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#50 | Mission in Paris (with Luke Thompson)

Oct 17, 2023

In this podcast, Luke goes on a humorous and suspenseful mission through Paris to find his daughter's lost teddy bear. He encounters language barriers, cultural differences, and bureaucratic delays along the way. The podcast also discusses phrases like 'fit in' and 'punch', and explores children's attachment to comfort objects.

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Luke's mission in Paris showcases the challenges of language barriers and cultural differences.

The importance of comfort objects for children, such as the doo doo, is highlighted through Luke's journey.

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Mission to Find the Doo Doo

Luke embarks on a mission across Paris to find his daughter's lost toy, a doo doo, that she needs to sleep. He describes his journey through different parts of the city, including a dodgy area in the red light district. Luke shares his encounters with unhelpful bus drivers and challenges with communication in French. Eventually, he reaches the bus station, where he goes through a lengthy process to retrieve the bag containing the doo doo. With the precious toy in hand, he triumphantly returns home to his daughter, who is fast asleep.

Introduction

2min

Phrases and Expressions: Fit in, Punch, Seedy or Dodgy, Turn Up, Fast Asleep

5min

The Search for the Doo Doo

7min

Lost in Translation

10min

Children's attachment to comfort objects and a conversation with Luke

2min

When Luke’s daughter loses something important, he goes on a mission through Paris to get it back.

Level: Advanced

Accent: United Kingdom (London)

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5 words and expressions in today's story:

- TO NOT FIT IN: When you don't feel like you belong or are accepted in a specific group or situation.

- TO PUNCH SOMETHING OR SOMEONE: A strong hit made with a closed fist, often used in sports or as a sign of aggression.

- TO BE SEEDY OR DODGY: A part of town that is considered run-down, disreputable, or unsafe, often due to crime or lack of cleanliness.

- TO TURN UP SOMEWHERE: To arrive or appear at a specific place or event.

- TO BE FAST ASLEEP: Being in a deep sleep, often used to describe someone who is sleeping soundly and not easily awakened.

Episode Links:

👉 Find out more about Luke Thompson at ⁠Teacherluke.co.uk⁠

👉 Listen to The Superpower of Starting English Early with Kids on Luke’s English Podcast

👉 Watch Bree and Luke on YouTube

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