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

The second part of my chat with Andy Johnson. Listen out for 18 more idioms which will be explained later. Topics include: Twitter abuse, the other Andy Johnson, training for the London Marathon + more. Transcripts and vocabulary definitions available. Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8dR  italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Andy Johnson including loads of idiomatic expressions and their explanations. First you can listen to a rambling chat with Andy and then I'll explain 25 idioms that came up during the conversation. Part 2 coming soon... Transcriptions, Vocabulary list & Definitions available. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8dL  italki offer http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering grammar questions from listeners, with details about verb tenses (including present continuous vs present perfect continuous & future continuous vs going to) and the language of newspaper headlines. Includes references to The Queen, The Legend of Zelda and a lot of pizza. Transcriptions & grammar notes available. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8cN  italki offer http://www.teacherluke.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I woke up this morning to the news that Stephen Hawking had died and I thought - I really must talk about this. He was a British scientist who must be considered one of the most significant people of recent years - a brilliant mind who contributed so much to our understanding of the nature of reality itself while also struggling against some extreme personal difficulties and for those reasons he’s a great inspiration to many people around the world. In this episode I’m just going to talk about him, his life, his achievements, his sense of humour and how he will continue to be an inspiration to people for many years to come. Let's learn some English along the way. Vocabulary list available Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8cy  italki offer http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English from an anecdote told by Sir Paul McCartney. Let's listen to Paul telling a sweet story about something funny that happened to him and George Harrison when they were teenagers, before they became world famous musicians in The Beatles. Let's listen to his story, do some intensive listening practice and then I'll help you understand everything. Also, let's have a laugh with some funny Paul McCartney impressions. Video and notes available below. Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2018/03/10/516-paul-mccartneys-spider-story/  italki offer http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm talking to friends of the podcast Amber Minogue and Sarah Donnelly about the subject of raising children in a foreign country - in this case, France. So this is an episode all about cross-cultural experiences, specifically relating to parenthood. It's also about a new podcast and stage show which Amber & Sarah have just started. Transcriptions, notes and links available. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8aE italki offer http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fred Eyangoh, a stand-up comedian from Paris, and Alex Quillian, a multicultural comic also based in the city, join the conversation. They dive into their diverse backgrounds and the nuances of different English accents. Expect laughs as they tackle topics like the highs and lows of performing comedy, the complexities of navigating faith, and the debate around movie reboots, particularly 'Total Recall.' The duo also shares humorous takes on personal styles, faith, and the generational perceptions of millennials.

A general ramble about things like: dishwasher sounds, online clickbait, updates to the LEP app, my recent appearances on some OPP (other people's podcasts), LEPster meetups and some responses to recent comments on the website. Notes, links & videos available. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8bt italki offer http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The host shares his experiences of learning French in a classroom and on his own. He discusses the frustrations of lack of student engagement and the balance of teacher talking time and student practice. The advantages and disadvantages of learning in a classroom vs self-study are explored, along with the benefits of speaking and writing practice, feedback from teachers, and the presence of learning programs and textbooks. Listeners' dedication to learning English is acknowledged and encouraged.

The speaker shares their personal journey of learning French, filled with childhood anecdotes and current challenges. They reflect on frustrations and the importance of motivation, while exploring a language-learning platform for personalized help. The discussion dives into pressures faced while trying to practice French, alongside humorous tales from their experiences in France. Personal insights from a diary reveal the contrasts between classroom learning and self-study, highlighting the need for community support in overcoming language struggles.