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Want to sound perfectly posh and positively splendid? Here are some absolutely spiffing British slang toff words and phrases to make you sound just like an upper-class twit! What-o! We give the meaning and origin of each phrase too. The images used in the video are all in the public domain. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.' Sources: <a href="https://www.wikihow.com/Talk-Posh">https://www.wikihow.com/Talk-Posh</a> <a href="https://letslearnslang.com/posh-british-slang-meaning">https://letslearnslang.com/posh-british-slang-meaning</a>/

These are the most famous and notorious real-life British pirates who roamed the Caribbean seas during the so-called ‘Golden Age of Piracy’ between 1650 and 1720. They include Henry Morgan, William ‘Captain’ Kidd, ‘Blackbeard’ (real name Edward Teach), Charles Vane, ‘Calico Jack’ (real name John Rackham), Mary Read, and Ann Bonny. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license'. Other images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/pirates-of-england">https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/pirates-of-england</a>/ <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Age_of_Piracy">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Age_of_Piracy</a> <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/golden-age-piracy">https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/golden-age-piracy</a>

It's amazing how many differences there are! American English and British English - same language ... or is it? All images used are in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/american-english-to-british-english-4010264">https://www.thoughtco.com/american-english-to-british-english-4010264</a> | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_American_and_British_English_(A%E2%80%93L">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_American_and_British_English_(A%E2%80%93L</a>)

We’ve been asked to define some British political terms that are often strange and confusing to people from outside the UK. Terms such as Black Rod, Tory, Backbencher, and a Hung Parliament. Please let us know if YOU would like any further British political terms explained, in the comments section below. Images used in the video are all in the public domain. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license'. Sources: <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary">https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary</a>/

What exactly is Boxing Day? Is it putting on boxing gloves after a particularly trying Christmas spent with the in-laws? Does it involve the recycling of empty boxes left over from Christmas? Maybe it's the return of unwanted presents to various retail stores? Or maybe something else? Images used in the video are all in the public domain. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.' All opinions expressed in this video are our own. Sources: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day</a> | <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/boxing-day">https://nationaltoday.com/boxing-day</a>/ | <a href="https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a34533542/boxing-day-history">https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a34533542/boxing-day-history</a>/

What is a very British Christmas? What are mince pies and do they actually contain meat? What are Christmas crackers? What is a Panto? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions will be now revealed! All opinions expressed in this video are our own. Images used in the video are all in the public domain. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.' Sources: <a href="https://www.greatbritishbucketlist.com/british-christmas-traditions">https://www.greatbritishbucketlist.com/british-christmas-traditions</a>/ | <a href="https://www.bbcamerica.com/blogs/10-british-christmas-traditions-including-some-delicious-festive-food--1015605">https://www.bbcamerica.com/blogs/10-british-christmas-traditions-including-some-delicious-festive-food--1015605</a>

This is something that confuses a lot of people. In this video, we explain exactly what each term means. The images used in the video are all in the public domain. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license'. Sources: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom</a> | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain</a> | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Isles">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Isles</a>

A brief overview of the legislative body of government in the UK. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license'. Other images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary">https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary</a>/ | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom</a>

Here are the correct and the incorrect pronunciations. How many of these are you pronouncing wrong? The images used in the video are all in the public domain. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license' Sources: <a href="https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/property/a30805564/mispronounced-uk-towns">https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/property/a30805564/mispronounced-uk-towns</a>/ | <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2016/08/04/19-british-place-names-youve-been-mispronouncing-your-entire-life-6046790">https://metro.co.uk/2016/08/04/19-british-place-names-youve-been-mispronouncing-your-entire-life-6046790</a>/ | <a href="https://word-connection.com/british-place-names-you-probably-cant-pronounce">https://word-connection.com/british-place-names-you-probably-cant-pronounce</a>/

