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The Slang Podcast - Learn British English Now

An exploration of British slang for English learners, native speakers and anyone in between. Giving you a chance to hear, understand the origins and meanings of new slang and to use it immediately!Become a supporter of this podcast: [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support] (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) .

An exploration of British slang for English learners, native speakers and anyone in between. Giving you a chance to hear, understand the origins and meanings of new slang and to use it immediately!Become a supporter of this podcast: [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support] (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) .

 

#39

Christmas Slang Special - Christmas food (Figgy Pudding, Mince Pies, Pigs in Blankets)

Today we will be exploring our third, Christmas topic, my favourite, Christmas food. So le... more

05 Dec 2023

04 MINS

04:32

05 Dec 2023


#38

Christmas Slang Special - Christmas traditions (Queen's Speech, Crackers, Pantomime)

We all have our own special way of celebrating Christmas, whether its spending all day soc... more

05 Dec 2023

05 MINS

05:05

05 Dec 2023


#37

Christmas Slang Special - Days and Celebrations (Boxing Day, Hogmanay, Twelfth Night)

Hello and welcome back to a very special episode of Slang with me Louisa May Adams. This s... more

05 Dec 2023

05 MINS

05:17

05 Dec 2023


#36

Christmas Slang Special - What is the meaning of Yule, Xmas and Chrimbo?

For the next two weeks every episode is dedicated to British Christmas slang.Today we will... more

05 Dec 2023

03 MINS

03:34

05 Dec 2023


#35

Break a Leg - What does "Break a Leg" mean in British Slang?

One of my friends is a musician and he is performing at his first concert tomorrow! This m... more

07 Dec 2022

03 MINS

03:17

07 Dec 2022


#34

Ish - What does "Ish" mean in British Slang?

After a long day at work my partner always asks how I am feeling. I usually reply with one... more

09 May 2022

03 MINS

03:17

09 May 2022


#33

Mug - What does "Mug" mean in British Slang?

Our slang word of the week is mug spelt M-U-G. This is a tricky word due to its vast range... more

02 May 2022

04 MINS

04:10

02 May 2022


#32

FOMO & JOMO - What does "FOMO" and "JOMO" mean in British Slang?

Have you ever suffered from FOMO or JOMO? If you've no idea what I'm talking about, then i... more

14 Nov 2020

02 MINS

02:48

14 Nov 2020


#31

Salty - What does "Salty" mean in British slang?

So you have planned three holidays, booked time off work and are totally ready to lay on a... more

08 Jun 2020

03 MINS

03:24

08 Jun 2020


#30

Sick - What does "Sick" mean in British slang?

My friend Kelly used to work at an Italian Pizzeria in Canterbury. She worked with many It... more

01 Jun 2020

02 MINS

02:33

01 Jun 2020


#29

A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic - What does "A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic" mean in British ...

Today we will be exploring idiomatic phrases that I would say are rare gems of slang. Befo... more

25 May 2020

03 MINS

03:14

25 May 2020


#28

Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt - What does "Bob's Your Uncle" and "Fanny’s your aunt" mean ...

Things don’t seem easy these days, whether you're setting up an online bank account, learn... more

29 Apr 2020

03 MINS

03:47

29 Apr 2020


#27

Beat - What does "Beat" mean in British slang?

As I have been trapped inside for a while now, I have been "face timing" many of my close ... more

09 Apr 2020

03 MINS

03:12

09 Apr 2020


#26

Shook - What does "Shook" mean in British slang?

Before we get started I wanted to say a few words about the current global situation.In de... more

01 Apr 2020

03 MINS

03:10

01 Apr 2020


#25

Chum - What does "Chum" mean in British slang?

This weekend I have been lazy, I have gone shopping, tidied my flat and spent some time wi... more

13 Mar 2020

03 MINS

03:26

13 Mar 2020


#24

Bloke - What does "Bloke" mean in British slang?

While telling my Italian friends about my good friend Ollie from Glasgow I said "he is a g... more

10 Mar 2020

03 MINS

03:27

10 Mar 2020


#23

Money Slang Special - What's the meaning of Pony and Monkey in British Slang?

You are listening to our fourth and final episode specialising on slang and money!Ok on to... more

04 Mar 2020

02 MINS

02:53

04 Mar 2020


#22

Money Slang Special - What's the meaning of Fiver, Tenner and Bluey in British Slang?

You are listening to our third episode specialising on slang and money!Today we are starti... more

02 Mar 2020

02 MINS

02:50

02 Mar 2020


#21

Money Slang Special - What's the meaning of Pound, Quid, Nicker and Squid in British Slang?

In our most recent episodes we are discussing slang words for money! Something key when tr... more

12 Feb 2020

03 MINS

03:20

12 Feb 2020