

Rock n' Roll English
Martin Johnston
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Jun 1, 2017 • 24min
E35: Why is it so difficult to say nice things?
Discussing the challenge of saying nice things, including anecdotes about a car crash and losing money. Exploring the psychology behind positivity, analyzing dog behavior, and the genetic predisposition to negativity. Language analysis, vocabulary explanations, and rock and roll music make for an entertaining episode.

May 29, 2017 • 34min
E34: How to move from B2 to C1
Language learning expert Olly Richards shares tips on moving from B2 to C1 proficiency level in English, including study techniques, useful apps, and speaking practice. The podcast highlights the importance of daily routines, finding good teachers for feedback, and utilizing language learning apps for effective learning.

May 25, 2017 • 23min
E33: 10 Things you DIDN'T know about France!
Discover quirky French facts, crazy laws (like marrying a dead person), interesting tidbits about France, a fun take on language history, and unique anecdotes about French culture - all sprinkled with RnR vocab and grammar. Stay tuned for more engaging content!

May 22, 2017 • 24min
E32: How much do you want to BET?
Dan lost the bet, so what else were we going to talk about?! BUT.... we move from toilets and potatoes and talk about the invention of SANDWICHES, kicking TEETH, winning the LOTTERY, RnR vocab and grammar and lots LOTS more - ROCK ON baby!

May 18, 2017 • 23min
E31: Why you should cycle to work
Discover the benefits of cycling to work for a better sex life and other mind-blowing facts. Get ready for Rocky Balboa tales, a potato-in-mouth challenge, and hilarious grammar lessons. Don't miss out on the fun anecdotes and vocabulary in this entertaining episode!

May 15, 2017 • 21min
E30: 12 Things Happy Couples Do
Delving into quirky behaviors of happy couples, discussing sex, David Beckham, and pens going in ars*s. Exploring relationship dynamics, importance of honesty, and quirky scenarios with sarcasm and absurdity. Touching on partner preferences, stress of parenthood, and social media influence on relationships.

May 11, 2017 • 24min
E29: Wear Two Different Coloured Shoes Day!
Hosts talk about the symbolism of dreaming about shoes, Dan the Man stealing shoes, high-heels, Marilyn Monroe, and lots of RnR vocab and grammar. Fun and intriguing anecdotes shared throughout the episode.

May 8, 2017 • 16min
E28: Pull your SOCKS up!
Celebrate Wear No Socks Day with a quirky discussion on socks, feet facts, and RnR vocabulary. Learn about historical sock origins, sock rules, odd socks preferences, and peculiar sock oddities. Wrap up with Christmas sock traditions and a heartfelt dedication.

May 4, 2017 • 22min
E27: Drinking is GOOD for you!
Find out HOW drinking can be good for you in today's show... PLUS stories about JUMPING out of windows, wearing beer GOGGLES, sleeping OUTSIDE and lots of RnR vocabulary and grammar - BOOM shake the ROOM!

May 1, 2017 • 20min
E26: International Workers' Day!
In this episode, you will probably learn NOTHING about International Workers' Day, but you WILL hear some great work related stories that involve sh!tting in the street, SLEEPING in the toilet, getting SOAKED on a paper-round, lots of RnR vocab plus Dan the Man has some important news - sounds GOOOOOOD!