UK English Online is a free place to practise British English by listening. We make short podcast episodes about everyday life in Britain, and study books to go with them. You can listen here on the website, on Spreaker or in your podcast app. No account is needed.
Two podcasts, two levels
- English Steps to Fluency (Beginners, A1–A2): short episodes on one topic at a time – the alphabet, numbers, colours, family, food and more. Listen, repeat and speak in full sentences. A new episode every day.
- Learn UK English By Podcast (Intermediate, B1–B2): real conversations between two hosts about everyday life in Britain – shopping, clothes, feelings, health, travel and much more.
Study books
Every podcast has study books. The PDF books include the dialogues, vocabulary and comprehension exercises with answers, so you can read what you hear and practise at home. You can buy them in our shop, and some titles are also available as paperbacks and Kindle editions on Amazon UK.
Who we are
UK English Online was created by Irineu De Oliveira Jnr, a linguist and author based in the UK. He has published many language-learning books, including the Learn Portuguese By Podcast and Learn Latin By Podcast series, and he produces podcasts for learners of English, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin and other languages. The Learn UK English By Podcast study books are written together with Rachel Garden.
Our idea is simple: you learn to speak by speaking. Every episode gives you real language that people use in Britain today, in small steps, so you can repeat it with confidence.
How to use the podcasts
- Choose your level: beginner or intermediate.
- Listen to one episode. Short and often is better than long and rarely.
- Repeat the phrases aloud. Copy the pronunciation and the rhythm.
- Read the study book, do the exercises and check your answers.
- Come back tomorrow for the next episode.
Get in touch
Questions about the podcasts, the study books or your order? Use the contact form and we will reply by email.