In this episode, I&apos;ll explain what cockney rhyming slang is and provide a few examples of phrases that many people understand, even outside of London, where this coded language was created. Transcript coming soon. Words and phrases that might be new <ul><li>Cockney - refers to people / way of speaking in East London</li><li>soap - short for soap opera, dramatic, long-running tv shows</li><li>to rhyme - to make the same sound e.g. bone and phone</li><li>to pinch - to steal</li><li>you better not - don&apos;t</li><li>butcher - person who works cutting and selling meat</li><li>piss - a swearword meaning urine / pee</li></ul>Intro music is 'Just Relax' by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/?tab=audio&amp;utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=audio&amp;utm_content=11157">Lesfm</a> via&nbsp; Pixabay. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A Brit Difficult - Episode 20 - conversation with an English learner #5

A Brit Difficult is a podcast for intermediate learners of English that focuses on British English. Too often, people think of British English speakers all being White and speaking like the Queen, but there is a rainbow of voices and accents in the UK. We'll explore vocabulary and grammar, talk about British culture, and hear interviews with native speakers and English learners from around the UK. Contact us with ideas, questions and feedback on Instagram at @abritdifficultpodcast. Intro music is 'Just Relax' by Lesfm via Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.