A Brit Difficult is a podcast for intermediate learners of English that focuses on British English. Too often, people think of British English speakers all being White and speaking like the Queen, but there is a rainbow of voices and accents in the UK. We'll explore vocabulary and grammar, talk about British culture, and hear interviews with native speakers and English learners from around the UK.
Contact us with ideas, questions and feedback on Instagram at @abritdifficultpodcast.
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A Brit Difficult - Episode 32 - uses of 'may' and other ways to use formal English
Hi all, it's been a while since the last episode - sorry! Please enjoy this guide to using 'may' and a few other forma phrases in English.
Words and phrases that might be new for you:
rule of thumb: a rule or piece of advice that is right most of the time
day-to-day: everyday
to do with: something related to something else
picky: being very particular about something
period drama: a film or tv show set in a particular period of history e.g. Downton Abbey
the long and short of it: a summary
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4 Oct 2022
A Brit Difficult - Episode 31 - introducing regions of the UK #6 South West England
Let's learn about another region in the UK! Today, we'll briefly look at the South West of England!
Words and phrases that might be new for you:
pull up something: can mean to literally pull something upwards, but here means to open
pointy: has a sharp point shape
census: a big survey held regularly to find out basic information about a population
Cornish: an ethnic group and language in Cornwall
pick something out: can mean to choose but here I'm using it to mean to recognise
digression: talking about something that is part of.a completely different topic before returning to the main topic
stunning: beautiful
dome: a circular roof structure
book worm: somebody who really likes reading
savoury: an adjective to describe food that is not sweet
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25 Sept 2022
A Brit Difficult - Episode 30 - the future perfect and future perfect continuous
Welcome to episode 30 and thank you if you have been regularly following along!
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Today, we'll talk about one of the most difficult parts of English grammar - the future perfect.
Words and phrases that might be new for you:
ill / sick / not feeling well - to be unwell
construction - building; creating something
regardless of - even if x is true
shift: move
hint: information that makes a problem or question easier to understand
assumption: a guess based on information you have
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