Listen "Fish and Chips"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a true British classic—fish and chips.I’ll share my thoughts on why this humble dish holds such a special place in British culture, not as a delicacy, but as pure comfort food.We’ll explore its working-class roots, the best ways to eat it, and how my own relationship with it has changed over the years.From childhood memories at the seaside to rainy-day chip shop visits, this episode is all about nostalgia, tradition, and the simple joys of food.If you’ve ever wondered what makes fish and chips so special to us Brits, this episode is for you.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Vocabulary: Speaking & Expressing Opinions, Food & Eating, Texture & Sensory Experience, Pricing & Value, People & CultureGrammar: Relative clauses – adding natural detail and explanation (e.g. "Fish and chips, which is a staple in the UK, is often eaten with salt and vinegar."), Past habits with 'would' and 'used to' (e.g. "We used to get fish and chips after football."), Causative form ('have/get something done', ‘make something happen’)✨ Get the transcript (with highlighted vocabulary) and flashcard pack for this episode:Join my Patreon for €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124977724💡 Do you love my English lessons? Want to support my work? 😊Buy me a cup of tea ☕ https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin my Patreon for €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish🤯 Too difficult?Don’t worry. Listen to:The beginner’s version on Beginner’s English with JamesThe intermediate version on Slow English with James.
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