Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

In this unplanned rambling episode, the speaker discusses hump day, bed bugs in Paris, fashion trends from their youth, CDs vs cassettes vs vinyl, the most relaxing place in the world, Japanese zen gardens, Hunter S Thompson, their most disgusting job, and more.

Podcast regular James, the host's brother, joins for a deep and humorous conversation. They discuss books, AI, films quotes, music, and UFO sightings. Topics also include the concept of secret weapons in bands, the release of an album under an alias, DJing and different moods, audience retention in podcast episodes, post-punk percussionist Stephen Morris, estheats, misconceptions about tea, dangers of AI, 2001: A Space Odyssey, psychology of colors, and personal demons and courage.

In this podcast, Luke Thompson talks with Joe Dale, an EdTech guru and modern foreign language teaching consultant, about the use of ChatGPT in language teaching. They discuss its potential benefits and limitations, as well as its combination with other software to enhance functionality. They also explore the use of ChatGPT in English language education, narrow reading, and adapting lesson plans. Additionally, they touch on the limitations of ChatGPT, reactions to AI and ChatGPT, and various software tools for language teaching.

Accent coach Luke Nicholson shares insights on improving pronunciation in English. Topics include the complexity of pronunciation, the role of an accent coach, teaching pronunciation, weird English spelling, and the importance of familiarity in language learning.

The podcast features a personal account of the birth of the host's son and the experience of becoming parents. It covers topics such as childbirth vocabulary, the use of epidural, breastfeeding benefits and experiences, and the growth and development of their newborn son. They also discuss the TV show 'The Crown', language learning, and milestones in their daughter's development.

In this rambling and unscripted episode, the speaker discusses topics like becoming a father again, recent films watched, a funny recording of their daughter speaking English, and a stand-up comedy performance. They also talk about hand injury treatment, littering, Monopoly, fake accounts, scams, scam alerts, and parental leave. Additionally, they share their thoughts on recent Marvel movies and provide an in-depth analysis of the 'Fast and Furious' franchise.

Anna Tyrie, a language teacher and podcast host, talks with Luke about childhood memories, rules, winning strategies, and the history of Monopoly. They explore the meanings of 'monopoly' and the game's components. They discuss favorite tokens, ironing clothes, gameplay strategies, and the revealing nature of the game. They uncover the origins of Monopoly as a critique of the property market and discuss the fastest possible game.

The podcast explores curious mysteries, jokes, and observations about the English language and life in general. Topics include linguistic quirks, the psychology of unplanned twins, humorous questions and contradictions, everyday life curiosities, origins of transportation terms, definitions of vocabulary, and the benefits of subscribing to Luke's English Podcast Premium.

Kate Billington, an English teacher, stand-up comedian, and professional cake maker, discusses her cycling trip to Berlin, a nasty bicycle accident in Paris, the expression 'should have would have could have', shocking news, cricket and the expression 'she had a good innings', phone distractions, the etiquette of eating on a podcast, awkwardness, laughter, and speed of speech, interpretations of 'it's all downhill', finding the perfect Instagram handle, 'top of the Bill' and cake, cycling from Jermont to Berlin, a cycling accident and concussion, premium content and different types of episodes with pronunciation practice, accessing English language learning resources online, and cycling adventures and funny stories.

This is the longest episode of LEP so far, and it's a solo ramble. I talk freely about a lovely day I had in Paris earlier this year, which really stuck in my memory. Relax, follow my words, hang out with me for 3 hours, get stranded on a desert island of the imagination, and then get rescued. Includes a haircut, a sleep and a t-shirt change during the episode.👉 📖 Script/notes available on the episode page here https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sQd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.