Cover image of The Slang Podcast - Learn British English Now

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!

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

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

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 friends who are far away, as I... Read more

9 Apr 2020

3mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

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

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 desperate times we feel panicked... Read more

1 Apr 2020

3mins

Similar Podcasts

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

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

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

Ok so today we will be focusing on a slang word that has got so much negative and positive attention recently. This word... Read more

11 Dec 2019

3mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

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

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

While living in Italy I have noticed the vast range of adjectives that can be used to describe positive or cool things. ... Read more

13 Nov 2019

2mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

Stag Party - What does "Stag Party" mean in British slang?

Stag Party - What does "Stag Party" mean in British slang?

Last episode we looked at the slang term "hen party" an event for a woman before she gets married.But is there one for m... Read more

8 Jan 2020

3mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

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

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

Have you ever been to a boring party? Stuck with the same music and dry conversation on repeat? Then it’s time to tell y... Read more

18 Nov 2019

2mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

Internet Slang Special - English abbreviations (CBA, TBH, BTW, TMI)

Internet Slang Special - English abbreviations (CBA, TBH, BTW, TMI)

Today we will be exploring essential internet abbreviations.The more time you spend learning English, the more time you’... Read more

13 Jan 2020

3mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

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

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 good bloke". Bloke? what nation... Read more

10 Mar 2020

3mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Internet Slang Special - People on the internet (TROLL, LURKER, BAE)

Internet Slang Special - People on the internet (TROLL, LURKER, BAE)

Today we will be exploring more social media slang, in particular how do we identify the sea of people on social media, ... Read more

29 Jan 2020

3mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

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

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

While telling my Italian friend about my travels around Italy we got onto the topic of Rome, a beautiful and lively city... Read more

2 Dec 2019

2mins

Ranked #11

Podcast cover

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

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 socialising with friends or simpl... Read more

25 Dec 2019

5mins

Ranked #12

Podcast cover

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

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

While arriving in my class yesterday I apologized to my students for being late. I told my students this was because the... Read more

6 Nov 2019

3mins

Ranked #13

Podcast cover

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

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

In November I often feel gutted, its cold, the sun has disappeared and as Christmas crawls closer I check my bank accoun... Read more

27 Nov 2019

3mins

Ranked #14

Podcast cover

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

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 show will give you the chance t... Read more

18 Dec 2019

5mins

Ranked #15

Podcast cover

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

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

While having dinner with an Italian friend, she asked me if I would like to go for a glass of wine, I told her I was ver... Read more

11 Nov 2019

2mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”