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Real British phrases people use every day. Tap ♡ to save. Tap ▶ to hear it.
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Talk like a local.
The lingo Brits actually use. Not the textbook stuff — the real way mates greet each other, order a pint, and complain about the weather.
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Gonna, wanna, kinda — dropped letters
"Going to" becomes "gonna". "Want to" becomes "wanna". Nobody says the full version in casual speech.
I'm gonna get a coffee, wanna come?
The glottal stop — the missing T
In British cities the letter "t" in the middle of words is swallowed. "Butter" sounds like "bu-er". "Water" sounds like "wa-er".
Bottle of water, better late than never
Innit — the everything word
"Innit" means "isn't it" but used at the end of almost any sentence. Very common among younger people and in cities.
It's well cold today, innit?
Alright? — a greeting, not a question
When someone says "Alright?" they mean hello. The correct response is "Yeah alright, you?" — not an explanation of your health!
Alright? Yeah alright, you?
Stress and rhythm
English stresses key words and rushes through small ones. "To", "the", "a" are very fast. Try it — the stressed words are louder.
Can I have a cup of tea please?