Learn UK English By Podcast – British English Conversations

Learn UK English By Podcast is a free podcast for intermediate learners (B1–B2). In each episode, two hosts have a real conversation about everyday life in Britain – shopping, clothes, food, health, feelings, travel, the home – using the words and expressions people really use in the UK. Listen as many times as you like, then practise with the study books.

Free listening. No account needed. Also available on Spreaker and in most podcast apps.

Who is it for?

• Learners who understand simple English but want to follow natural conversations.
• People living, studying or working in the UK who want everyday British vocabulary.
• Anyone preparing for life in Britain: shops, the doctor, the kitchen, the city.
• Students who want British, not American, English.

How to use each episode

1. Listen once without stopping. Do not worry about every word.
2. Listen again with the dialogue in the study book. Underline new words.
3. Repeat useful phrases aloud. Copy the intonation of the hosts.
4. Do the exercises and check the answer key.
5. Use it: say three of the new words in your own sentences today.

All episodes

1. Episode 001 – Behind the Podcast: Meet Neil
2. Episode 002 – Waking up in the Morning
3. Episode 003 – Leisure Time and Childhood
4. Episode 004 – Summer in Spain
5. Episode 005 – Travelling in Europe and Around the World
6. Episode 006 – The Internet
7. Episode 007 – The Daily Routine
8. Episode 008 – The Google Search Formula
9. Episode 009 – Kitchen Chronicles – From Signature Dishes to Late-Night Snacks
10. Episode 010 – Exploring Madrid – Language and Culture
11. Episode 011 – Exploring Colours in English
12. Episode 012 – The Shopping Experience
13. Episode 013 – Places in the City – Glasgow
14. Episode 014 – Health Problems and Illnesses – Essential Vocabulary
15. Episode 015 – Nationality – Identity and Diversity
16. Episode 016 – Talking About Opposites – Essential English Vocabulary
17. Episode 017 – Talking About Feelings – Essential English Vocabulary
18. Episode 018 – Face and Hair – Describing Appearance in English
19. Episode 019 – Shops – Everyday Places and Shopping Vocabulary
20. Episode 020 – My Dream House – Rooms and Furniture Vocabulary
21. Episode 021 – Artistic Performances
22. Episode 022 – Shopping – Everyday English Vocabulary
23. Episode 023 – Greens and Vegetables – Vegetable Vocabulary
24. Episode 024 – Fruit – Everyday Fruit Vocabulary
25. Episode 025 – Clothes – Everyday Clothing Vocabulary
26. Episode 026 – Films, TV and Music – Entertainment Vocabulary
27. Episode 027 – Cleaning and Housework – Household Vocabulary
28. Episode 028 – Meat and Fish – Food Vocabulary
29. Episode 029 – Outdoor Sports – Sports Vocabulary
30. Episode 030 – Numbers and Maths – Numbers Vocabulary

Study books

Each PDF study book covers ten episodes: the full dialogues, vocabulary lists and comprehension exercises, with answers. Read what you hear and make it stick.

• Episodes 1–10 (PDF) – 66 pages, £3.99
• Episodes 11–20 (PDF) – 80 pages, £3.99
• Episodes 21–30 (PDF) – 68 pages, £3.99
• Complete bundle, episodes 1–30 (ZIP) – 214 pages, £9.99

Paperback and Kindle

Learn UK English By Podcast: Episodes 11–20, by Irineu De Oliveira Jnr and Rachel Garden, is also available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon UK.

Not ready yet?

If the conversations are too fast, start with English Steps to Fluency – short daily episodes for beginners, one topic at a time.