Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 912. Bits & Bobs 3 π Questions of English (Part 3) More Listener Comments
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Dec 10, 2024 Dive into a world of language quirks with amusing anecdotes about double negatives and the colloquial use of 'ain't.' Discover how listeners improve their skills through repeated listening, while also enjoying laughter-filled stories, like the whoopee cushion prank in a classroom. A hilarious driving journey showcases the fun side of practicing English, highlighting the blend of culture and customs in Ecuador. This blend of humor, grammar tips, and cultural insights makes it a delightful experience for language learners.
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Moby Doppelganger
- Andy Johnson, Luke's guest, is often mistaken for Moby.
- A drunk man at Notting Hill Carnival insisted Andy looked like Fatboy Slim, then corrected himself to Moby.
Rewind and Repeat
- Listen to podcast episodes multiple times to improve comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.
- The second time, you'll catch missed details and notice language used more easily.
Double Positive Joke
- A linguistics professor jokes that no language uses double positives to express negatives.
- A student sarcastically replies "Yeah, right," proving him wrong.