English Listening Practice (British Pronunciation)

Hi there, 

I hope you are doing well! This week, I have a special listening practice for you that will help you understand some unique aspects of different British dialects and pronunciation. The video I have chosen is going viral on the internet right now, and it is not only very entertaining but also educational, as it shows a very true and honest British accent.

In the video, you will come across:

1. The use of the word bloody

   Bloody is a common word in British slang and it is usually used to add emphasis or express annoyance/surprise/frustation. It is not considered very rude, but it would be impolite to use it in formal settings.

   E.g. it's bloody cold today! would translate to it is very cold.

   
   

2. Quid meaning pound 🤑

   In the UK quid is a slang term that refers to ‘pound’ (currency £). So, if someone says it costs fifty quid, it means it costs fifty pounds (£50).

   
   

3. He only does card

   When you hear he only does card, it indicates that the person only accepts card payments, not cash. This is a handy phrase to know when shopping or dining out.

   
   

4. Using the word well meaning very

   'Well’ can informally be used to mean ‘very’. For instance, she is well happy, which means that she is very happy.

   
   

5. Not pronouncing the T

   Notice how sometimes the ‘T’ in words is dropped - the sound is not pronounced properly. This is very typical in many British accents, just like what you can hear in this video, in the sentence no he ain't, he's gonna get nowhere with that.

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and please let me know if you understood everything or if you have any questions.

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Cheers and see you in the next one,

Benjamin & Cami