One British Man

Episodes

• Uncertain Times | We Need More Lighthouses 27.02.2026 17m

  We're living in uncertain times and we need eachother. In part one of this episode, I explore the quiet disconnection many of us are experiencing - from ourselves, from each other, and from the ground beneath our feet. Using the metaphor of a lighthouse, we look at what it means to feel anchored in uncertain times, and why perhaps the solution isn’t fixing the entire world but building small, steady places of belonging within it. In Part Two, we explore natural British expressions such ...
• AI vs Humanity | Are We Teaching Kids the Wrong Skills for the Future? 09.10.2025 21m

  Visit patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠⁠ to improve your English further with this episode by joining the One British Tea Room zoom lesson every Sunday at 7pm (Central European Time) - Get your membership today and learn to speak like a native. Here's what you get when you sign up; 4x weekly zoom lessons to expand your native English expressionsLearning material before and afterAccess to the Telegram discussion group10% Discount off private lessonsAlready a member? Go to the Patreon post to get your...
• Awake in a Dream | The Creative Power of Lucid Dreaming 02.10.2025 29m

  Improve your English further with this episode by joining the One British Tea Room zoom lesson every Sunday - expand your English with a native English teacher - visit patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠⁠ and get your membership today. Here's what you get when you sign up; 4x Weekly zoom lessons to expand your native English expressionsLearning material before and afterAccess to the Telegram discussion group10% Discount off private lessonsAlready a member? Go to the Patreon post to get your zoom link ...
• The Answer to Hate Is Not Hate | Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Wife 23.09.2025 29m

  Improve your English further with this episode by joining the One British Tea Room zoom lesson every Sunday - expand your English with a native English teacher - visit patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠⁠ and get your membership today. Here's what you get when you sign up; 4x Weekly zoom lessonsLearning material before and afterAccess to the Telegram discussion group10% Discount off private lessonsAlready a member? Go to the Patreon post to get your zoom link and learning materials. English words/expr...
• Travel | Is Cornwall My Favourite Place on the Planet? 16.09.2025 16m

  Learn more with this episode with full access - join the One British Tea Room zoom lesson every Sunday to improve your English live, with a native English teacher patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠⁠ In the One British Tea Room we use the latest episode and answer everyday questions related to the topic, to help you push your English to the next level. You can speak, write or just relax, and I'll provide lots of feedback during the lesson. Here's what you get when you sign up; - 4x Weekly zoom les...
• British Culture | A Proper English Country Pub 09.09.2025 24m

  Join the live Sunday zoom lesson to learn even more English from this episode with a native English teacher at ⁠⁠patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠⁠ Every Sunday, I host the One British Tea Room where we use the latest episode with everyday questions and answers to help you push your English to the next level. You get; - Weekly zoom lessons - Learning material before and after - Invite to the Telegram discussion group - Discount off private lessons Already a member? Go to the Patreon post...
• Aviation | Flight MH370 - Vanished Into Silence 08.09.2025 19m

  Join the live Sunday zoom lesson to learn even more English from this episode with a native English teacher? Head to : ⁠⁠patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠⁠ Every Sunday, I host the One British Tea Room where we use the latest episode with everyday questions and answers to help you push your English to the next level. You get; - Weekly zoom lessons - Learning material before and after - Invite to the Telegram discussion group - Discount off private lessons Already a member? Go to the Pa...
• Aviation | The View From Above 08.09.2025 22m

  Want to join the live weekly zoom lessons to learn even more British English with a native English teacher? Head to : ⁠patreon.com/OneBritishMan⁠ Every Sunday, I host the One British Tea Room where we use the latest episode with everyday questions and answers to help you push your English to the next level. You get; - Weekly zoom lessons - Learning material before and after - Invite to the Telegram discussion group - Discount off private lessons Already a member? Go to the Pat...
• Level Up Your English | Weekly Episodes & The One British Tea Room 08.09.2025 5m

  The One British Man podcast is going to the next level, and so should you if you are serious about expanding your English vocabulary and expressions. Join the One British Man Instagram page for more updates on the release of premium episodes and how to join the One British Tea Room community in a live zoom session every week. Start following the podcast on Spotify - soon you'll see subscriber-only episodes available - and I can't wait to meet you all! Support the show
• The Man Who Grew | Self Growth and Self-Sufficiency 02.05.2025 27m

