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  • ☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout 💪🎙️- I used to be confused about this... but now I’m used to it. - Used To Quiz

    ☎️ "I'll just put you through to..." – Transferring Calls Smoothly - Your 5-Minute RP Accent Workout 💪🎙️- I used to be confused about this... but now I’m used to it. - Used To Quiz
    2025/06/13

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    15 分
  • Do you know how to use these 2 little words? - Such and So Quiz - 📞 “Hi, this is Alex calling from…” – Mastering the Art of Professional Voicemails - 👟👠 “How to Talk About Shoes in RP English (Without Putting Your Foot in It)”

    Do you know how to use these 2 little words? - Such and So Quiz - 📞 “Hi, this is Alex calling from…” – Mastering the Art of Professional Voicemails - 👟👠 “How to Talk About Shoes in RP English (Without Putting Your Foot in It)”
    2025/06/06

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    🎧 Your Turn: Practice Sentence

    “I wore my ballet flats to the office but switched to stilettos for dinner.”

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    21 分
  • You know about question tags, don’t you? - 🧠 Question Tag Quiz: Can You Tag It? - 📞 “Sorry, you’re breaking up…” – How to Handle Bad Lines (Politely!) - “Give Me a Hand” – Phrasal Verbs with ‘Hand’

    You know about question tags, don’t you? - 🧠 Question Tag Quiz: Can You Tag It? - 📞 “Sorry, you’re breaking up…” – How to Handle Bad Lines (Politely!) - “Give Me a Hand” – Phrasal Verbs with ‘Hand’
    2025/05/30

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    Question tag quiz - https://learningbritishaccent.com/question-tag-quiz/

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    🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Crackly Line

    [Two colleagues trying to confirm meeting details by phone]

    Caller: "Hi, it’s Priya – just checking if we’re still on for this afternoon…"

    Receiver: "Hi Priya. Sorry, you’re breaking up a bit. Could you say that again?"

    Caller: "I just wanted to confirm our meeting at 2:30."

    Receiver: "Ah, yes – 2:30. Got it. Are we still meeting at the office?"

    Caller: "Sorry, could you repeat that? The signal’s a bit patchy."

    Receiver: "No problem – I asked if we’re still meeting at the office."

    Caller: "Yes, same place as before. Thanks!"

    Receiver: "Perfect – see you then!"

    🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Noisy Background

    [Client calling from a train station – receptionist struggles to hear clearly]

    Caller: "Hi, I’m just calling to check what time my appointment is tomorrow?"

    Receptionist: "Of course – sorry, it’s a bit difficult to hear. Are you on speaker?"

    Caller: "Yes, I’m at Paddington – it’s a bit noisy!"

    Receptionist: "No worries! Could you just confirm your name again?"

    Caller: "It’s Meera Shah – M-E-E-R-A."

    Receptionist: "Thanks. Yes – you’re booked in at 11:15 with Dr Thomas."

    Caller: "Brilliant. See you then!"

    Receptionist: "Looking forward to it – and good luck getting out of Paddington!"

    Caller: "Thanks – I’ll need it!"

    Receptionist: "Bye for now!"

    Caller: "Bye!"
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    15 分
  • Can you tell me what this section is about? - 🎯 The Embedded Questions Quiz - 📅 “Could we book you in for Tuesday at 10?” – Polite British Phrases for Scheduling Calls - How to say “you idiot” — the British way (with the accent to match

    Can you tell me what this section is about? - 🎯 The Embedded Questions Quiz - 📅 “Could we book you in for Tuesday at 10?” – Polite British Phrases for Scheduling Calls - How to say “you idiot” — the British way (with the accent to match
    2025/05/23

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    🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Booking a New Appointment

    [At a health clinic – booking a follow-up appointment]

    Receptionist: "Good morning, Willow Health Centre, Chloe speaking."

    Caller: "Hi, I need to book a follow-up appointment with Dr Patel."

    Receptionist: "Of course. Would next Tuesday at 10 o’clock suit you?"

    Caller: "Hmm, I’m working that day. Do you have anything later in the week?"

    Receptionist: "Let’s see… I have Thursday at 3pm or Friday at 9:15 available."

    Caller: "Thursday at 3 would be perfect, thanks."

    Receptionist: "Great. So that’s Thursday the 11th at 3pm with Dr Patel. I’ll send over a confirmation by email."

    Caller: "Brilliant, thanks very much."

    Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. See you then!"

    🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Rescheduling a Missed Appointment

    [At a law office – client missed their appointment and is calling to rebook]

    Caller: "Hello, this is Angela Martin. I had an appointment with Mr Lewis yesterday but unfortunately I couldn’t make it. I’d like to reschedule if possible."

    Receptionist: "Of course, no problem at all. Let me just check his diary… Would Friday at 2pm work for you?"

    Caller: "That should be fine, yes."

    Receptionist: "Lovely. So I’ve booked you in for Friday the 14th at 2 o’clock with Mr Lewis. Shall I send over a confirmation email?"

    Caller: "Yes, please — that would be great."

    Receptionist: "All done. You’ll receive an email shortly. We’ll look forward to seeing you then!"

    Caller: "Thank you so much!"

    Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. Bye for now!"

