#176: The 6 Best British TV Series To Learn English

We have huge, exciting news in this podcast for you!

In addition to that, in this episode you will learn some of the best TV series to learn British English!

Topics:

Words You’ll Learn:

  • To be put on the hot seat: all eyes are on you
  • Shift gears: to change subjects
  • Stringy: big, sticky lines (like the the cheese on pizza in cartoons)
  • Something isn’t your cup of tea: expression used to describe something that you dislike
  • Slapstick comedy: style of humor that involves exaggerated physical activity
  • Crass: lacking in sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
  • Witty: someone that’s very quick when making a joke; well thought out, intelligent
  • Posh: elegant or stylish

Also some differences between American and British:

  • Humor (obvious vs. sarcasm).
  • Words/pronunciation:
    • Aubergine vs. eggplant
    • Jelly vs. Jello
    • Tomatoes vs. tomatoes
  • Received pronunciation, “the Queen’s English”.

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  • Sarvesh Kumar says:

    Lovely

  • Giuseppe says:

    Listening to podcasts is a unique, effective and enriching experience. I feel you guys made a great move picking them up and coming back to release new amazing episodes after two years! I really missed you! Happy to meet you, Andrea, your clear wonderful British accent that immediately caught my ear, will help us make our English even better. Well done!

    • Justin says:

      Aww yeah, Giuseppe, thanks for the nice words and support! Great to have you listening with us my friend. Keep up the great work!

  • cpe student says:

    Thanks very informative I will check few of them

    • Justin says:

      Aww yeah, thanks for listening!

  • Marco says:

    Fabulous episode as always guys and I’m so happy to see that you’re expanding also to British English.

    • Justin says:

      Aww yeah, Marco. Thanks for listening and keep kicking ass with your English!

  • DanJP says:

    Welcome to the Reallife community Andrea!
    Love listening you guys talking with each other

  • Arya says:

    It’s great to have some female voice in this wonderful podcast!
    I watched the US version of The Office but couldn’t get it, maybe I should try the UK version.

  • Ujvala says:

    It’s great to hear you. can i have such a talk with you,if you allow me to talk with I will be the lucky one, I am not sure that my english will satisfy you are not, but i like to talk to you🙂

    • Justin says:

      Thanks for your support and comment Ujvala!

  • Aaliya bhati says:

    You guys are just amazing i have learned a lot from your channel thank you ❤️❤️❤️

    • Justin says:

      Wow thanks for your nice words Aaliya, much appreciate, and keep up the great work!

  • Aman Verma says:

    I’ll really lie to listen your voice.