Everything you need to know about British English in one book!
Let’s get you speaking like a local 🇬🇧
£16.99
✔ Hundreds of everyday British phrases to help you sound totally natural
✔ The latest British slang so you can keep your English up-to-date
✔ Chapters covering British culture & accents so you can feel at home in the UK
Just what I needed!
“Thank you Tom. I am an EFL teacher and A Really British Guide to English will prove an invaluable asset to me as a reference source. A perfect mix of language, culture and so up to date!!“
★★★★★ Brenda
Does this sound like you?
Do you ever hear someone using British English and think…
‘… I’d love to speak like that!’
Who doesn’t enjoy listening to James Bond or Hermione Granger?
OK, so you love British English and how it sounds but hold on…what are the words they are using? This isn’t the English you were taught in school or in your boring old coursebooks.
And the biggest problem: British English vocabulary is everywhere you turn and it sometimes feels like listening to a new language.
From Harry Potter and Bridgerton to Adele and the BBC! They are all using words and phrases you’ve never heard before…..until now.
You know your English is good. But the coursebooks didn’t prepare you for this.
Maybe you’ve only ever studied standard ‘classroom’ English, or perhaps you mostly learnt American English at school. Either way, this might have left you feeling…
Shy to speak to people
Colleagues, friends, neighbours — they all use these words and phrases you don’t understand and it makes every conversation a challenge. Do you pretend you understand and nod along enthusiastically or quickly escape the conversation? And do they expect you to use these words too?
Unable to express yourself fully
There’s so much you want to say. However, when you try to say it, you can’t find the words you want! In your own language you are fine, but in English you struggle to share your thoughts and opinions with the people around you.
Fear of missing out
You are worried you might be missing funny jokes or important cultural references because you don’t know the key words – especially when you’re chatting with the locals or watching British shows. Does everyone else get it except you?
Conscious of how you sound
You’ve been speaking English for years but you worry you still sound like a beginner. You want to break through that infamous intermediate plateau and start using the vocabulary that you see and hear all around you.
What if you could easily use British English vocabulary?
Most English coursebooks only teach standard vocabulary like very simple nouns, adjectives and verbs. And that’s fine for the basics, but you are ready for more! You’ve noticed that Brits use so many cool sounding words and phrases that you’ve never seen in your English classes before.
No wonder all the British people you speak to sound nothing like you were expecting!
If you want to express yourself fully, blend in with the locals and get the most out of life in the UK, you need to do more than learn the basic vocabulary. You need to learn the words, phrases and expressions people ACTUALLY use here e.g.
Full of beans | Dutch courage | Peckish | Cheeky Nando’s
INTRODUCING…
A Really British Guide to English
(Digital Book)
This digital book is the perfect guide to the language and culture of the UK. It’s ideal for anyone living, studying or working in the UK or planning to in the future. With over 300+ pages of British English idioms, everyday expressions, phrases, slang words and accents this book will teach you how to speak like a local, so that you can integrate and thrive in the world around you.
The book also contains chapters about British culture so you can understand the world around you and feel completely at home here.
✅ Decode confusing common expressions and cultural references to better understand and engage with the world around you.
✅ Understand British culture, including everything from famous British TV shows and must-know celebrities to the hidden rules of British pub etiquette + so much more.
The Perfect Guide
“It’s expertly crafted with words, phrases, and definitions. But I also love the culture sections with suggestions on how to spend a few days in London, London food and drink, pub etiquette, etc. There’s something for everyone here. And I’ve really enjoyed the section of the differences between American and British English. This is the perfect guide to add to your list, whether you’re a language buff, wanting to learn English, or want more of a glimpse at the British culture, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks Tom!“
★★★★★ Aaron – USA
Teacher Tom has worked with:
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Hi, I’m Teacher Tom – a Londoner, British English expert and Chief Eat Sleep Dreamer.
I’ve been a teacher for 17 years, working in Spain, Argentina, Hong Kong, London and online. And if my experience has taught me anything it’s that most teaching methods do not prepare you for the language you actually hear in the homes, offices and streets of the UK.
This funny little island nation is a melting pot of people and cultures, and I’m a big believer in celebrating that. That’s why this book covers all the regional vocabulary differences you’ll find here in the UK. From Cockney rhyming slang to Scottish English words we cover everything so that you can make the most out of every interaction.
Feel less like a tourist and more like a local
Master British English slang so you can understand British colleagues, friends and tv shows.
Incorporate hundreds of wonderful British idioms into your English so that you can surprise and delight everyone you chat to.
Learn everyday British expressions so you’re ready to respond to anyone, whether you’re in the office, on the phone or in the pub.
