British Weddings Explained

Send us Fan MailThis is the last episode of Season 2 and we are going out with a banger: Britain in the 1990s. We talk about the music, films, television and sports that made this decade so special. We look into how the country earned the term 'cool Britannia' and we share our experiences of the major events like the death of Lady Diana. We are certainly not historians or experts, we simply want to share our memories and experiences with you. If you are interested in British English and the words & phrases of the UK, check out Tom's newly published books here:  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  00:00 Introduction02:05 New Labour & Tony Blair04:03 Union Jack in the 90s05:03 Paparazzi & celeb culture06:36 How politics & music mixed 07:30 Britpop: Oasis vs Blur10:08 Boyband & Girlbands13:10 The Premier League15:22 Euro 9619:59 Lady Diana23:17 Soundtrack to the 90s23:37 Trainspotting25:06 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 25:45 Hugh Grant & Rom Coms26:22 Saturday Night TV Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailThis week we are looking at 15 more really British words that we use every day in the UK. Learn these and you'll be a step closer to feeling at home here. Make sure you watch part 1 where we talk about 15 other British essentials. All these words are from my new boo A Really British Guide to Modern English. I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here:  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  00:00 Introduction02:15 Word 103:09 Word 204:29 Word 306:04 Word 407:00 Word 508:34 Word 609:23 Word 710:44 Word 811:53 Word 913:44 Word 1016:03 Word 1118:27 Word 1220:58 Word 1321:52 Word 1425:08 Word 15Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailThe English Brits use is often very different to the English people learn in course books and English classes. So today, Annie and I have picked out 15 British words to help you survive in the UK. They are informal mostly slang words that Brits use in their everyday English and they all come be found in my new book A Really British Guide to Modern English. I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here:  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  00:00 Intro with Annie 04:37 Word 106:36 Word 208:53 Word 311:12 Word 411:56 Word 513:07 Word 615:05 Word 716:20 Word 817:59 Word 921:21 Word 1023:01 Word 1125:01 Word 1226:58 Word 1331:12 Word 1432:13 Word 15Thanks for listening, Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailAre Brits secretly rude? In today's podcast, Annie and Tom try to answer that question by looking at phrases Brits say and translate them for you. Our hope is that this episode will help you understand the nuance of British English and perhaps help you navigate communication in the UK a little more easily.   I'm excited to say you can now get my brand new books here:  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Modern English - https://amzn.eu/d/085za3Bn​  ▷📚 A Really British Guide to Business English - https://amzn.eu/d/0ae6XG9S  🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here: ▷Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj ▷Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22  00:00 Intro with Annie 03:39 It's Not Ideal05:58 Could Do07:53 Make Yourself At Home10:24 I'll Let You Go12:21 We Should Meet Up Soon15:28 I'm Not Being Funny But...18:15 If You're Happy With It21:10 Good For You22:38 That's Not BadThanks for listening, Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailToday we have our first ever guest on the podcast as we welcome Darrell Fishbeck from  @grande_americano . Darrell is a Texan living in the UK who shares his observations of British life and culture on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. In our conversation, he talks about the similarities and differences between the USA and the UK, his favourite British food and the challenges he's faced adapting to his new life here in England. He's a great guy and definitely someone you should follow:▷ Darrell's Instagram - @grande_americano▷ Darrell's YouTube -  @grande_americano  Have you faced similar challenges with culture shock and adaptation before? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00 Intro with Annie06:05 Peng or Pony with Darrell08:43 Growing up in Texas12:08 Meeting his British Wife18:57 Arriving to the UK22:00 Why it's so Hard! 24:01 English Hospitality28:12 Finding Community31:15 Darrell's UK Travels37:04 Adapting to British Life40:30 British Words & Accents48:27 Advice for People Moving to the UK52:32 Darrell's Influencer LifeWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Get Tom's new book 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailThe 1990s were a special time in Britain and today Annie & I share our childhood memories from the decade. From landlines and Nokia 3210s to Blockbuster video and making mixtapes, we cover the little things that made the 90s such a unique period of time. It's a light-hearted chat about that makes for great listening practice if you are learning English. Sorry for the video/audio quality this week, we had so many tech issues but we decided something was better than nothing. What are your memories of life in the 1990s? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00 Intro05:06 Life in the 1990s06:40 Phones in the 1990s18:07 Music in the 1990s25:09 Photography in the 1990s29:49 Friday Night in the 1990s35:49 TV and Music in the 1990s41:21 Gaming in the 1990s44:15 Closing ThoughtsWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailFrom Four Weddings and a Funeral to Notting Hill and Love Actually, British rom-coms have charmed audiences around the world. In this episode, Annie and Tom trace the genre's history, count down their all-time favourites, and unpack exactly why these quintessentially British stories became such a success story. Which British rom-com is your all-time favourite? Drop your answer in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00: Intro03:29 The History of Rom-Coms04:40 Four Weddings & a Funeral 11:40 Notting Hill20:15 Bridget Jones Diary29:34 Love Actually35:10 Cultural References40:10 The UK's Favourite Rom-Coms41:53 Annie & Tom's Favourite FilmsWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of Tom's new book: 'A Really British Guide to Modern English' ▷ https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of A Really British Podcast, we're breaking down 10 unmistakable signs that Britain has quietly rewired the way you think, talk, and behave...whether you noticed it happening or not.From your sudden love of a proper cup of tea, to your new-found respect for a well-formed queue, these are the quirks that separate a tourist from someone who's genuinely gone native. Some of these will make you laugh, some might surprise you and hopefully you'll finish the video with smile on your face. This is just a bit of fun and not meant to be serious in any way.  Count how many of the 10 signs describe you, and drop your score in the comments👇🎙️ Listen to the full episode of A Really British Podcast here:▷ Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22Watch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7m00:00: Intro03:29 The art of queuing08:47 An obsession with weather11:26 The language of Britishness13:47 Unwritten rules of British etiquette18:47 Understanding British pubs25:20 Saying sorry all the time28:40 A love of tea33:57 Self-deprecating humour37:19 A love of dogs41:00 Saying goodbyeWant to go deeper into British English, slang, and culture? Grab a copy of my book, A Really British Guide to Modern English — the full A-Z guide to sounding (and thinking) like a local: https://amzn.eu/d/085za3BnThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailThis is part two of British Weddings Explained. In this episode Annie and I talk about wedding dress shopping, the actual ceremony and the songs Brits love to dance to at the wedding reception. We'll also talk about royal weddings and the new trends celebrities are introducing to British wedding culture.   If you are learning English don't forget to watch my video about the vocabulary of British Weddings here▷https://youtu.be/nllGMx2KgQ0You can also listen to A Really British Podcast here:▷ Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ydraecuj▷ Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2kx73j22You can also watch the video podcast on YouTube ▷ https://youtu.be/tvCue7BQ0IEWatch the first season of A Really British Podcast here - https://tinyurl.com/33vwff7mThanks for listening,Annie and Tom

Send us Fan MailSeason two of our podcast begins with a look at British weddings. Annie and I talk about the traditions and customs of a really British wedding from the proposal through to saying 'I do'. There is so much to discuss so we'll have a part two coming out very soon. We'd love to know how a wedding in your country differs from one in the UK. Please share your observations in the comments.