  Feeling overwhelmed by being online all the time? Me too, and it's time to make a change. I'm on a journey of self-growth, as I try to improve my behaviours and attitudes related to productivity, motivation and distraction. To do this, I'm stepping outside and transforming my garden into a self sufficient homestead without any prior skills and experience - wish me luck! Part 1 - The Story (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (09:25) Today's words: glued to put up with oi! come to fruition homestead...
• True Crime | The Tragic Murder Of Gabby Petito 25.02.2025 25m

  Gabby Petito's dream road trip adventure was cut short by a tragic crime that caused shockwaves worldwide – we'll explore why this story grabbed the headlines, and how this terrible murder could have been prevented. Part 1 - The Story (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (12:00) Today's words: set off to mar to downplay more than one bargained for something fishy going on to intervene needy tiptoe around someone red-flag something is off ENGLISH LEARNERS You can book one to one English con...
• Life In Finland | Escape The Darkness 18.02.2025 19m

  I've found my home for life in Finland – it's a beautiful country with wonderful people. However, it can take some time to integrate, and the first few years can be really tough – especially with 4 hours of daylight and minus 30 degrees temperatures. Part 1 - The Story (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (9:15) Today's words: doddle decent damp damp squib give/offer one's two cent world of difference lift someone up roll one's eyes ENGLISH LEARNERS You can book one to one English con...
• Healthcare | The Dentist With Smelly Breath 18.11.2024 19m

  Going to the dentist was a daunting experience as a child but it's not much fun as an adult either - it used to hurt my gums, now it hurts my wallet. Let's learn some new English, in the natural way. Part 1 - The Story (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (8:20) Today's words: eerie sorry-looking glued to bland bloody spit wrap your head around gnashers grime daylight robbery ENGLISH LEARNERS You can book one to one English conversation lessons at onebritishman.com or https://preply.com/...
• Social Media | A Love-Hate Relationship 04.10.2024 14m

  Social media can offer so much to so many, but it's not all positive. Is it possible to positively engage in social media activity without falling victim to procrastination, distraction and the darker side of its power? Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (6:45) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: go on about (expression) barking up the wrong tree (idiom) ...
• Travel Stories | Don't Miss The Boat 19.06.2024 16m

  It was one of the most stressful car journeys of my life, and it was all avoidable - if only I'd checked the travel documents. Lesson Learned. Today's English Words: stunning (adj) cheesy (adj) to dump (verb) hysterical (adj) put on a brave face (idiom) suck it in (expression) with one's tail between one's legs (idiom) ENGLISH LEARNERS You can book one to one English conversation lessons at onebritishman.com or https://preply.com/en/tutor/88021/ where we'll customise the lessons so t...
• Real Life Stories - The Day I Nearly Died 22.05.2024 25m

  Some events are hard to forget. Here's a short story of how I battled against a raging ocean, and thankfully lived to tell the tale. An exciting surf trip which almost ended in disaster. Today's English Words: stone's throw (idiom) I'll give you that (expression) hit and miss (idiom) not for the faint-hearted (expression) tuck away (phrasal verb) crammed (adjective) to bob (verb) hard-going (adjective) cling on (phrasal verb) For all your English needs visit onebritishman.com ENGLISH LEAR...
• Deception | White Lies and Porky Pies 14.02.2024 25m

  We all tell a little white lie every now and then - let's discuss why and how to tell these harmless fibs, and whether it's sometimes best to tell the truth. In part two, we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's English Words: jump down one's throat (idiom) own up (phrasal verb) clip round the ear (expression) to be rumbled (verb) to scoff (verb) hench (adjective) all kinds of shenanigans (expression)...
• Life & Death | Adding Colour with Doulas and Death Cafes 07.09.2023 22m

  We need to start talking about death. It's a subject and a phase that is often avoided in conversation, but it's one that is every bit as important as life itself - it gives life its value. In this episode, we'll discuss the the options available during childbirth and the end of life process which could help us approach these events with a more openminded, conscious and colourful mindset...and we'll learn some new English words on the way. In part two we talk about the language used in ...
• Multiculturalism and Inclusion | Why I Became a Football Manager 21.03.2023 22m

  The value and importance of multiculturalism, inclusion and support networks is something that should be considered in every activity. How you choose to integrate these things into your community is a personal preference. I chose football management and a team called FC Kuffen in a beautiful country called Finland. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (11:00) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday ...
• Seasonal Holidays | Son of a Grinch 25.12.2022 22m

  Everyone loves Christmas don't they? Let's look at the most popular seasonal holiday from a different perspective and discuss consumerism, Christmas villains and those people who may not be having such a good time underneath the bright lights, fake smiles and festive cheers. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (14:10) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: gr...