

Rock n' Roll English
Martin Johnston
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Apr 27, 2017 • 22min
E25: How to be more positive in life
Learn how to be more positive in life with helpful tips and anecdotes. Explore the impact of DJs saving lives, friendly neighbors, and fun Rock n' Roll vocabulary. Dive into the importance of embracing positivity, handling negative situations, and staying optimistic. Discover techniques like managing anger, performing acts of kindness, and the joy of having pets. Wrap up with grammar tips, jokes, and uplifting music for a positive end.

Apr 24, 2017 • 21min
E24: St. George's Day!
Unveiling the myths of St. George, controversy over celebrating, David Beckham's modern symbolism, and learning RnR vocab with dragon-slaying tales.

Apr 20, 2017 • 19min
E23: Will you marry me?
Join Dan the Man and the host as they discuss English weddings and wedding music, from stag and hen parties to the significance of great songs. Explore vibrant wedding antics, romantic traditions, and challenging gender stereotypes in weddings. Dive into the discussion on marriage, wedding traditions, and the costs associated with tying the knot.

Apr 13, 2017 • 28min
E22: Differences between British English, American English and Australian English
An Englishman, an American, and an Australian discuss the differences between British, American, and Australian English accents. They delve into slang terms, stereotypes, and linguistic nuances, exploring topics such as 'pants,' 'thongs,' and contrasting sporting terminology. The conversation highlights the colorful variations and unique vocabulary differences in these English variants.

Apr 10, 2017 • 17min
E21: Time FLIES when you're having fun!
Discover the host's fear of flying with rosary beads for safety and a bizarre hijacking incident involving a drunk hijacker. The podcast also delves into humorous anecdotes like airplane toilet discomfort, odd pricing for parking airplanes, and language nuances in flight terminology. Banter on safety, time perception, and English vocabulary terms makes for an entertaining listen.

Apr 6, 2017 • 18min
E20: How to MAINTAIN friendships
Some useLESS information about how to maintain friendships, stories about weddings, monkeys and lots of other useLESS things in today's episode... BUT there is some useFUL RnR vocabulary as always - Happy Listening!

Apr 3, 2017 • 19min
E19: F*ck Facebook
Posting pictures of your food before you eat it and after you eat it IS NOT ON! What does that mean?! Find out in today's show and listen to us MOAN about Facebook and lots of other RnR vocab and grammar - even some 3rd conditional - ooooh SEXY stuff!

Mar 30, 2017 • 20min
E18: April Fools' Day
Exploring the history and traditions of April Fools' Day, including infamous pranks and reactions. From fake pregnancy announcements to hilarious mix-ups, with a tribute to Marvin Gaye. Learn sexy new vocabulary and have a laugh with funny anecdotes

Mar 27, 2017 • 18min
E17: God Bless America
Former President BARACK OBAMA discusses love and hate for America. Topics include stereotypes, cultural contrasts between Americans and English, comical mix-up with dates, and exploring opinions on America with language insights.

Mar 23, 2017 • 18min
E16: Animals make you healthier
Exploring how animals can improve health, the hosts share their differing views on pets and their emotional bonds. From personal fears to funny anecdotes, they cover dog-related vocabulary and experiences, including a nerve-wracking encounter with a stray dog while cycling. Touching on animal cruelty and love, this episode is filled with humorous banter and personal stories.