British English Newsletter
A weekly newsletter to immerse yourself in English with short stories, dialogues, news and language-learning tips.
Subtitles or no subtitles?
The eternal debate for English learners! 🍿🤯
Series with subtitles or "raw" (without anything) to improve your English? 🤔
Let's start with the non-negotiable base: it must ALWAYS be in the Original Version (O.V.). Dubbing is forbidden here.
🚫 But what do we do with those little letters at the bott...
Jan 21, 2026
If you know these phrases your English is AMAZING!
Hey everyone!
I’m going to be completely honest: if you’re already using these 10 phrases naturally in conversation, your English is absolutely amazing. We’re talking C1 level and beyond.
Most learners get stuck using the same "safe" vocabulary, but if you want to break through that plateau and s...
Jan 14, 2026
Happy New Year! 🎉
Hi everyone,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic break and are feeling refreshed and ready to take your English to the next level in 2026.
A new year is the perfect time to reset your goals. To help you get started, I’ve put together a list of 10 essential idioms and phrasal verbs rela...
Jan 07, 2026
🚀 Big News: The "English with Lewis" App is LIVE!
Hi,
I have some incredible news to share with you all. If you’ve been following my journey, you know that my biggest passion is helping you become fluent in English. Today, that mission takes a massive leap forward.
I am officially launching my brand new mobile app: English with Lewis!
📖 The Jour...
Dec 30, 2025
📩 Work Phrasal Verbs You NEED to Know!
Hey team! 👋
Today we’re diving into 10 phrasal verbs about work 💼 that’ll make your English sound way more natural. These are the ones native speakers use all the time in offices, shops, and even when they’re moaning about their boss 😂.
Let’s break ‘em down 👇
🔟 The Phrasal Verb Line-Up
Take on...
Oct 01, 2025
✨ Big News: 7-Day Trial of the British English Immersion Club! 🇬🇧
Hey there 👋
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be part of the British English Immersion Club? Well, now’s your chance to dip your toes in the water without diving straight into the deep end 🌊😉
What’s the Club all about?
It’s a monthly subscription designed for B1–C2 learners who want to level...
Sep 15, 2025
✉️ The Magic of GET in English!
Hey there! 👋
Let’s be honest… the verb GET in English is like that one mate at a party who somehow manages to do everything. 🎉
Wanna buy something? → You “get” it.Need to become rich/famous/hungry? → You “get” it.Trying to understand what your English teacher just said? → “Ahh, I get it!”Even whe...
Sep 03, 2025
🎒 Back to School Vibes – 20 Useful Expressions for the New Term
Hey everyone! 👋
Summer is coming to an end and it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Whether you're going back to school 🏫, back to work 💼, or just trying to rebuild your daily routine, here are 20 super useful phrasal verbs and idioms related to education and learning to help you sound...
Aug 25, 2025
10 Common Sayings in British English
Hi everyone,
This week in the British English Immersion Club we’re speaking all about holidays and travel ✈️ — so I thought I’d share 10 common sayings that you’ll hear in everyday British English. These aren’t formal phrases; they’re the kind of language that makes you sound natural and fluent.
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Aug 18, 2025
🏖 Taking a Mini Break...
Hi everyone,
I’m going on a well-deserved mini break for a week, so this week I’m not teaching any classes in order to recharge my batteries 🔋☀️
In the spirit of holidays, here are some idioms and phrasal verbs related to time off and holidays, with short explanations and example sentences:
🏝 Idi...
Aug 12, 2025
📺 “10 Brilliant British Series That’ll Boost Your English Without Feeling Like Homework” 🇬🇧🍵
Because learning English is better when it involves tea, sarcasm, and a little bit of scandal.
These shows are perfect for improving your listening skills, picking up slang, and getting comfy with British culture. From posh palaces to dodgy pubs — you’re in for a treat 🛋️✨
👑 1. The Crown (2016–...
Aug 04, 2025
🎥 "10 Brilliant British Films for Boosting Your English!" 🇬🇧🍿
Because sometimes your English teacher is a bloke called Hugh Grant.
Whether you fancy a bit of posh pronunciation 👨💼, cockney chaos 🧢, or Scottish sass 🐑, these British films will boost your listening, slang, and culture all in one bingeable go! 💂🎞️
🎞️ 1. Notting Hill (1999)
Vibe: Romantic Co...
Jul 28, 2025