Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 860. Charles Dickens' Christmas Ghost Story (Learn English with a Short Story)
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Dec 22, 2023 Listen to Charles Dickens, famous author of classic literature, as he tells the classic Christmas ghost story 'A Christmas Carol'. The podcast explores the meaning of Christmas and introduces the story and its main characters. It discusses Scrooge's cold-heartedness and his transformation through visits from the three ghosts. The podcast highlights Scrooge's reflections on his past actions, his redemption, and acts of kindness.
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Christmas Spirit and Culture
- Christmas can be seen as a Christian festival but nowadays many celebrate it more as a mid-winter family festival.
- The spirit of Christmas involves peace, love, generosity, and goodwill toward others.
Supermarket Santa Decoration
- Luke tried to find Christmas decorations but only managed to get a chocolate Santa from the supermarket.
- The chocolate Santa stands on his podcast recording table as a small festive touch.
Use Dictionaries to Learn Vocabulary
- Use high-quality online dictionaries to look up unfamiliar words while listening to the story.
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