2017-11-24 Subjects to avoid in British small talk – Politics
Subjects to avoid in British small talk: Politics They’re the conversations we have by the lifts, at bus stops and over garden fences. We call it small talk – but…
2017-11-17 Subjects to avoid in British small talk – Salary
They’re the conversations we have by the lifts, at bus stops and over garden fences. We call it small talk – but that doesn’t mean it’s of little importance. In…
2017-11-10 Subjects to avoid in British small talk – Sex
Subjects to avoid in British small talk: Sex They’re the conversations we have by the lifts, at bus stops and over garden fences. We call it small talk – but…
2018-04-28 Disguised requests – What they really mean
Have you got a long journey home? Olivia’s had a house party. It’s late at night and now she just wants everyone to leave so she can go to bed.…
2018-04-20 English sarcasm – What They Really Mean
The British summer’s fantastic, isn’t it? Mark thinks Chloe is trying to trick him. In fact, she’s just being sarcastic. This is where people say the opposite to what they…
2018-04-13 Euphemistic Feedback – What They Really Mean
That’s an interesting idea… Emily didn’t like Mark’s ideas. She tried to tell him, but he didn’t realise. Watch the video to find out why. It shows you how to…
2018-04-07 Suggestions as instructions – What They Really Mean
You could take some out… Mark can’t understand why Emily is annoyed. She had been giving him instructions – but he just didn’t realise. Watch the video and learn how…
2018-03-30 Questions as Warnings – What They Really Mean
Are you really wearing that hat? Mark can’t understand why Chloe is asking about his hat. She’s trying to warn him about something – but he just doesn’t understand. Watch…
2018-02-14 Episode 6, Valentine’s date – Bad Dates
In this episode, Daniel is on a date that actually seems to be going quite well… Is it possible he’s met the woman of his dreams? Learn the phrases he…
2018-02-02 Episode 5, Drunk date – Bad Dates
In this episode, Daniel is on a date with someone who likes to have a drink or two… or seven. What phrases does he use to move the conversation along?…
2018-01-26 Episode 4, Flirty date – Bad Dates
In this episode, Daniel is on a date with someone who shows a little too much interest in the waiter. What phrases does he use to move the conversation along?…
2018-01-19 Episode 3, Dirty date – Bad Dates
In this episode, Daniel is on a date with someone who has very little interest in personal hygiene. What phrases does he use to move the conversation along? Watch the…
2018-01-12 Episode 2, Cheap date – Bad Dates
In this episode, Daniel is on a date with someone who really doesn’t like spending money. What phrases does he use to move the conversation along? Watch the video to…
2018-01-05 Episode 1, Mobile phone addict – Bad Dates
In this episode, Daniel is on a date with a mobile phone addict. What phrases does he use to move the conversation along? Watch the video to discover some key…
2021-07-23 When did you last cry? – British Chat
Real people – Real conversation Sometimes we get emotional and only a good cry can make us feel better. Our English speakers talk about the last time they shed tears.…
2021-07-16 What would you do with a million pounds? – British Chat
Real people – Real conversation Who doesn’t dream of having a lot of money? Ah, the lottery… an inheritance… a nice sum out of the blue… What would you do…
2021-07-09 What is the best advice you’ve ever received? – British Chat
Real people – Real conversation Have you ever received any advice that changed your life? Our English speakers describe the best advice they have ever had. Watch today’s British Chat…
2021-07-02 What makes you angry? – British Chat
Real people – Real conversation British people are famous for being polite, but like everybody else, they can get angry. How do you express anger in English? Our speakers describe…
2021-06-25 What would you never tell your parents about? – British Chat
Real people – Real conversation It’s good to share – but, is it good to share everything?! What would you never tell your parents about? Watch today’s British Chat to…
2021-06-18 What would you do as prime minister for the day? – British Chat
Real people – Real conversation Have you ever dreamt of being in charge of your country? Listen to our English speakers tell us what they would do if they were…