Resources and Tips to Learn British English

Tips to get to know British English

There are multiple types of English called British. English from these latitudes includes several dialects which can make many differences. We must point out that in Scotland, or Northern Ireland different types of British English are spoken.

Because of this, there is the Received Pronunciation (RP), a kind of most standard British accent, which is used, for example, on British public television (BBC). Queen Elizabeth II also speaks with this accent. But this accent is not the most used, since only 3% of the population uses it.

Considering this, we give you some tips to learn to speak British English:

1. Find yourself a native British English teacher

Without a doubt, the most useful thing is to find a native to help you learn to pronounce British English. If you planned to hire a private teacher or have conversation classes, locating someone from the country is essential. This last option, for example, can help you learn British English for free in exchange for teaching them Spanish, for example.

2. Learn the characteristic filler phrases of British English

The questions tags are filler phrases that natives usually use and that will help you understand British English better. They are very interesting and characteristic of this type of English.

Example:

How beautiful, isn’t it? (How beautiful, don’t you think?)

3. Become a fan of the BBC

If you want to learn the most RP accent, you can do so by watching the BBC. Besides learning English, the BBC offers excellent and very interesting content. If your level is low, start with the news and documentaries. As you improve, switch to movies and series.

4. Never pronounce the -r at the end of a syllable

The -r at the end of the syllable is not pronounced in British English, but it serves to lengthen the syllable. This is one of the keys of this English.

Example:

Person would not be pronounced /pérson, but /péeesan/.

5. Learn typical British English expressions

The British have some typical expressions of this language. To get to know them, watching series and English movies is the best option.

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?

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The natural ABA English method works because
you learn practically and by imitation.
Even if you start from scratch, you will first listen,
repeat, read and write. Then, little by little and effortlessly, you will assimilate the theory.

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Resources to learn British English

HelloTalk	App to connect with native British English speakers.
Interpals \| Speaky \| Conversation Exchange \| MyLanguageExchange	Websites to find native British English speakers.
Daily English Practice Group	Facebook group with more than 70,000 users to practice English.
The English We Speak	BBC podcast to learn British English.
6 Minute English	Another BBC podcast to better understand British English.
BBC Learning English	More BBC. Another interesting BBC resource to watch interviews, documentaries or cartoons in British English.
Questions tags	Filler phrases commonly used by British English speakers.
Typical British English expressions	Here you will see a list of expressions widely used in Great Britain.