One British Man
One British Man is an English language podcast created by Lee Passmore, a father, a singer-songwriter and a native English tutor from Devon, England. It's a lighthearted comedy podcast aimed at intermediate/advanced English learners and anyone with an interest in British English. Lee focuses on everyday English conversation, providing easy-listening episodes which are split into two parts; topic discussions and language learning. If you are looking for a fun and natural way to learn vocabulary, idioms, expressions, slang and dialects then Bob's your uncle!
Episodes
27 episodes
Social Media | A Love-Hate Relationship
Social media can offer so much to so many, but it's not all positive. Is it possible to positively engage in social media activity without falling victim to procrastination, distraction and the darker side of its power?Part 1 - The Discu...
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Episode 27
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14:26
Travel Stories | Don't Miss The Boat
It was one of the most stressful car journeys of my life, and it was all avoidable - if only I'd checked the travel documents. Lesson Learned.Today's English Words:stunning (adj)cheesy (adj)to dump (verb)hyste...
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Episode 26
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16:00
Real Life Stories - The Day I Nearly Died
Some events are hard to forget. Here's a short story of how I battled against a raging ocean, and thankfully lived to tell the tale. An exciting surf trip which almost ended in disaster.Today's English Words:stone's throw (idiom...
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Episode 25
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25:23
Deception | White Lies and Porky Pies
We all tell a little white lie every now and then - let's discuss why and how to tell these harmless fibs, and whether it's sometimes best to tell the truth. In part two, we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the...
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Episode 24
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25:17
Life & Death | Adding Colour with Doulas and Death Cafes
We need to start talking about death. It's a subject and a phase that is often avoided in conversation, but it's one that is every bit as important as life itself - it gives life its value. In this episode, we'll discuss the the options availab...
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Episode 23
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22:00
Multiculturalism and Inclusion | Why I Became a Football Manager
The value and importance of multiculturalism, inclusion and support networks is something that should be considered in every activity. How you choose to integrate these things into your community is a personal preference. I chose football manag...
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Episode 22
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22:01
Seasonal Holidays | Son of a Grinch
Everyone loves Christmas don't they? Let's look at the most popular seasonal holiday from a different perspective and discuss consumerism, Christmas villains and those people who may not be having such a good time underneath the bright lights, ...
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Episode 21
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22:52
Qatar World Cup 2022 | Another Chat With Jack
The World Cup has stirred up a lot of controversial discussions, from breaching human rights to discrimination of the LGBQ community, and Fifa corruption. We're not talking about any of this...this is simply about football, the game we love.
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Episode 20
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27:39
Crime Stories | The 6 Year Old Burglar
An innocent child or a criminal mastermind? Learning the rights and wrongs of society's rules can be difficult for adults, but children, they have to learn the hard way.Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)Part 2 - Learn English ...
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Episode 19
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21:43
The Death of Queen Elizabeth | A Nation in Mourning
Our Queen has fallen, it's the end of an era, and change is upon us. How does the death of Queen Elizabeth affect the general public? What's next for Great Britain? Also, you'll hear from my good friend Julie and how she feels about...
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Episode 18
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20:09
Life and Nature | The Seasons of Change
Dealing with big life changes can be difficult, but change will come – it always does. Does our natural world, the environment and our surroundings impact how well we are able to cope with such transitions? If in doubt, just blame climate chang...
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Episode 17
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21:28
The Oscars | Lee Reacts to Will Smith Slap
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at The Oscars. Does anyone really care? What is this fake, meaningless celebrity world and does this latest drama prove that it's just too much for people to handle?Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:05
Parenting | My Daughter Is Not the Devil
My daughter hissed like a snake. Any parent will tell you that 2 year olds can be challenging, but sometimes I like to step back and observe their rather interesting behaviour. Let me share a little moment from my personal life, whilst providin...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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17:40
Living in a Stranger's House | A Chat With Mum
Housesitting and petsitting is a global movement which allows people to learn new skills, meet new people (and animals), and travel for free. My mother, Ann, shares her experiences and explains just how fantastic it can be with the right level ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:07
Home Education | No Friends, No Social Skills, No Truth
When someone tells you they are home-educating the kids, what is your first question? Nine times out of ten, I get asked about socialisation. It's time to debunk the misconceptions and set the record straight.Part 1 - The Discussion (0:...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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16:35
Good Deeds | Are All People Selfish?
Episode 11 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)Is there such a thing as a selfless good deed? Can people give to others without making themselves feel good? Is it ok if you gain something at the same time as giving to others?
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:28
It's Football, Not Soccer | A Chat With Jack
Episode 10 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)Football is my life but this episode is for everyone! It's about rivalry, cultures and informal language used when speaking English . Meet Jack, the Welshman with a Manchester acce...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:51
Toilet Talk Taboo | A Chat With Connor
Episode 9 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)My kids are always laughing about anything related to toilets and I felt left out. I'm an adult and I'm not allowed to laugh at such things. Well, I decided to break that taboo and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:22
We Need To Talk About Jeff | A Short Story
Episode 8 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)Does everyone have 'Jeff' in their life? That person who interferes with everyone's business and is usually way too enthusiastic about community service. Here are three little...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:39
Home Education | Conscious Choice Or Second Choice?
Episode 7 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)The term 'home education' has been misconceived in recent times. It's been used to describe education during the Covid19 Pandemic but for many people, it means so much more. In this...
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Episode 7
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24:56
Swim, Cycle, Run | A Chat With Sam The Ironman
Episode 6 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)The Ironman Triathlon is renowned for being the most gruelling one day race event in the world. I chat with Sam Hearn, a fellow English tutor who pushed himself to his physical limi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:14
Finland To Spain And Back Again | A Short Story
Episode 5 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)We moved to Spain at the end of August 2020 but by November we were already on our way back to Finland. Here's a little story about our adventure and how it contributed to the happi...
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Episode 5
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18:30