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Part 1 of IELTS Speaking looks easy — until a simple question suddenly leaves you with either three words or a rambling life story. In this episode, Charlie breaks down the hidden balancing act behind those first few minutes, showing how small everyday answers can quietly shape the examiner’s first impression.
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A British stag do is meant to follow a certain script… chaos, costumes, and a groom pushed to his limits. But Tim’s weekend didn’t quite get the memo. In this bonus episode, Charlie and Tim look back on a celebration that raised one surprising question: can a stag do be… wholesome?
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Feeling stuck on the edge of conversations, waiting for the perfect moment to jump in? In this episode, Charlie introduces the “branching out” technique: a simple way to spot natural pauses, steer the chat, and become more active without forcing it. Through one pub conversation replayed five different ways, you’ll learn how small conversational moves can make you feel less passive and more in control.
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Who pays for the next drink? In this episode, Chaz, Charlie and Charles reveal the unwritten rules of the British round system, complete with pub banter, suspicious toilet breaks and accusations of being tight. Learn natural phrases like “my shout,” “get them in” and “it all evens out” before your next trip to the pub.
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After a long break, Harry and Charlie finally catch up—and the conversation goes everywhere. From missed career paths and Camino adventures to moving in with a partner, family holidays, travel frustrations, and a surprisingly dramatic saga involving gas meters, parking fines, and a near-empty fuel tank, this episode is packed with the kind of meandering, laugh-out-loud chat that feels like sitting in on a conversation between old friends.
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Leaving a conversation in British English is rarely as simple as saying “goodbye.” In this episode, Charlie breaks down the wonderfully awkward social dance Brits use to escape chats politely, from “Right…” to “I’d better crack on.” You’ll learn a simple three-step formula for sounding natural, not robotic, plus the one situation where you can break the rules entirely.
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In this rerun, Harry is back on the podcast to talk about British home life. This includes what our family dynamics are like, personal relationships, interests and a few more areas that you might like to hear about from a British perspective.
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In this IELTS Speaking Part 3 episode, Charlie breaks down how to talk about technology and social media naturally, without sounding robotic or over-rehearsed. You’ll hear Band 5, Band 7, and Band 9 answers to the same question, then learn exactly what separates a basic response from one that feels thoughtful, fluent, and genuinely human. Perfect for anyone who wants to stop describing and start discussing in English.
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Three Brits, three accents, one packed pub—and a crash course in how to actually order a drink. As Chaz, Charlie, and Charles navigate the chaos at the bar, you’ll pick up the unspoken rules, quick-fire phrases, and subtle social cues that locals take for granted. It’s less about the beer, more about reading the room.
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Is a pilot’s life as glamorous as it once was? Either way, it's fascinating... at least for Charlie. Mark shares how he went from one career to the next and was flying in a matter of months. He also discusses what REALLY happens mid-air, and why humans still beat autopilot. Plus, one very awkward Mickey Mouse moment at 36,000 feet.
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Three mates, three accents, and one simple question: who’s up for a pint? In this opening episode, a rough day sparks a classic British ritual—making pub plans—with plenty of personality, subtle social cues, and phrases that don’t mean what they seem. Listen closely as banter, class, and culture collide before they’ve even left work.
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This episode follows one thread—from Britain’s fading empire to today’s oil chokepoints—to uncover the hidden logic behind global tension. It’s not about taking sides, but seeing the patterns that shape power, money, and conflict. Slightly unsettling, occasionally eye-opening… and hard to unsee once you do.
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If you want to know what Japanese culture looks like through the eyes of a British person who has been living abroad in Japan since 2012 then look no further! You'll get to learn more about British people, Japanese culture and how British people perceive the Japanese with a conversation between your host, Charlie and Chris Broad from Abroad in Japan YouTube Channel.
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Charlie puts Connor from Listening Time in the hot seat, asking him to reveal five “brilliant things” he loves—and reacting every step of the way. From hearty breakfasts to clever life hacks, each pick sparks humour, culture clashes, and unexpected insight. It’s a playful, cross-Atlantic chat that slowly uncovers what really matters beneath the surface.
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In this episode, a simple hotel stay turns into a quietly chaotic, very British experience. In this short story, you’ll pick up natural vocabulary, sharpen your listening, and get a feel for the kind of humour that defines British culture. It’s also a little taste of one of the most iconic sitcoms ever made… see if you recognise it.
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Luke joins Charlie for a funny Room 101-style chat about small things that annoy him, like mosquitoes, plastic film, and horoscopes. It’s light, silly, and very easy to enjoy. You may even hear your own pet hates in it.
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What happens when an online friendship turns into a real-life visit? In this episode, I finally meet Bree (from the podcast Into the Story) in person after knowing her through podcasting, and Stacey and I go to stay with her and her family in Barcelona. What follows is a funny, slightly chaotic weekend of local markets, Mediterranean swims, and the strange magic of discovering that someone you only knew through a screen is exactly the same in real life.
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In this one you get an insight into what it's like to spend a weekend in the UK like a local. Charlie gives you a typical weekend in his life when living in the UK for you to compare to yours and you can see how similar or different it is to wherever you are in the world. Useful Links below...
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