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Speak English With A British Accent

Alison Pitman
Speak English With A British Accent
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  • Can you tell me what this section is about? - 🎯 The Embedded Questions Quiz - 📅 “Could we book you in for Tuesday at 10?” – Polite British Phrases for Scheduling Calls - How to say “you idiot” — the British way (with the accent to match
    Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] 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    Embedded Questions Quiz : https://learningbritishaccent.com/embedded-questions-quiz/   🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Booking a New Appointment [At a health clinic – booking a follow-up appointment] Receptionist: "Good morning, Willow Health Centre, Chloe speaking." Caller: "Hi, I need to book a follow-up appointment with Dr Patel." Receptionist: "Of course. Would next Tuesday at 10 o’clock suit you?" Caller: "Hmm, I’m working that day. Do you have anything later in the week?" Receptionist: "Let’s see… I have Thursday at 3pm or Friday at 9:15 available." Caller: "Thursday at 3 would be perfect, thanks." Receptionist: "Great. So that’s Thursday the 11th at 3pm with Dr Patel. I’ll send over a confirmation by email." Caller: "Brilliant, thanks very much." Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. See you then!"   🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Rescheduling a Missed Appointment [At a law office – client missed their appointment and is calling to rebook] Caller: "Hello, this is Angela Martin. I had an appointment with Mr Lewis yesterday but unfortunately I couldn’t make it. I’d like to reschedule if possible." Receptionist: "Of course, no problem at all. Let me just check his diary… Would Friday at 2pm work for you?" Caller: "That should be fine, yes." Receptionist: "Lovely. So I’ve booked you in for Friday the 14th at 2 o’clock with Mr Lewis. Shall I send over a confirmation email?" Caller: "Yes, please — that would be great." Receptionist: "All done. You’ll receive an email shortly. We’ll look forward to seeing you then!" Caller: "Thank you so much!" Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. Bye for now!" Caller: "Bye!"  
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  • UK Vs US grammar: I’ve just had lunch. Or… I just had lunch? 🇬🇧 vs 🇺🇸 - British Tenses QUIZ - 📞 How to Handle Difficult and Confused Calls (Like a True Brit) - How to Be Subtly British When Leaving a Party Early 🎉👋
    Go to the Quiz: https://learningbritishaccent.com/present-perfect-past-simple-quiz/   🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Handling an Impatient Caller Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Customer Services, Rachel speaking." Caller: "I've been trying to get through for half an hour! This is ridiculous!" Receptionist: "I'm very sorry you've had trouble reaching us. Let me see how I can help you today." Caller: "I need to speak to someone about my order — right now!" Receptionist: "Of course. May I take a few details, and I'll transfer you to the appropriate department immediately?" Caller: "Fine. It's order number 54321." Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll pass this straight on to the Orders Team. One moment, please."   🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Handling a Confused Caller Receptionist: "Good morning, IT Support, Megan speaking." Caller: "Oh, um, hello. I'm not sure if I've called the right number. I need help with my laptop..." Receptionist: "No problem at all — you're through to IT Support. Let’s see if I can help." Caller: "It's just... it's not turning on properly, and I don't know what to do." Receptionist: "I completely understand. Could I take your name and your department, please?" Caller: "Yes, it's Olivia Patel from Marketing." Receptionist: "Thank you, Olivia. Let me just check which technician is available, and I’ll get someone to give you a call back shortly." Caller: "Alright, thanks very much." Receptionist: "You're very welcome. We'll be in touch as soon as possible."   Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] 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 
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  • Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit)
    Link to Quiz:  https://learningbritishaccent.com/cleft-sentences-quiz/ You will need membership to the British Accent Bundle (make sure you're signed into your account when accessing the quiz)   🎯 Model Dialogue for Practice [At the office – taking and leaving a message] Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Marketing Department, Sarah speaking." Caller: "Oh, hello, could I speak to Laura, please?" Receptionist: "I'm terribly sorry, Laura’s away from her desk at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?" Caller: "Yes, could you ask her to give me a ring when she's back? It's Anna from Premier Solutions." Receptionist: "Of course — Anna from Premier Solutions. Could you just spell 'Premier' for me, please?" Caller: "Certainly — that's P-R-E-M-I-E-R." Receptionist: "Thank you. And could I take a contact number, just in case?" Caller: "Yes, it's 07983 456 210." Receptionist: "Perfect, I'll make sure she gets the message."   🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Taking a Message + Email Address [At the office – receptionist taking a detailed message] Receptionist: "Good morning, Finance Department, Emily speaking." Caller: "Hello, could I speak to Priya Sharma, please?" Receptionist: "I'm afraid Priya’s in a meeting at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?" Caller: "Yes, please. Could you ask her to send me the updated invoice?" Receptionist: "Of course. Could I take your name, please?" Caller: "Yes, it's Jessica Morgan." Receptionist: "Thank you, Jessica. And could I take your email address, just in case she needs to send it directly?" Caller: "Certainly — it's j.morgan at linfield hyphen group dot co dot uk." Receptionist: "Just to confirm, that's J dot Morgan at Linfield hyphen Group dot co dot uk?" Caller: "That's right." Receptionist: "Lovely, I'll pass the message on as soon as Priya is free."   Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] 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 
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  • Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don’t Just Say "I’m Hungry" – Say It Like a Br
    Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] 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    📞 PRACTICE CALL SCENARIO Try recording yourself playing each role. Play it back and why not compare your version with mine on this week’s podcast episode. Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Bright Solutions, Sarah speaking." Caller: "Hi, I’m calling about my invoice." Receptionist: "Of course—let me just pull up your details. Could I take your reference number?" (↑) Caller: "It’s INV-4567." Receptionist: "Thank you. I’ll check this now… Yes, I can see it here. I’ll email a copy straight over." (↓) Caller: "Great, thanks!" Receptionist: "You’re welcome. Is there anything else I can help with?" (↑)
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  • 💩 British Slang Know Your S**T - Collocations with OUT - 📞 Mastering Phone English: Phrases for Asking Callers to Wait and Connecting Them - 19 Ways Brits Begrudgingly End a Tea Break ☕
    Section 2 starts around 6mins into the show. Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] 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 
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Would you like to speak English with an RP British English accent. This podcast provides pronunciation practice and tips and tricks to improve your spoken English.
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