We ho ho ho'pe you're excited - as it's the Christmas Special! What does Christmas mean to Chris? Is there anything James really does not like about the festive period?  Then in the Christmas Quiz, can you guess the country that spends the 25th December at KFC, and another where you will find pickles hanging on Christmas trees?  Want to chat? Email us at thechewsdaychats@gmail.com . . . Notes to follow ..read more

Chris & James are back to discuss the UK class system. Are they 'geezers' or 'chaps'? What's the difference between people in the middle classes vs the upper classes? And, most importantly, has Chris ever worn red trousers?   Plus we answer your questions in this week's Chewsday Chats. . . Email us at thechewsdaychats@gmail.com . . . Episode: Key Words Part One Laddish (adj, informal): a male person of any age from early boyhood Hot toddie (noun): a usually hot drink consisting of liquor (such as rum), water, sugar, and spices Posh (adj, british): someone or something that is expe ..read more

This week Chris and James discuss fighting! Is Chris argumentative or easy going? And does James ever fight about the where to go for a beer? Plus, what the hell is a 'barney'? Find out in this week's Chewsday Chats. - - Have a question or thought? Email us at thechewsdaychats@gmail.com - - *notes to follow ..read more

Today James & Chris are reunited to discuss crime! Why was James "arrested" in Japan? What crime did Chris commit as a child? Is it really illegal to be drunk in a pub? Find out all the answers in this week's Chewsday Chats! . . . Have a question? Email theChewsdaychats@gmail.com . Key expressions below --> . Part One: Galavant (verb): to roam or travel for pleasure Right up one's street (idiom, British, informal): well suited to one's tastes, interests, or abilities. Star-studded (adjective): featuring a number of famous people, especially actors or sports players. Rough and r ..read more

Many people are on strike across the UK right now. This ranges from workers at airlines, to train drivers. Is this understandable or simply selfish? We hear what James and the general public think about this. In Part 2 we test your listening skills with a quiz before finishing with the crowd-pleaser Idiom of the Week ! What do you think about today's topic of striking?  What do you think about the new format of the pod? Tell us at thechewsdaychats@gmail.com Part One  Strike (noun):  a refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attemp ..read more

Calling all Chewsday Chatters...we're back and ready to talk! Have you ever taken a phone call in English? How about an awkward phone call from your boss? Today we tackle some tricky conversations, and share some useful phone phrases!  Want a question answered? Ask us at thechewsdaychats@gmail.com Key Vocabulary BELOW Part One... Dabble (verb): to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest Chubby (adjective): plump and rounded Ostracised (verb): exclude from a society or group (a) bargain (noun): a thing bought or offered ..read more

What do Chris & James enjoy about solo travelling? What are the best countries you can visit by yourself? What's the difference between a khaze and a commode? All shall be revealed in this week's Chewsday Chats! Learn lots of commonly used vocab by following along with the notes below. You can also now email us at thechewsdaychats@gmail.com Episode Notes: Part one Gorgeous  (adj): beautiful; very attractive I'll say! (informal, expression): used to indicate one completely agrees with what has just been said Affair (noun): a sexual relationship between two people, one or both of w ..read more

Would you rather push a person onto a train or sniff their armpits? Would you rather be a professional apologiser or mourner? In this episode of the Chewsday Chats we explore the world of weird work! Lots of new words and expressions can be found in the notes below --> Get in touch with us: thechewsdaychats@gmail.com Part One workaholic (adj): a person who compulsively works excessively hard and long hours knuckle down (phrasal verb) :apply oneself seriously to a task swings and roundabouts (idiom): two choices or situations are basically the same because they have an equal number of ..read more

What makes the Scottish different? Can James even understand Scottish English? In this episode, Chris & James chat all things Scotland and help you navigate the land of tartan kilts and bright orange fizzy drinks. Part One Bloody hell (informal, British): used to express anger, annoyance, or shock Loch (noun, Scottish): a lake Scenic (adj): relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery Strenuous (adj): requiring or using great effort or exertion Toddler (noun): a young child who is just beginning to walk Irn Bru (noun): the best drink on earth (if you ask a Scottish perso ..read more

What do British people really think of the royal family? Is the UK monarchy the richest in the world? Does the queen own all of the country's swans? And, perhaps most importantly, which football team does the Queen support? As we head towards the Queen's 70-year Platinum Anniversary, we talk all things regal. *apologies in advance for the issues with the sound quality in this episode ..read more