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In this one you get an insight into what it's like to spend a weekend in the UK like a local. Charlie gives you a typical weekend in his life when living in the UK for you to compare to yours and you can see how similar or different it is to wherever you are in the world. Useful Links below...
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From the Archives: Pt. 2 of A Typically British Weekend

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In this episode, I share the real reason I decided to pack up my life (yes, even my piano), load up the car with my sausage dog, and drive out of the UK in search of something different.

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Bonus Episode 87 - Charlie Chatter on Why I Left London

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Feel confident speaking for two full minutes in IELTS Part 2. In this episode, we break down the question “Describe a place in a city where you enjoy spending time” with Band 5, 7 and 9 model answers. You’ll hear what really separates a good response from a great one — and how to make your answer sound natural, detailed and fluent.

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IELTS Ep 6 - Describe a Place in your City

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In this episode, Charlie introduces a cult comedy song to help you finally understand the kind of humour Brits instinctively get. By playing short clips and pausing to unpack them, he explores deadpan delivery, understatement, awkward social behaviour, and self-deprecation, while exposing you to natural B2+ expressions along the way.

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Bitesize Ep 108 - Understanding British Humour Through a Cult Sitcom

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In this bonus episode, Matt Calver returns with his five brilliant things—from the joy of international flights to the quiet satisfaction of sharp kitchen knives, clutter-free living, perfect bedding, and, of course, cheese. What starts as a simple list turns into a funny, thoughtful look at comfort, gratitude, and the small details that make everyday life better. Expect British humour, relatable habits, and plenty of “that is so true” moments.

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Bonus Ep 86 - 5 Things This Brit Really Loves | Ft. Matt Calver

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Learn British English & about British culture in this bitesized episode where Charlie, your host, gives you an insight into what it's like to spend a weekend in the UK like a local. Charlie gives you a typical weekend in his life when living in the UK for you to compare to yours and you can see how similar or different it is to wherever you are in the world. Useful Links below...
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From the Archives: Bitesize Ep 3 - A Typically British Weekend Part 1

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Big Ideas Made Simple: Socialism vs Capitalism Explained in Simple English

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In this episode, I sit down with my mate Al to talk about one of the strangest things he’s ever done: pretending to be a member of ABBA on stage in front of thousands of people in Tahiti. Al had never sung on stage before, but he somehow ended up wearing a wig, putting on a Swedish accent, and performing in an ABBA tribute show in front of crowds of up to 3,000 people. We talk honestly about stage nerves, confidence, embarrassment, and what it’s like to perform far outside your comfort zone.

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S5/E5 - My Mate Pretended to Be ABBA in Front of 3,000 People in Tahiti

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If You’re B2 in 2026, This Is How I’d Level Up My English

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From smoky “spit and sawdust” locals to bright gastropubs with babies in tow, Charlie and longtime friend Jim unpack what a British pub really is: a social rulebook, a safe haven, and a memory machine. Along the way: Guinness standards, pub-quiz tactics, city “street drinking,” and a stag-do story involving a wood burner that really shouldn’t have been lit. If you’ve ever wondered why the pub feels like home—even to the quiet ones—this one’s for you.

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Bonus Ep 85 - The Cultural Importance of British Pubs | Ft. Jim

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Extra Ep: Why Your English Suddenly Feels WORSE (The Truth No One Tells You)

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I swore I’d never go back to an office… but here we are. In this episode, I unpack the highs and lows of working from home vs office life — from beach-side smugness to shared microwaves and soggy commutes.
You’ll also pick up plenty of natural British English along the way, without even realising you’re learning.
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Bitesize Ep 107 - Charlie Chatter: I swore I’d never go back...

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In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox with more ambition than most Londoners on a Monday morning. While his family is perfectly content foraging in Richmond Park, Reginald has his sights set on fine dining—specifically, getting a table at The Ivy, one of London’s most iconic restaurants.
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From the Archives: Pt. 2 of A Typically British Weekend

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Bonus Episode 87 - Charlie Chatter on Why I Left London

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IELTS Ep 6 - Describe a Place in your City

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Bitesize Ep 108 - Understanding British Humour Through a Cult Sitcom

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Bonus Ep 86 - 5 Things This Brit Really Loves | Ft. Matt Calver

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From the Archives: Bitesize Ep 3 - A Typically British Weekend Part 1

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Big Ideas Made Simple: Socialism vs Capitalism Explained in Simple English

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S5/E5 - My Mate Pretended to Be ABBA in Front of 3,000 People in Tahiti

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If You’re B2 in 2026, This Is How I’d Level Up My English

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Bonus Ep 85 - The Cultural Importance of British Pubs | Ft. Jim

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Extra Ep: Why Your English Suddenly Feels WORSE (The Truth No One Tells You)

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Bitesize Ep 107 - Charlie Chatter: I swore I’d never go back...

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Learn Real English Through Stories: The Urban Fox Dines at The Ivy