Learn to express yourself fully and authentically with the words and phrases Brits really use.
Feel more connected to your surroundings with a deeper understanding of British vocabulary and culture.
Here’s what you’ll learn inside A Really British Guide to English
We explore the wonderful world of British English vocabulary, unlock the fabulous sounds of British accents and get to grips with all the cultural elements that make the UK such a vibrant and special place
Digital Book
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Language Section
✔ A 146 page A-Z dictionary of British English words, phrases and expressions. It includes regional variations and slang terms.
✔ Sections on Cockney rhyming slang and modern London slang.
✔ A guide to British accents with a deep dive into six of the most predominant.
✔ A section on British vs World Englishes with a focus on USA and Australian vocabulary differences.
✔ The best British TV shows to learn English
✔ Loads of practice exercises and a Great British quiz
Culture Section
✔ A guide to British food and drink.
✔ The must-know public figures in the UK.
✔ 8 events that have shaped modern Britain.
✔ Great British TV catchphrases.
✔ A guide to all the big sporting and cultural events that take place in the UK.
✔ Teacher Tom’s perfect weekend in London
and so much more !
This book is great!
“It’s an invaluable book for a foreigner who wants to dive in deeper into British English. It’s also very fun to show and discuss with British people who usually start making their own examples and having loads of fun sharing their version of the words and expressions 😂”
★★★★★ Rosana – United Kingdom
A Really British Guide to English Digital Book
★ 300+ pages of British English language and culture
★ Hundreds of brilliant British idioms, everyday expressions & slang words
★ Fun quizzes to test your knowledge
★ Instant access
£16.99
Improving your vocabulary and understanding British English is the key to creating…
More opportunities
Whether you want to make new friends, get a higher-paying job or impress your British in-laws, clear communication skills are the first step to making it happen.
Closer friendships
When you can express yourself more authentically, you can create closer connections with the people around you and say what you’re thinking without worrying about being judged!
More confidence
Confidence to put yourself forward for a promotion, share your ideas in meetings, start a conversation with your neighbour or say yes to that hot date 😉.
More joy
The more comfortable you are communicating with people in the UK, the more connected you’ll feel to your surroundings, and the more you’ll enjoy your life here.
A must-read!
“I’ve been waiting for a book like this, and here it is! After having lived in the UK for nearly 5 years, this book can still surprise me and needless to say, my students enjoy it too. If you haven’t already, go and get it now!”
★★★★★ ANNA – Hungary
Get started in 3 simple steps
1. Get the book
You’ll get instant access to your new digital book so you can get to work immediately. There are over 300 pages of great British English vocabulary waiting for you on the other side.
2. Explore
The book has practice exercises and a great British quiz to test what you learn. You’ll have lifetime access to the content, so you can review and revise it as many times as you like.
3. Practise
Take your newly acquired British English vocabulary and put it to good use whether that’s in a work email or conversation with an English-speaking friend. What better way to consolidate everything you have learned than by using it immediately in real-life situations.
If you put in the work, you will see (and hear) remarkable results, even if…
You’ve lived in the UK for years and still feel like you don’t sound ‘local’.
You’ve tried taking English lessons before and you were disappointed with the results.
The words and phrases you hear sound like another language to you right now and you’re not sure if you’ll ever be able to learn it (you will).
You have been stuck at the same English level for years and can’t seem to make that jump to the next level.
You don’t live in the UK and don’t have many opportunities to practise speaking
So interesting
“Such a good book! This book is very complete and so informative. A lot of interesting tips too. I highly recommend it!“
★★★★★
Line – French Canada
You need this book if…
You can understand Teacher Tom but find it difficult to follow your British colleagues, classmates, friends or neighbours when they use British English idioms, slang and everyday expressions.
You’re conscious that you aren’t able to express yourself and your personality fully in English because you don’t have the words at your disposal.
You want to learn a wide variety of British English vocabulary so you can understand British tv, film, music and conversations more easily.
You’re ready to reach a higher level at work, make closer friendships and feel more like yourself when speaking English.
You don’t need this book if…
You can easily understand British people in everyday conversation, even when they use regional slang and complex idioms (although it could still be interesting as a reference book)
You don't want to learn the latest British English vocbulary
You want to learn American or Australian English not British English
You bought the first edition (although there are hundreds of additional words and phrases in this second edition)
Ready to start speaking like a local?
It’s time to go from wondering what people are saying to enjoying every conversation — even if they are using colloquial British words and phrases.
If you’re going to invest in your English, you may as well learn it ALL, right?
Are you still on the fence?
We want you to feel 100% happy with your decision to purchase A Really British Guide to English. So if you want to chat about whether this book is right for you, send Teacher Tom a message and ask.