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☕🍻 Tea, pubs & British life 🇬🇧 | Culture, history & fun facts 08.08.2025 8mnt

Join David and Stephanie as they explore two cornerstones of British culture: tea and pubs! ☕🍻 From the surprising origins of Britain’s tea obsession to what really happens inside a British pub, this fun and informative video is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening skills while discovering more about UK traditions. 👂 Practice English listening 🇬🇧 Learn about British daily life 💬 Explore how modern tastes are changing old traditions ✨ Whether you're a tea lover o...

British Food: expectation vs reality 🍽 09.06.2025 7mnt

Think British food is all tea, fish & chips, and roast dinners? Think again! In this fun episode, David and Stephanie explore the classics, the weird (deep-fried Mars bar, anyone?), and the global dishes Brits love today. 🎧 Watch now and discover the tasty truth behind British food! www.perfectlyspoken.com ---- ⭐ Learn English online with Perfectly Spoken ⭐ - Create a Trial account today and enjoy 7 days of access! - Test your English level + learn with over 120 lessons (including lesson...

3 simple daily activities to boost your English – Fast, Fun & Free! 16.05.2025 4mnt

Do you want to improve your English without extra homework or boring textbooks? 💥 In this episode, David is joined by Stephanie Marston, Head of Education at Perfectly Spoken, to share 3 easy things you can do every day to level up your English — no grammar book required! Perfect for learners who want real results with little time and no extra cost. Tune in now and start making English part of your everyday life! Access the video podcast on our YouTube channel! ---- ⭐ Learn Englis...

English Fun Facts - May the 4th be with you 🚀🌟 01.05.2025 3mnt

🎙️ Hello, English Explorers! Welcome to another exciting episode from Perfectly Spoken! 🌟 🚀 Today, we're travelling to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate a very special date… May the 4th! ✨ Or as Star Wars fans love to say: “May the Fourth be with you!” 🤔 But what does this pun-tastic phrase really mean? 🌌 Get ready and listen in as we learn where this comes from! ---- ⭐ Learn English online with Perfectly Spoken ⭐ - Create a Trial account today and enjoy 7 days of access! - Test your Engl...

English Language Day Special 🙌 11.04.2025 3mnt

Do you know what we celebrate on English Language Day? 🧐📚 Tune in to this episode 🎧 to find out why this day matters—and get inspired with creative ideas to celebrate it in all kinds of ways 🎉🌍 (sorry, no spoilers here... you'll have to listen! 😉) ---- ⭐ Learn English online with Perfectly Spoken ⭐ - Create a Trial account today and enjoy 7 days of access! - Test your English level + learn with over 120 lessons (including lesson 1 from all our courses and the first 10 lessons from cour...

The (un)official story of St. Valentine 💘 12.02.2025 3mnt

Welcome to this podcast where David & Stephanie uncover the truth behind the legendary Saint and the origins of Valentine's Day 💌 Was he really a romantic hero or just a historical myth? 🤔 And if he were here today, how would he navigate modern love? 💑📱 Tune in for a mix of history, humour, and wild predictions as well as our recommendations on how to celebrate this special day! ❤️🎙️ -- TRANSCRIPT: David : Hello everyone. I’m David from Perfectly Spoken and in this podcast we are explori...

📢 News Talk: 70 Flight Passengers Taken to Hospital ▪ Netflix ▪ Concert Tickets Scams 28.05.2024 30mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the topics David and Stephanie will talk about in this session: Why were 70 passengers on flight SQ321 taken to hospital?How ...

📢 News Talk: Assisted Dying ▪ Melinda Gates ▪ McChicken 22.05.2024 25mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. ** APOLOGIES FOR A TECHNICAL ISSUE during the recording of this live session ** Here are a few clues about the topics David and Stephanie will talk abo...

📢 News Talk: Hunger in India ▪ Charles & Harry in London ▪ Eurovision 14.05.2024 33mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What is India's biggest problem?Why were Charles and Harry in London and did they meet?Which cou...

📢 News Talk: Teachers in Tennessee ▪ Zipline ▪ Phone time 30.04.2024 34mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: How will teachers in Tennessee soon be able to protect their students?How many deliveries does Z...

📢 News Talk: Trump ▪ Smoking Ban ▪ Torrential Rain in Dubai 23.04.2024 31mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What is the latest ‘first’ for Donald Trump?What will anyone born after 2009 NOT be able to do i...

📢 News Talk: Ramadan ▪ Working Hours ▪ Venice 16.04.2024 31mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which important religious festival ended last week?How many hours a week should we work?Which ci...

📢 News Talk: Elephants ▪ Fast Food Minimum Wage ▪ Powerball 09.04.2024 32mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: To which country is the President of Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants?What’s the mi...

British Slang: Bloody Hell 05.04.2024 2mnt

😱 😡 A common (or even coarse) expression of surprise or anger. Let's find out how and when people use this phrase and whether it’s right for you! 🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today! ...

British Slang: Dodgy 03.04.2024 1mnt

🤔 Ever felt unsure about something or someone? Then 'dodgy' might be the word you were looking for. Let's learn what it means and when to use it. 🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today! ...

British Slang: Dosh 29.03.2024 1mnt

💰 Time to talk money. Let's explore where this word comes from and how to use it. 🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today! ⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and au...

British Slang: Loo 27.03.2024 1mnt

🚽 Have you heard of 'loo'? It's another word for ‘toilet’ in British English. Let's look at where it comes from and how to use this common word. 🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today! ⚠...

📢 News Talk: Chocolate ▪ Biden ▪ The Happiest Country 26.03.2024 31mnt

Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which sweet products is soaring in price and why?What new tax is Biden proposing if re-elected i...

British Slang: Take the Mickey 22.03.2024 2mnt

😜 Want to know about friendly (or not so friendly) teasing? 'Take the mickey' is all about that. Let's look at its meaning and how and when it's used. 🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journ...

British Slang: Knackered 20.03.2024 1mnt

😴 Ever been or felt super tired? 'Knackered' might be the perfect word to describe that feeling. Come learn about this word and when people use it. 🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey ...