Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

891. The Bilingual Journalist (with Charles Pellegrin)

Jul 16, 2024

01:46:29

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Bilingual journalist Charles Pellegrin shares insights on broadcast journalism, TV news reports, experiences in China, Olympics in Paris, and challenges of being bilingual. They discuss language nuances, journalistic journey, economic impacts of hosting Olympics, life in Beijing, truth in journalism, and Euro 2024 football tournament.

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The influence of broadcast journalism conventions on English news reports, highlighting adaptation challenges.

Navigating technical complexities in TV news reporting, emphasizing the importance of learning and improvement.

Exploring satirical portrayals of media personalities like Alan Partridge as arrogant figures in broadcasting.

Overcoming challenges in live TV broadcasting, gaining confidence through experience and seamless transitions.

Deep dives

First Steps in Journalism

Starting with an internship at CNN, the speaker assisted as a producer and then transitioned to drafting and voicing scripts for reports, focusing on adapting to high stress and quick turnarounds.

Intro

2min

Bilingual Journalist in the World of Comedy and News Reporting

19min

Exploring the Guest's Multicultural Journey and Linguistic Mishaps

11min

Being Bilingual: A Linguistic Journey

8min

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Regret in Student Life

4min

Journey in the Journalism Field

2min

Journey in Journalism: From Intern to News Presenter

20min

Economic Implications of Hosting the Olympics

6min

Life as a Bilingual Journalist in Beijing

23min

10.

Truth in Journalism and Comedy Show Collaboration

7min

11.

Rambling about Euro 2024 Football Tournament and England's Progress

3min

12.

Summary of Recent Events and Future Plans

4min

Talking to bilingual journalist Charles Pellegrin (France 24) about how the conventions of broadcast journalism influence the way the English is used in news reports, how Charles started as a journalist, the challenge of making TV news reports, our time at university, the Olympics in Paris, and Charles' experiences of living and working in China.

👉 Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/07/16/891-the-bilingual-journalist-with-charles-pellegrin/

🎤 Luke & Charles' stand-up comedy show in Paris on 19 July (few tickets left) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-fried-comedy-night-tickets-603182383747

📲 Charles on Instagram & X

👉 https://www.instagram.com/chpilgrim/

👉 https://www.x.com/chpilgrim/

👉 https://www.instagram.com/charles_pellegrinf24/

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