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  • How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article 👂 - How to Say “Player” Without Sounding Like an American Footballer

    How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article 👂 - How to Say “Player” Without Sounding Like an American Footballer
    2025/06/30
    🎧 WitchTok Listening Comprehension Questions
    1. What reasons does Ayla Skinner give for why witchcraft feels empowering to her?

      (Hint: She mentions control, individuality, and how she lives her life.)

    2. According to the article, how has TikTok changed access to witchcraft and the way it's practised?

      (Learners should listen out for comparisons with how things were “years ago.”)

    3. What does Frankie Castanea say about the term ‘witch’ and how it's used across different cultures?

      (This checks understanding of inclusivity and how the term varies across traditions.)

    4. How is witchcraft perceived differently in Europe compared to Africa, according to Dr Isak Niehaus?

      (Pay attention to the contrast between healing and harmful uses, and secrecy vs. openness.)

    5. What does Ayla say about Hollywood and Disney’s portrayal of witches, and how does she contrast it with her own view?

      (This focuses on identifying opinions vs. stereotypes, and recognising intonation and nuance.)

    There’s no need to treat it like an exam, just keep an ear out to see if you can hear any information that could fit any of the questions.

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  • 🎧 Roleplay Time! 3 Common Work Calls in Perfect British English - How to Say “I Don’t Know” Like a True Brit 🇬🇧 - 10 British Questions That Aren’t Looking for Answers - ☕ How to Speak Up in a Meeting (Without Sounding Pushy)

    🎧 Roleplay Time! 3 Common Work Calls in Perfect British English - How to Say “I Don’t Know” Like a True Brit 🇬🇧 - 10 British Questions That Aren’t Looking for Answers - ☕ How to Speak Up in a Meeting (Without Sounding Pushy)
    2025/06/27
    📞 Scenario 1: Confirming an Order Receptionist: "Good morning, Thames Supplies, this is Maria speaking." Caller: "Hi Maria, it’s Imogen from Hamilton Creative. I’m just calling to confirm our stationery order for next week." Receptionist: "Of course – let me just check that for you… Yes, we’ve got you down for delivery on Tuesday the 18th, before midday." Caller: "Brilliant. And can I just double-check it’s going to our Bishopsgate office?" Receptionist: "Yes, that’s what I’ve got here. Is there anything else I can help with?" Caller: "No, that’s all. Thanks very much – appreciate your help!" Receptionist: "My pleasure. Have a great day!" 💬 Useful phrases: "I’m just calling to confirm...""Can I double-check…""Is there anything else I can help with?" 📞 Scenario 2: Chasing a Late Payment Caller: "Good afternoon, this is Zoe from AllPoints Marketing. Could I speak to someone in accounts, please?" Receptionist: "Certainly – one moment." (pause) Accounts: "Hello, Janet speaking." Caller: "Hi Janet, I’m just chasing up an invoice we sent over last month – number 3945. It looks like payment’s still outstanding." Accounts: "Let me bring that up… Yes, I see it here. Apologies – it’s queued for processing this week." Caller: "Thanks for checking. If there’s any issue, just drop me an email." Accounts: "Will do. Thanks for your patience!" Caller: "No problem – speak soon." 💬 Useful phrases: "I’m just chasing up…""It looks like payment’s still outstanding.""Thanks for your patience!" 📞 Scenario 3: Following Up After a Meeting Caller: "Hi, it’s Danielle from Northbridge Recruitment – just following up on our meeting last Friday." Receiver: "Oh hi Danielle, yes – thanks for calling." Caller: "No problem. I just wanted to check if you had a chance to review the proposal we discussed?" Receiver: "Yes, I did. I actually had a couple of questions I was hoping to email you about." Caller: "Perfect – feel free to send those over. I’m happy to arrange another call if that’s easier." Receiver: "Great, I’ll get those over later today." Caller: "Lovely – thanks again, and speak soon!" 💬 Useful phrases: "Just following up on…""I just wanted to check…""Feel free to send those over." Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/ Support The Podcast Donate: PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison Buy me a coffee : https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110 Daily emails : https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/ Follow me on TikTok:@learningbritishaccent #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs
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  • Speak RP Like A Nursery Rhyme Star ⭐🌟 - SPLash out on your pronunciation today 💦 - 10 Tricky Pronunciations

    Speak RP Like A Nursery Rhyme Star ⭐🌟 - SPLash out on your pronunciation today 💦 - 10 Tricky Pronunciations
    2025/06/23
    🎶 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

    Rhyme:
    Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
    How does your garden grow?
    With silver bells, and cockle shells,
    And pretty maids all in a row.

