Kate moves to Taiwan and chats about meeting LEPsters, comedy acts leading to job offers, Barbie rebranding, language learning methods, stand-up comedy in Taiwan, navigating public transport, morning coffee chats, Andes survival story, language nuances, and listener gratitude.

Explore the intricate world of international diplomacy at UNESCO, from navigating cultural nuances in communication to securing funding for oceanographic programs. Dive into the complexities of diplomatic meetings, decision-making, and the role of humor in serious discussions. Learn about the guest's musical journey and multicultural upbringing, along with the sentimental value of guitars. Witness the harmonious blend of diplomacy, communication, and music in this engaging episode.

Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English joins Luke to discuss social, economic, and political changes in the USA and the UK. Topics include wealth inequality, recent union wins, shifting societal dynamics, and the importance of bridging divisions. The hosts also reflect on the pandemic's impact and express hope for the future.

This episode is all about the different modes of communication that we use beyond the 4 linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening speaking. My guest is Nik Peachey who has helped to write a new paper published by OUP called "Multimodality in ELT: Communication Skills for Today’s Generation". Listen to Nik and me chatting about the importance of multimodal literacy in our social interactions and in the ways we consume and produce media online.🔗 Episode page with intro notes 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/02/06/867-multimodal-communication-with-nik-peachey/📄 Read the OUP paper "Multimodality in ELT: Communication Skills for Today’s Generation" 👉 https://elt.oup.com/feature/global/expert/multimodality?itm_source=oup-elt-site&itm_medium=hero-banner&itm_campaign=ww-multimodality&cc=ca&selLanguage=sk Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The host reflects on reaching 1 million subscribers on YouTube, discusses the significance and misconceptions. They talk about the availability of podcast services, recent venture into video content, and recording episodes with their children. The conversation includes playful discussions about numbers, manners, and gratitude. They also reflect on the challenges of creating content for English learners, the importance of ad revenue, and mention Acast.

Amber & Paul, participants in the Lying Game, join Luke for a funny and unpredictable speaking game. They share stories about hot air balloon adventures, experiences with cows, and observations of a powerful gorilla. The hosts also discuss fear of cows, share a humorous anecdote involving R2D2, and announce an upcoming live show in Paris. They explore the difference between 'bull crap' and 'bull shit', discuss the possibility of being trampled by cows, and provide updates on upcoming episodes and LEP Premium Series 56.

Amber and Paul return to the podcast for a fun conversation about various topics, including Paul's anger, Amber getting crushed in her bed, British children not needing coats, Luke's special gifts for them, Paul's comedy tour, Amber's trip to London, The Beatles' "Now & Then", Paul's career, and Amber's kids saying funny things.

Join the speaker as they discuss cold weather, not washing cups, sleep deprivation, New Year's Eve celebrations, stand-up comedy, recommended YouTube channels, and recent horror films in this entertaining and informative podcast.

LEP goes through tips for improving English in 2024, reflects on learning French, and shares fun experiences like cooking truffle risotto in Paris and attending a cooking event with a French chef. They discuss strategies for learning French, the importance of listening and speaking skills in English, and various ways to practice and improve language skills.

In this podcast, Luke Thompson is joined by Stephen from Simple English News Daily podcast. They discuss topics such as the controversial death of Yevgeny Prigogian, the passing of actor Matthew Perry, the challenges of discussing the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the popularity of Taylor Swift in the entertainment industry.