22 episodes

We're about the English language. What we love about it, what we hate about it. If you're learning English or you have an interest in our bastard tongue then this is for you.

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We're about the English language. What we love about it, what we hate about it. If you're learning English or you have an interest in our bastard tongue then this is for you.

    Dutch Influence on the English Language

    Dutch Influence on the English Language

    About 1% of the English language is Dutch including some very common words. In this episode Jon and Gideon delve into the history of the Dutch in English. You'll also learn some idioms with "Dutch" in them. 

    • 27 min
    How to be Bloody Funny: Dissecting English Humour

    How to be Bloody Funny: Dissecting English Humour

    Humour is arguably the most difficult thing for a non-native speaker to understand. There is so much word play and cultural references. In this episode we look at a few jokes and dissect them explaining why they are funny (or not)

    • 27 min
    HORIBLE MURDER!!! WHO KILEED PERKINS? Crime, Punishment Police and the English language

    HORIBLE MURDER!!! WHO KILEED PERKINS? Crime, Punishment Police and the English language

    In this podcast Jon and Gideon discuss expressions and vocabulary you will need to understand detective series and fiction whether it be Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie or Columbo. This episode will reveal all

    • 37 min
    HOW to Criticize and Give Feedback without Getting your Face Slapped

    HOW to Criticize and Give Feedback without Getting your Face Slapped

    Sometimes in life you have to criticize someone you know. However, you want to do this in a friendly, diplomatic way that doesn't cause offence and results in the behavioral change you desire. In this video we discuss the ways to do this and you'll learn lots of vocabulary and expressions too.

    • 28 min
    HOW To Be Polite and Diplomatic in English | All the Grammar and Expressions you Need

    HOW To Be Polite and Diplomatic in English | All the Grammar and Expressions you Need

    It's not easy being polite in a language with only one word for YOU. In this podcast Jon and Gideon will show you how it's done.

    • 37 min
    ALL ABOUT LONDON AND ITS ACCENT(S)

    ALL ABOUT LONDON AND ITS ACCENT(S)

    In this episode Gideon and Jon discuss London. The city, The City and the London accents including Cockney. If you're planning to visit London you'll get some tips on places to go, a little bit of history and how to speak like a Londoner.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

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Beachdiaper ,

Funny stuff

Enjoyed the episode about British humor - the understated humor throughout had me laughing- (I do agree that the “sand, which is” joke was not well delivered 🤪). Enjoying learning and laughing; would like another episode on humor that explains the “droll”-ness; farce; misunderstandings , etc. cant wait for other episodes! Also - John was likely a better guest than Matt Damon!

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