Learn Real British English and improve your listening skills with this natural family conversation, where my mum and dad interview me! Practise understanding a real British accent as we talk about childhood memories, learning languages, becoming a teacher, family life, travel, and lessons about confidence, success, and kindness. This is authentic English listening practice with native speakers, full of useful vocabulary and everyday phrases.
This episode is perfect for English learners who want to: • Practise understanding native speakers in real conversation • Hear authentic British English spoken naturally • Learn useful vocabulary and phrases about childhood, teaching, languages, and travel • Improve fluency and confidence through engaging stories and reflections
We talk about: • Holidays, family time, and switching off from technology • Childhood memories: shyness, imagination, and confidence struggles • Learning languages — French, Korean, and beyond • My journey as a teacher and how inspirational teachers shaped me • Fears, challenges, and reflections on success and kindness • Future dreams: podcasts, retreats, and teaching projects • Personal insights on dyslexia, speech therapy, music, and sport • Big life questions: happiness, success, and the meaning of adventure
Follow along with the subtitles and the FREE PDF to review and remember the most useful phrases. Whether you’re A2, B1 or B2 level (or higher), this is real listening practice with real people.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 05:41 - Part 1 00:35:39 - Part 2 01:12:17 - Ending
