How do you say teacher in British?

teacher
  1. educationist.
  2. [chiefly British],
  3. educator,
  4. instructor,
  5. pedagogue.
  6. (also pedagog),
  7. preceptor,
  8. schoolteacher.
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How do you say boss in England?

  1. employer,
  2. gaffer.
  3. [British],
  4. ganger.
  5. [British]
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How do you say class in British?

Below is the UK transcription for 'class':
  1. Modern IPA: klɑ́ːs.
  2. Traditional IPA: klɑːs.
  3. 1 syllable: "KLAAS"
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What is British English called?

British English (BrE) or Anglo-English is the standard dialect of "English as used in Great Britain, as distinct from that used elsewhere." Variations exist in formal, written English in the United Kingdom.
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How do you say her in British accent?

Below is the UK transcription for 'her':
  1. Modern IPA: hə́ː
  2. Traditional IPA: hɜː
  3. 1 syllable: "HUR"
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How to pronounce TEACHER in British English



What are common British phrases?

11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
  • “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  • “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  • “I'm knackered!” meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  • Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  • “I'm chuffed to bits!” meaning “I'm very pleased.” ...
  • Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  • To bodge something. ...
  • “I'm pissed.”
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What does Guv mean in England?

guv (uncountable) (Britain, chiefly London, informal) A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
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What is a nice word for bossy?

Tending to give orders to others in an authoritative manner. authoritarian. domineering. overbearing. dictatorial.
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What do you call a boss lady?

A female leader of a work crew (a female foreperson or female foreman) forewoman. boss. manageress. captain.
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How do you address British teachers?

"Sir" with a name is ONLY for people with that rank in the U.K. peerage system (and perhaps other similar systems, I don't know). Without a name, "sir" is a title of respect that you can use with anyone. You can use "sir" without a name to address someone such as a teacher, but never with a name.
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Should I call my teacher Ms or Mrs?

Generally speaking you would say Ms. for either single or married, because you dont know and its not important that you know. in a classroom setting from a native english speaker with 6 years of university, you call the female teacher whatever they want you to call them.
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How do British students address their teachers?

They address their teacher with the polite form of you (Vous); they switch to Monsieur (Mr) or Madame (Mrs) with their teacher's last name in middle school. Unsurprisingly, youngsters in England also refer to their teacher as Mr or Mrs (plus their surname); this has always been the tradition.
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How do you say good morning in British slang?

Bore da (bore-eh-dah) - Good Morning.
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How do queens speak English?

Here are a few tips for improving your Queen's English:
  1. The essential tip: use long vowels. ...
  2. Purse your lips, open your throat and drop your jaw. ...
  3. Fully articulate each and every consonant. ...
  4. Make space around your 'r's. ...
  5. 'Y' not 'ee'. ...
  6. Avoid modern conventions.
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