Spot the Imperative (and Use It Right)? - Don’t Bother Me… or Is It Disturb? Or Interrupt? 🤔
    Aug 1 2025

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    18 mins
  • 👗 What’s Your Fashion Dilemma? Let’s Talk English for Clothes - 🧥“Button It!” – 12 Clothing Idioms You’ll Actually Hear Brits Say - 👖Do You Know Your Pedal Pushers from Your Plimsolls? - Master the art of linking in British English

    👗 What’s Your Fashion Dilemma? Let’s Talk English for Clothes - 🧥“Button It!” – 12 Clothing Idioms You’ll Actually Hear Brits Say - 👖Do You Know Your Pedal Pushers from Your Plimsolls? - Master the art of linking in British English
    Jul 25 2025

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    18 mins
  • Speak Like a British Racing Commentator — F1 Vocabulary for Your Accent - CONtract or conTRACT? One Word, Two Personalities. - Nonchalant — The Word That Sounds As Cool As It Means

    Speak Like a British Racing Commentator — F1 Vocabulary for Your Accent - CONtract or conTRACT? One Word, Two Personalities. - Nonchalant — The Word That Sounds As Cool As It Means
    Jul 21 2025

    🎧 Practice line:

    The mechanic checked the gearbox on the grid before the tyre change at the pit stop, said the commentator.

    🎧 Practice line:

    After I signed the CONtract, my hand muscles began to conTRACT.

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    9 mins
  • 🏃‍♀️15 Phrasal Verbs with RUN (No Jogging Required) - Phrasal Verbs with RUN – Multiple Choice Quiz - 🔊 5-Minute RP Workout: The Vowel Power Session - ❌ Not, Knot, Note, Nothing… Are You Saying These Right?

    🏃‍♀️15 Phrasal Verbs with RUN (No Jogging Required) - Phrasal Verbs with RUN – Multiple Choice Quiz - 🔊 5-Minute RP Workout: The Vowel Power Session - ❌ Not, Knot, Note, Nothing… Are You Saying These Right?
    Jul 18 2025

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    🎯 Today’s 5-Minute RP Drill

    1. Warm-up (1 min): Stretch Your Mouth (Gently)

    Say these slowly and clearly, three times:

    • ear /ɪə/
    • air /eə/
    • oar /ɔː/
    • idea /aɪˈdɪə/

    Notice how your mouth shape changes. Don't rush — this is vowel yoga.

    2. Target Words (2 mins): Tricky RP Vowels

    Say each word out loud. Focus on vowel length and clarity.

    • thought /ɔː/
    • bird /ɜː/
    • cup /ʌ/
    • boot /uː/
    • ship vs sheep – yes, again. Always.

    3. Connected Speech Flow (2 mins): Vowel in Context

    Try these phrases:

    • I heard a bird in the church.
    • We ought to talk, but I can’t be sure.
    • That boot’s too small for your foot.

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    16 mins
  • V vs W — Don’t Mix Up Your Vests and Wests! - Compare vs Compere — A Sneaky Pair You Didn’t Know You Were Saying Wrong - Calligrapher or choreographer? Stress less, sound posher ✍️

    V vs W — Don’t Mix Up Your Vests and Wests! - Compare vs Compere — A Sneaky Pair You Didn’t Know You Were Saying Wrong - Calligrapher or choreographer? Stress less, sound posher ✍️
    Jul 14 2025

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    8 mins