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

368. The LEP Annual General Meeting 2016 / QUESTIONS

Aug 2, 2016

01:19:09

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Join a quirky annual meeting that’s more fun than formal! Discover the hilarious confusion around terms like 'annual' and 'biannual'. Expect audience engagement with topics like Pokémon Go and plans for future meet-ups. Get a behind-the-scenes look at creating a comedy show and hear about new music projects. Amusement reigns as a listener’s vampire email sparks laughter and reflections on pop culture. It's a delightful mix of fun, language advice, and creative sharing!

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The podcast discusses a unique reverse auction strategy by Mint Mobile designed to lower service prices amidst inflation challenges.

A clarification of frequency expressions in English highlights differences in interpretation between British and American English for better communication.

The speaker encourages transcription collaboration among listeners, enhancing comprehension and providing accessible written records of podcast episodes.

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Reverse Auction for Reduced Prices

The episode introduces a creative initiative by Mint Mobile to combat inflation by utilizing a reverse auction strategy to lower prices. The concept involves a reverse auctioneer, who facilitates competitive bidding to reduce the cost of services offered by Mint Mobile. This method contrasts with traditional auctions where prices increase, showcasing a unique approach to attract consumers amidst rising costs. This clever marketing tactic not only highlights the brand's innovative spirit but also its commitment to providing value to customers in challenging economic times.

Intro

2min

Understanding Frequency: The Confusion of Time Expressions

14min

Engaging the Audience: A Podcast Town Hall

35min

Comedy Creation and Music Making

5min

Vampires, Music, and the Torrent Dilemma

18min

Reflecting on Vampires: Myths and Meetings

6min

Welcome to the LEP Annual Meeting 2016, which actually doesn't take place on an annual basis. In this meeting I'm going to deal with various points of admin (including a language point about words like 'annual', 'biannual', 'biennial' etc, Pokemon Go, Transcript Collaboration, LEP Meet-Ups, Comedy shows, music, torrent sites and a comment from a vampire) and I'm going to ask you various questions during the episode.

Please give your answers to the questions (any of them) on the page for the episode here: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-6FP

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