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

62. Learning English - Advice from a German comedian living in London

Apr 3, 2011

37:15

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German comedian Paco Erhard, living in London, shares his experiences as a learner of English and performing comedy in his second language. They discuss the importance of immersion and practical experience in language learning. They also explore the transition from writer to entertainer, and the preparations for the biggest comedy show in the world, Edinburgh.

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Speaking and immersing oneself in an English-speaking environment is crucial for language acquisition, even with limited vocabulary.

London offers aspiring comedians numerous opportunities to perform in the comedy capital of the world, while the Edinburgh Comedy Festival provides exposure and experience in front of diverse audiences.

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Paco Aixart: A Multilingual Comedian

Paco Aixart, a German comedian, shares his experiences as a learner of English and provides essential advice for anyone hoping to improve their English skills. Paco emphasizes the importance of speaking the language and immersing oneself in an English-speaking environment. He believes that speaking is the key to language acquisition, and even if you have limited vocabulary, the more you practice, the more you will learn. Paco also discusses his journey into stand-up comedy and the unique challenges of performing comedy in a second language.

Introduction

5min

The Origin of the Name 'Paco'

2min

The Importance of Immersion and Practical Experience in Language Learning

9min

English Tourists and Entertainment Shows in Resorts, Transitioning from Writer to Entertainer

2min

From Hotel Entertainer to Comedian

16min

Preparations for the Edinburgh Show and Show Description

3min

This is the first in a series of 2 interviews with the comedian Paco Erhard. Paco is originally from Germany but he has lived in America and Spain and he currently lives in London. He speaks 4 languages and is a proficient speaker of English. He is a performer of stand up comedy in both English and German. His show was a big success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PACO ERHARD click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/learning-english-advice-from-a-german-comedian-living-in-london/

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