

Rock n' Roll English
Martin Johnston
Learn English. Learn real English. Learn Rock nβ Roll English!
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Apr 30, 2018 β’ 31min
E89: Babies and Royals πΆπ
They discuss the birth of a royal baby and their contrasting opinions on the royal family. They also talk about drugs, government officials at births, retirement of the queen's husband, and amusing observations about royal protocols. The podcast concludes with an exploration of vocabulary related to babies and royals.

Apr 23, 2018 β’ 28min
E88: University in Britain π
University life in Britain is explored in this episode, with topics ranging from wild antics involving drinking and hospital visits, to reminiscing about university in the mid-2000s. The hosts also discuss university graduations, societies, student debt, and the perception of teaching as a career. Throughout the podcast, they provide explanations and examples of various vocabulary related to the topic.

Apr 19, 2018 β’ 19min
E87: Conversation with Fluency MC ποΈ
Fluency MC, an English teacher who helps students learn English via Hip-Hop, talks about using music as a language learning tool and writing songs with grammar structures and vocabulary. They also discuss difficult verbs and phrasal verbs, the process of writing songs, and the importance of language learning.

Apr 16, 2018 β’ 31min
E86: Expert Tips from English with Adriana π‘
In this episode, Adriana from English with Adriana shares excellent tips on learning English. They discuss the benefits of dictation, the differences between Australian and British English, and Australian Christmas traditions. Worth a listen for rock and roll vocabulary and language learning advice.

Apr 9, 2018 β’ 27min
E85: You Can't Buy Experience πΈ
In this episode, the hosts discuss rebranding, Easter holidays, and stoicism. They also talk about backup plans and aging, visiting art exhibitions and opinions on modern art, experiences, pets, and student debt. The episode also includes a discussion on rock and roll vocabulary.

Apr 2, 2018 β’ 28min
E84: Easter, Pizza Express & 9am Drinking ππ»
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the true meaning of Easter, Jesus' crucifixion, and the Last Supper. They also delve into a lively debate about the significance of rabbits and eggs during Easter, and touch upon various idioms and slang expressions.

Mar 26, 2018 β’ 23min
E83: Mistakes, Trojan Horses and Spreadsheets
The podcast explores the importance of mistakes and mastering skills through the 10,000 hours rule. The hosts share personal examples of bad decisions and discuss how people judge others based on trivial things. They make jokes about spreading the word like Jesus and discuss the expression 'make a pig's ear of something'. The hosts also share humorous anecdotes about language mistakes and cover blessings, offensive words, idioms, and vocabulary related to timing and repetition.

Mar 19, 2018 β’ 29min
E82: Donald Trump, Walls and Wrestling
Last week we spoke inspriation, so we thought we would continue that and talk about an inspiration man: Mr. Donald Trump. Find out about his love for the Bible, dating your daughter, Dan the Man jumping under beds and lots and lots of RnR vocabulary! Just keep calm people and keep on ROCKin'!

Mar 12, 2018 β’ 27min
E81: Inspire Me, Inspire Vincent Van Gogh
Looking for some inspiration? Everyone wants it (it's always good), but here are some ways to get it baby! There's talk of peope DIGGING holes, drawing naked women, BUCKET lists and much more! This is inspiration people and the best thing is that it's FREE and it's ROCKin'!

Mar 5, 2018 β’ 23min
E80: How to F*ck Off a British Person
Do you ever eat the last biscuit in the pack without asking if anyone wants it? If you do, then that is one way to make a British person angry! Find out other ways in today's show, as well as NECKING drinks, doing a CUT AND CHAT, BLOOD that boils and lots more! RnR vocabulary like it's going out of fashon - just keeeeeeep on ROCKin' people!