
Returning a Faulty Item (Very Useful British English) - Why Commands in English Fall β¬οΈ (An Intonation Secret)- Ditch "Common"! 10 British Words That Sound Smarter π - The Art of Saying Everything by Saying Nothing
From Speak English With A British Accent by Alison Pitman
May 8, 2026 Β· 24 min Β· Season 11 Β· Episode 6
About this episode
This episode covers returning faulty items, the nuances of commands in English, and introduces smarter-sounding British vocabulary.
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People in this episode
Host: Alison Pitman
Topics covered
- British English
- introduction to commands
- British vocabulary
- intonation
- communication skills
Keywords
- British accent
- language learning
- intonation
- commands in English
- British vocabulary
Mentioned in this episode
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