    🎶 Jack and Jill

    Rhyme:
    Jack and Jill went up the hill
    To fetch a pail of water.
    Jack fell down and broke his crown
    And Jill came tumbling after.

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    12 分
  • ☕ “How’s your day going?” – Making Small Talk Over the Phone (Without Cringing) - How not to sound like a jerk - The Passive/Aggressive worksheet - Shall we? Why British people love this little word.

    ☕ “How’s your day going?” – Making Small Talk Over the Phone (Without Cringing) - How not to sound like a jerk - The Passive/Aggressive worksheet - Shall we? Why British people love this little word.
    2025/06/20

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    20 分
  • Mastering the ‘SPR’ Cluster in RP English - Roleplay – You’ve Lost Your Luggage at Heathrow. What Do You Say? - Listening Practice - Fairytale Story Clip

    Mastering the ‘SPR’ Cluster in RP English - Roleplay – You’ve Lost Your Luggage at Heathrow. What Do You Say? - Listening Practice - Fairytale Story Clip
    2025/06/16
    🎧 Practice Dialogue

    YOU:

    “Excuse me, sorry to trouble you — I think my luggage may have been mislaid.”

    SHARON (exhausted but trying):

    “Oh… was it on the 14:30 from Madrid?”

    YOU:

    “Yes, and it doesn’t seem to have arrived on the carousel. Would it be possible to check if it’s still on the aircraft?”

    SHARON:

    “There’s a form you can fill in.”

    YOU:

    “Lovely. Is it online or… paper?” (with quiet doom)

    SHARON:

    “Paper.”

    YOU:

    “Of course it is.” (smiling, dying inside)

    “Well — thank you for your help.”

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    11 分
  • ☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout 💪🎙️- I used to be confused about this... but now I’m used to it. - Used To Quiz

    ☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout 💪🎙️- I used to be confused about this... but now I’m used to it. - Used To Quiz
    2025/06/13

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    15 分
  • Do you know how to use these 2 little words? - Such and So Quiz - 📞 “Hi, this is Alex calling from…” – Mastering the Art of Professional Voicemails - 👟👠 “How to Talk About Shoes in RP English (Without Putting Your Foot in It)”

    Do you know how to use these 2 little words? - Such and So Quiz - 📞 “Hi, this is Alex calling from…” – Mastering the Art of Professional Voicemails - 👟👠 “How to Talk About Shoes in RP English (Without Putting Your Foot in It)”
    2025/06/06

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    🎧 Your Turn: Practice Sentence

    “I wore my ballet flats to the office but switched to stilettos for dinner.”

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    21 分
  • You know about question tags, don’t you? - 🧠 Question Tag Quiz: Can You Tag It? - 📞 “Sorry, you’re breaking up…” – How to Handle Bad Lines (Politely!) - “Give Me a Hand” – Phrasal Verbs with ‘Hand’

    You know about question tags, don’t you? - 🧠 Question Tag Quiz: Can You Tag It? - 📞 “Sorry, you’re breaking up…” – How to Handle Bad Lines (Politely!) - “Give Me a Hand” – Phrasal Verbs with ‘Hand’
    2025/05/30

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    🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Crackly Line

    [Two colleagues trying to confirm meeting details by phone]

    Caller: "Hi, it’s Priya – just checking if we’re still on for this afternoon…"

    Receiver: "Hi Priya. Sorry, you’re breaking up a bit. Could you say that again?"

    Caller: "I just wanted to confirm our meeting at 2:30."

    Receiver: "Ah, yes – 2:30. Got it. Are we still meeting at the office?"

    Caller: "Sorry, could you repeat that? The signal’s a bit patchy."

    Receiver: "No problem – I asked if we’re still meeting at the office."

    Caller: "Yes, same place as before. Thanks!"

    Receiver: "Perfect – see you then!"

    🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Noisy Background

    [Client calling from a train station – receptionist struggles to hear clearly]

    Caller: "Hi, I’m just calling to check what time my appointment is tomorrow?"

    Receptionist: "Of course – sorry, it’s a bit difficult to hear. Are you on speaker?"

    Caller: "Yes, I’m at Paddington – it’s a bit noisy!"

    Receptionist: "No worries! Could you just confirm your name again?"

    Caller: "It’s Meera Shah – M-E-E-R-A."

    Receptionist: "Thanks. Yes – you’re booked in at 11:15 with Dr Thomas."

    Caller: "Brilliant. See you then!"

    Receptionist: "Looking forward to it – and good luck getting out of Paddington!"

    Caller: "Thanks – I’ll need it!"

    Receptionist: "Bye for now!"

    Caller: "Bye!"
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    15 分