

Rock n' Roll English
Martin Johnston
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Jul 6, 2017 • 25min
E45: International Kissing Day
We celebrate International Kissing Day is STYLE by speaking about kissing STRAY DOGS, kissing PAPER, the 3 SECOND RULE, Romeo and Juliet and lots and LOTS of RnR vocab and grammar - keeeeeep on ROCKin' baby!

Jul 3, 2017 • 22min
E44: How to CHANGE the WORLD
Exploring how to change the world through simple actions like donating blood, adopting animals, and donating clothing to charity shops. Delving into the joys of thrift shopping, social awkwardness, and cultural norms. Learning English phrases and advice on integration with humor and positivity.

Jun 29, 2017 • 23min
E43: 10 Ways To Feel More ALIVE
Dan the Man is slowly KILLING me with his boring voice, so here are 10 ways to make him feel more ALIVE! Stories (and music) that invole WILD things, DANCING in bedrooms and BREAKING the law, find out what the word CHAV means and much MORE - keeeeep on ROCKin' baby!

Jun 26, 2017 • 30min
E42: BEATLEMANIA!
Discover the allure of the Beatles and their everlasting popularity, from catchy tunes to quirky fun facts. Dive into conspiracy theories about Paul McCartney's 'death' and explore the eccentricities and squabbles within the band. Join the hosts in a mix of humor, music tastes, and RnR vocabulary for a mega episode!

Jun 22, 2017 • 25min
E41: Summer Summer SUMMERTIME!
Join the hosts as they discuss summer vibes, tan lines, and quirky summer facts like the Eiffel Tower growing taller. Banter about favorite and least favorite aspects of summer, including beer, sunburns, and mosquitoes. Discover rock and roll summer vocabulary and idioms while reminiscing about the joys of the season.

Jun 19, 2017 • 23min
E40: Do you want to be FAMOUS?!
Exploring the pros and cons of fame, wild rumors about celebrities, fashion influence of famous individuals, rock n' roll vocabulary, friendship among hosts, and positive vibes throughout the episode

Jun 15, 2017 • 29min
E39: Awkward situations with Luke's English Podcast
Luke from Luke's English Podcast joins the Rock n' Roll English hosts to discuss awkward situations like jumping in lakes, The Beatles, and navigating cultural greetings. Humorous anecdotes and funny insights on handling uncomfortable moments are shared, adding a touch of absurdity to the conversation.

Jun 12, 2017 • 25min
E38: Do we need The Queen?
Discover the controversy around The Queen's necessity in Britain, including her two birthdays and opposition from some English people. Dive into discussions on royal traditions, financial impact, and unpatriotic songs. Explore rock and roll vocabulary while debating the idea of making David Beckham the King for universal joy.

Jun 8, 2017 • 23min
E37: Who will win the UK election?
Explore the UK election with discussions on strange Election Day facts, The Spice Girls, The Queen, smoking DRUGS, and sexy RnR vocabulary. Unravel the intricacies of UK elections, banter about days of the week, MPs' ages, private school candidates, female representation in politics, and the influence of dogs on voting decisions. Dive into political inclinations, the Queen's neutrality, election expectations, and rock and roll vocabulary explanations.

Jun 5, 2017 • 17min
E36: Holiday Holiday Holiday
Join the host on a holiday trip to Sardinia with quirky encounters, bad audio quality but fantastic Rock and Roll vocabulary. Travel to Naples with a microphone, face potential mugging, and share humorous travel anecdotes. Explore the Isle of Man with J-Dog, cook poached eggs, and reminisce about hooligan activities on the last day of a holiday. Discover rock and roll vocabulary from the Sardinia trip involving 'lads', 'haggle', and 'dip'.