Mind Your English is a podcast for learners who want to improve their English the natural way — by listening, thinking, and enjoying real conversations.
Hosted by Chris, a British English teacher and founder of Instant English UK, the podcast explores interesting topics and everyday themes while gently teaching British English as it’s really used. You’ll pick up useful vocabulary, modern slang, natural expressions, and grammar in context — without it ever feeling like a lesson.
Each episode is designed to help you learn through consumption, so you can relax, listen, and absorb the language naturally. Chris also invites guests onto the show to share their experiences, giving you the chance to hear different accents, speaking styles, and real-life English.
If you’re an intermediate or advanced learner who wants to sound more natural, understand native speakers better, and build confidence with British English, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Listen, Learn, And Mind Your English.
Mind Your English – Episode 7: Making Friends as an Adult
In this episode, Chris dives into a topic many of us quietly struggle with — making friends as an adult. Why does it feel so much harder than it used to? And what can we actually do about it?
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You’ll hear a personal (and slightly awkward!) story from Tokyo, reflections on loneliness, and honest thoughts about stepping خارج your comfort zone to build meaningful connections.
Along the way, you’ll also improve your English with useful, real-life phrases such as:
mingling
drift apart
put yourself out there
…and more expressions you can start using right away.
Whether you’re learning English or just looking for relatable stories and practical language, this episode is for you.
👉 Tune in, learn something new, and maybe even feel a little less alone.
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11 Mar 2026
Episode 6 - Are We Heading Towards Another War?
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Trump, Iran, and the risk of a wider war. What could the knock-on effects be for the rest of the world?
👉 Tag someone who enjoys discussing global issues in English.
Recently, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after military strikes linked to Donald Trump’s administration. Situations like this don’t just affect one region — the consequences can ripple across the entire world.
In this episode of Mind Your English, I talk about the bombing of Iran, the possibility of a wider conflict, and why moments like this can quickly spiral out of control.
Along the way, we’ll look at natural English expressions like knock-on effects, on the brink of war, fan the flames, and a slippery slope — phrases you’ll often hear when people talk about global politics.
This episode is about understanding the language people use to discuss serious world events.
What do you think — could this situation escalate further, or will tensions eventually cool down?
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4 Mar 2026
Episode 5 - Meeting Leo
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Episode 5: Three Amazing Things with Leo (Curitiba → Ibirapuera Park São Paulo)
In this episode of Mind Your English Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Leo, who’s originally from Curitiba. We recorded this conversation outside in the beautiful Ibirapuera Park 🌳 — so you’ll hear a relaxed, natural atmosphere as we chat in the middle of the park.
We start with some easy-going conversation about life in Brazil, the vibe of the park, and what it’s like recording a podcast outdoors 🎙️
Then we jump into the heart of the episode: Three Amazing Things 💥
Leo shares:
Something that genuinely improves his day
Something personal that really matters to him
And a hot take he has a strong opinion about
Along the way, we talk about life, perspective, and the small things that can make everyday moments better.
To finish the episode, Leo shares one of his favourite English words — “ain’t” — and we talk about how it’s used in real, natural conversation. It’s a great little insight into informal English that you’ll often hear in movies, music, and everyday speech.
Relaxed conversation, honest opinions, and useful English — enjoy the episode! 🎧
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26 Feb 2026
Episode 4 - Busy
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The podcast episode explores the concept of feeling busy and the struggle to balance multiple priorities in life. It delves into the challenges of managing personal and professional goals, dealing with fragmented attention, and finding compassion in the pursuit of balance.
Takeaways
Balancing multiple priorities
Feeling busy vs feeling aligned
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Podcasting from the Car
05:18 Spinning Plates: Juggling Multiple Responsibilities
18 Feb 2026
Episode 3 - Awkward Moments
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Episode 3: Awkward Moments 😳
We’ve all had them… those painfully awkward moments you wish you could rewind and do differently.
In this episode of Mind Your English, Chris shares some of his own embarrassing stories — from things he accidentally blurted out at the worst possible time to social situations that didn’t quite go to plan. Expect relatable moments, a bit of self-deprecating humour, and plenty of natural British English along the way.
As always, you’ll pick up useful phrasal verbs and expressions in context — including gems like blurt out, along with other everyday phrases that native speakers actually use when talking about awkward or uncomfortable situations.
This episode is perfect for intermediate learners who want to:
Improve their listening with clear, natural British English
Learn phrasal verbs in real-life context
Get used to informal storytelling and everyday expressions
Feel more confident understanding spontaneous speech
So whether you’re out for a walk, on your commute, or just putting the kettle on, press play and prepare to cringe (just a little).
Don’t forget — you can download the full transcript using the link in the episode description to review new vocabulary and expressions.
Enjoy the episode! 🎧
11 Feb 2026
Meeting Tom - Episode 2
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Episode 2: Three Amazing Things with Tom (Madrid, Content & Community)
In Episode 2 of Mind Your English Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Tom, a content creator and entrepreneur living in Madrid 🇪🇸
We start with some relaxed chit-chat about life in Madrid, creating content online, and what it’s really like to build something from scratch as an entrepreneur abroad. Tom also tells us about his community Guiris De Mierda, where he brings people together through events to help newcomers meet, connect, and feel at home in the city.
Then we get into the heart of the episode: Three Amazing Things 💥
Something that genuinely improves Tom’s day
Something personal that really matters to him
And a hot take he has a strong opinion about
Along the way, we talk creativity, community, modern life, and how small things can make a big difference.
To finish, Tom shares a word or expression he loves using, giving you a little extra dose of natural, real English to take away with you.
Relaxed conversation, strong opinions, and useful English — enjoy the episode!
2 Feb 2026
Episode 1 - Changes
Mind Your English is a British English podcast hosted by Chris from Oxford, an experienced English teacher with over 11 years of helping learners feel confident with real, natural English.
In solo episodes, Chris chats naturally about everyday life, culture, and experiences, helping you pick up British slang, phrasal verbs, natural expressions, and useful vocabulary in context—just like native speakers actually use them. You’ll also hear relaxed interviews with friends and family, so you can get used to different voices, accents, and speaking styles in a natural setting.
The podcast is designed for intermediate learners. Episodes are spoken clearly and at a moderate pace, making them perfect to listen to while walking, commuting, tidying up, or hitting the gym. Think of it as your real-life English class on the go—no textbooks, no pressure.
📄 Episode Transcripts
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You can download the full transcript for each episode here ⬇️
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