    Caller: "Bye!"
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    20 分
  • UK Vs US grammar: I’ve just had lunch. Or… I just had lunch? 🇬🇧 vs 🇺🇸 - British Tenses QUIZ - 📞 How to Handle Difficult and Confused Calls (Like a True Brit) - How to Be Subtly British When Leaving a Party Early 🎉👋

    UK Vs US grammar: I’ve just had lunch. Or… I just had lunch? 🇬🇧 vs 🇺🇸 - British Tenses QUIZ - 📞 How to Handle Difficult and Confused Calls (Like a True Brit) - How to Be Subtly British When Leaving a Party Early 🎉👋
    2025/05/16

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    🎯 Model Dialogue 1: Handling an Impatient Caller

    Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Customer Services, Rachel speaking."

    Caller: "I've been trying to get through for half an hour! This is ridiculous!"

    Receptionist: "I'm very sorry you've had trouble reaching us. Let me see how I can help you today."

    Caller: "I need to speak to someone about my order — right now!"

    Receptionist: "Of course. May I take a few details, and I'll transfer you to the appropriate department immediately?"

    Caller: "Fine. It's order number 54321."

    Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll pass this straight on to the Orders Team. One moment, please."

    🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Handling a Confused Caller

    Receptionist: "Good morning, IT Support, Megan speaking."

    Caller: "Oh, um, hello. I'm not sure if I've called the right number. I need help with my laptop..."

    Receptionist: "No problem at all — you're through to IT Support. Let’s see if I can help."

    Caller: "It's just... it's not turning on properly, and I don't know what to do."

    Receptionist: "I completely understand. Could I take your name and your department, please?"

    Caller: "Yes, it's Olivia Patel from Marketing."

    Receptionist: "Thank you, Olivia. Let me just check which technician is available, and I’ll get someone to give you a call back shortly."

    Caller: "Alright, thanks very much."

    Receptionist: "You're very welcome. We'll be in touch as soon as possible."

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    15 分
  • Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit)

    Grammar Time – cleft sentences 🇬🇧✨ - 💯 Quiz - Cleft Sentences - 📞 How to Take and Leave Messages (The Proper British Way) - 💸 How to Sound Skint (Like a Proper Brit)
    2025/05/09

    Link to Quiz:

    https://learningbritishaccent.com/cleft-sentences-quiz/

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    🎯 Model Dialogue for Practice

    [At the office – taking and leaving a message]

    Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Marketing Department, Sarah speaking."

    Caller: "Oh, hello, could I speak to Laura, please?"

    Receptionist: "I'm terribly sorry, Laura’s away from her desk at the moment.

    Would you like to leave a message?"

    Caller: "Yes, could you ask her to give me a ring when she's back? It's Anna from Premier Solutions."

    Receptionist: "Of course — Anna from Premier Solutions. Could you just spell 'Premier' for me, please?"

    Caller: "Certainly — that's P-R-E-M-I-E-R."

    Receptionist: "Thank you. And could I take a contact number, just in case?"

    Caller: "Yes, it's 07983 456 210."

    Receptionist: "Perfect, I'll make sure she gets the message."

    🎯 Model Dialogue 2: Taking a Message + Email Address

    [At the office – receptionist taking a detailed message]

    Receptionist: "Good morning, Finance Department, Emily speaking."

    Caller: "Hello, could I speak to Priya Sharma, please?"

    Receptionist: "I'm afraid Priya’s in a meeting at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?"

    Caller: "Yes, please. Could you ask her to send me the updated invoice?"

    Receptionist: "Of course. Could I take your name, please?"

    Caller: "Yes, it's Jessica Morgan."

    Receptionist: "Thank you, Jessica. And could I take your email address, just in case she needs to send it directly?"

    Caller: "Certainly — it's j.morgan at linfield hyphen group dot co dot uk."

    Receptionist: "Just to confirm, that's J dot Morgan at Linfield hyphen Group dot co dot uk?"

    Caller: "That's right."

    Receptionist: "Lovely, I'll pass the message on as soon as Priya is free."

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    18 分
  • Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don’t Just Say "I’m Hungry" – Say It Like a Br

    Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don’t Just Say "I’m Hungry" – Say It Like a Br
    2025/05/02

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    📞 PRACTICE CALL SCENARIO

    Try recording yourself playing each role. Play it back and why not compare your version with mine on this week’s podcast episode.

    Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Bright Solutions, Sarah speaking."

    Caller: "Hi, I’m calling about my invoice."

    Receptionist: "Of course—let me just pull up your details. Could I take your reference number?" (↑)

    Caller: "It’s INV-4567."

    Receptionist: "Thank you. I’ll check this now… Yes, I can see it here. I’ll email a copy straight over." (↓)

    Caller: "Great, thanks!"

    Receptionist: "You’re welcome. Is there anything else I can help with?" (↑)
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    21 分
  • 💩 British Slang Know Your S**T - Collocations with OUT - 📞 Mastering Phone English: Phrases for Asking Callers to Wait and Connecting Them - 19 Ways Brits Begrudgingly End a Tea Break ☕

    💩 British Slang Know Your S**T - Collocations with OUT - 📞 Mastering Phone English: Phrases for Asking Callers to Wait and Connecting Them - 19 Ways Brits Begrudgingly End a Tea Break ☕
    2025/04/25

    Section 2 starts around 6mins into the show.

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    19 分