EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 14 MIN
Expression Ep 01 - 5 Phrases You’ll Never Learn in School
from The British English Podcast · host Charlie Baxter
Click here to grab the FREE PDF with 10 Everyday Expressions, quizzes, and example sentences if you want to learn this episode's vocab 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’ll almost never see in a textbook. You’ll learn: ✅ How to talk about personal annoyances with a pet peeve ✅ Why Brits say I just needed to vent after a long day ✅ A vivid alternative to I realised with it dawned on me ✅ How to add emphasis or humour with thrown in for good measure ✅ And the playful phrase to steal someone’s thunder when someone takes your big moment Each phrase is another step towards sounding more authentic, confident, and natural in English — no more robotic, textbook-like speech. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's Academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each week you'll: Join 2–3 Zoom calls Enjoy podcast episodes with premium learning resources Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get the recording of the LIVE show in London with a bunch of premium learning resources FREE (worth £250). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Click here to grab the FREE PDF with 10 Everyday Expressions, quizzes, and example sentences if you want to learn this episode's vocab 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’ll almost never see in a textbook. You’ll learn: ✅ How to talk about personal annoyances with a pet peeve ✅ Why Brits say I just needed to vent after a long day ✅ A vivid alternative to I realised with it dawned on me ✅ How to add emphasis or humour with thrown in for good measure ✅ And the playful phrase to steal someone’s thunder when someone takes your big moment Each phrase is another step towards sounding more authentic, confident, and natural in English — no more robotic, textbook-like speech. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality? Join Charlie's Academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and filtered conversations. Each week you'll: Join 2–3 Zoom calls Enjoy podcast episodes with premium learning resources Master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation Participate in live Q&A Zoom sessions Receive personalised feedback Practise speaking naturally and fluently 🎁 Plus, for a limited time, get the recording of the LIVE show in London with a bunch of premium learning resources FREE (worth £250). Ready to unlock true fluency? Try it risk-free for 30 days and start speaking English like you’ve always wanted. Click below to join today! thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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