In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast @TheBritishEnglishPodcast to explore what really shapes British English — from humour and politeness to understatement, self-deprecation, class, and culture.
We talk about why British people speak the way they do, how language reflects identity, and the subtle social rules that often surprise non-native speakers.
If you’ve ever wondered why British English feels different, this is for you.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Charlie
00:21 Discussing the Psychology of Sounding British
01:22 Charlie's Background and the British English Podcast
02:38 Exploring British Culture and Common Topics
04:35 Understanding the UK and British Isles
10:28 Components of British English
12:53 Cultural Differences in Communication
22:39 Public Speaking and Wedding Speeches
28:34 Analyzing British and American Humor
30:06 Cultural Differences in Humor
32:36 Class-Based Humor in British Comedy
36:14 Experiences Living Abroad
41:20 Cultural Observations and Adaptations
48:25 Subtleties in British Communication
58:09 Final Thoughts on British Culture and Language Learning
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