Hilarious British street signs you just won't believe! Laugh out loud funny, naughty, and very weird! Images used in this video are in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://ww2.vansdirect.co.uk/uks-rudest-funniest-road-names">https://ww2.vansdirect.co.uk/uks-rudest-funniest-road-names</a>/ | <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5231521/Fanny-Hands-Lane-Honey-Knob-Hill-list.html">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5231521/Fanny-Hands-Lane-Honey-Knob-Hill-list.html</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/gallery/britains-rudest-road-signs-18679859">https://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/gallery/britains-rudest-road-signs-18679859</a>

Same veggies but with different word names. It's amazing how many differences there are! American and British English - same language ... or is it?? The images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://7esl.com/british-vs-american-food-names">https://7esl.com/british-vs-american-food-names</a>/ | <a href="http://www.lostinthepond.com/2014/01/56-food-related-word-differences.html#.YxklpXbMJPY">http://www.lostinthepond.com/2014/01/56-food-related-word-differences.html#.YxklpXbMJPY</a>

American English vs British English. Same language ... or is it?? These food items have the same word name but have different meanings across the pond! Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license' and other images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_American_and_British_English_(A%E2%80%93L">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_American_and_British_English_(A%E2%80%93L</a>) | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_American_and_British_English_(M%E2%80%93Z">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_American_and_British_English_(M%E2%80%93Z</a>)

These clothing items have the same word name but have a different meaning across the pond! Don't get caught out! All opinions expressed and information given in this video are our own and come from our own experiences of living in America and the UK. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license' and other images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_garments_having_different_names_in_American_and_British_English">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_garments_having_different_names_in_American_and_British_English</a> | <a href="http://projectbritain.com/americanbritish/clothes.html">http://projectbritain.com/americanbritish/clothes.html</a> | <a href="https://7esl.com/american-and-british-words-for-clothes">https://7esl.com/american-and-british-words-for-clothes</a>/

These British street signs are hilarious! Laugh out loud funny, naughty, and very weird! The images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://ww2.vansdirect.co.uk/uks-rudest-funniest-road-names">https://ww2.vansdirect.co.uk/uks-rudest-funniest-road-names</a>/ | <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5231521/Fanny-Hands-Lane-Honey-Knob-Hill-list.html">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5231521/Fanny-Hands-Lane-Honey-Knob-Hill-list.html</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/gallery/britains-rudest-road-signs-18679859">https://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/gallery/britains-rudest-road-signs-18679859</a>

Funny British place names you just won't believe!! Gasp!! The images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/10-of-britains-rudest-and-funniest-place-names">https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/10-of-britains-rudest-and-funniest-place-names</a>/ | <a href="https://anglotopia.net/ultimate-list-of-funny-british-place-names">https://anglotopia.net/ultimate-list-of-funny-british-place-names</a>/ | <a href="https://www.nationalworld.com/lifestyle/travel/rude-place-names-uk-a-list-of-some-of-the-rudest-sounding-places-in-the-uk-from-shitterton-to-twatt-3349922">https://www.nationalworld.com/lifestyle/travel/rude-place-names-uk-a-list-of-some-of-the-rudest-sounding-places-in-the-uk-from-shitterton-to-twatt-3349922</a>

Oh my, these British Street names are hilarious! Would you want to live on one of these weirdly named streets? Some of the photographic content is ‘licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)’ and some are 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license' Other images used in the video are all in the public domain. Sources: <a href="https://ww2.vansdirect.co.uk/uks-rudest-funniest-road-names">https://ww2.vansdirect.co.uk/uks-rudest-funniest-road-names</a>/ | <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5231521/Fanny-Hands-Lane-Honey-Knob-Hill-list.html">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5231521/Fanny-Hands-Lane-Honey-Knob-Hill-list.html</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/gallery/britains-rudest-road-signs-18679859">https://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/gallery/britains-rudest-road-signs-18679859</a>

Same language...or is it? These foods have the same word name but a different meaning across the pond! All opinions expressed and information given in this video are our own and come from our own experiences of living in America and the UK. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license'

Some of these normal American words are quite rude in the UK! Intrigued? Then give this video a look! All opinions expressed and information given in this video are our own and come from our own experiences of living in America and the UK. Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license' Other images used in the video are all in the public domain.