This is the second episode in a mini series about British folktales and legends. Mike and Owain tell you a story and have a chat about it.   Looking back at the history and culture of different parts of the world is fascinating. It gives a feel for where a particular community has come from and what their modern lives are founded on. The British Isles is no exception and we thought it would be interesting to share some those 'nuggets' of tradition and record ourselves as we have a quick chat about them.     In this episode, we chat about The Dog That Talked. Listen to the story and pause the audio before our chat to think about the following questions. What did you think of it? Did you like it? Why/why not? Have you heard the story before? Was it exactly the same? Were there any differences?   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

This is the first episode in a new mini series based on British folktales and legends. Mike and Owain tell you a story, repeat it in summary format and have a chat about it.   Looking back at the history and culture of different parts of the world is fascinating. It gives a feel for where a particular community has come from and what their modern lives are founded on. The British Isles is no exception and we thought it would be interesting to share some those 'nuggets' of tradition and record ourselves as we have a quick chat about them.     In this episode, we chat about Ashey Pelt. Listen to the story and pause the audio before our chat. Which well-known fairy  tale has the same basic storyline?   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

A New Year, a new episode and new beginnings!   Mike and Owain catch up and talk about the plan for The English Waffle this year. Listen to find out what audio treats they have in store!   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

As the end of the year draws near, Owain and Mike have a quick chat to talk about New Year's Eve in London.    Listen to find out how people in London celebrate the end of the year and some of the traditions associated with this time of year.   Also, listen for details of Mike's new listening course. There is a special discount for EW listeners! So, get your orders in quick!   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

Mike and Owain have a catch-up chat! They answer questions about 2021 and wish each other a Merry Christmas.   Listen for some exciting news about the first English Waffle online listening course!   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

This is number 4 in the accent mini series. We go around the UK and talk to people from different regions, each with their own regional accent.     Spoken English can be really different from one region of the UK to the next. Some say we have the largest variation of accents of any country. That means there is no single ‘British accent’.   We thought it would be good listening practice to become more familiar with some different British accents.   In this episode, Mike talks to Ollie. Where do you think he's from?   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

This time Owain is speaking to Anton who is one of my students. If you’re thinking of coming to live in the UK or even just coming to visit, you'll find this interesting. We talk about some of his experiences since he arrived with his partner this year.   This episode as part of our commitment to explore and share World Englishes. English is an organic thing which has grown and developed to include far more people, ideas and stories than those who speak it as a native language. We want to bring you the voices of English speakers around the world as part of a rich listening diet that will prepare you to communicate with anyone you may meet.   So, here’s Anton, now based in London but originally from Siberia in Russia.     Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

Welcome to the second in a mini series in which we go around the UK and talk to people from different regions. Each of them having their own regional accent.     Spoken English can be really different from one region of the UK to the next. Some say we have the largest variation of accents of any country. That means there is no single ‘British accent’.   So, we thought it would be useful to give you some listening practice and have the opportunity to become more familiar with some different British accents.   In this episode, Mike talks to Steve. Where do you think he's from?   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

Welcome to the second in a mini series in which we go around the UK and talk to people from different regions. Each of them having their own regional accent.     Spoken English can be really different from one region of the UK to the next. Some say we have the largest variation of accents of any country. That means there is no single ‘British accent’.   So, we thought it would be useful to give you some listening practice and have the opportunity to become more familiar with some different British accents.   In this episode, Mike talks to Julie. Where do you think she's from?   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts

Welcome to the first of a mini series in which we go around the UK and talk to people from different regions. Each of them having their own regional accent.     Spoken English can be really different from one region of the UK to the next. Some say we have the largest variation of accents of any country. That means there is no single ‘British accent’.   So, we thought it would be useful to give you some listening practice and have the opportunity to become more familiar with some different British accents.   In this episode, Mike talks to Lisa. Where do you think she's from?   Tell us what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts