
Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson
Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Aug 11, 2017 • 58min
472. Andy's Story of Survival / Why Andy Runs Marathons (with Andy Johnson)
Talking to Andy about why he runs marathons, including vocabulary relating to doing exercise, health, fitness, technique, injuries and medical care. italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Ti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2017 • 47min
471. Stepping on Lego, Self-directed Learning, Accents (with Andy Johnson)
Talking to Andy about stepping on Lego, Andy's job, self-directed language learning, accent, and British/American English. italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Tc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2017 • 26min
I'm going away on holiday - back in a few weeks!
I'm going on holiday until the end of the month, so I'm going to disappear for a while. Listen to this message because it has a few announcements about what's happening with the podcast while I'm gone. Transcript available. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7T5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2017 • 1h 23min
470. Understanding the Liverpool Accent
Jennifer Ellison, a Liverpool actress known for her vibrant career in film and television, joins the conversation to highlight the unique features of the Liverpool accent. The discussion encompasses the accent's cultural roots and its representation in popular media. Listeners explore the phonetic transformations that make Scouse distinctive. Anecdotes about local idioms and a humorous look at football culture further enrich the dialogue, revealing how this accent reflects the rich tapestry of Liverpool's history and vibrant community.

Jul 27, 2017 • 1h 16min
469. British Comedy: John Bishop
Helping you to understand a comedian with a Liverpool accent - learn vocabulary, culture and accents in English. Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7SJ italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2017 • 1h 20min
468. Punk - Music & Culture (with James)
James Thompson, a punk music enthusiast and Luke's brother, dives into the vibrant world of punk culture. They discuss punk's revolutionary roots, contrasting its raw edge with the polished sounds of earlier bands. The conversation highlights the genre's socio-political impact during the Thatcher era and its DIY ethos that empowered the masses. James shares personal anecdotes about iconic bands like the Sex Pistols and the communal spirit of live gigs, while also exploring punk's evolution into mainstream culture and its influences on modern genres like grime.

Jul 20, 2017 • 1h 24min
467. A Boiling-Hot Evening Ramble / Comments & Questions
Rambling (in my sweltering hot flat) about the benefits of playing football, giving encouragement to a shy new listener, some prepositions with transport, comparing formal and informal styles and commenting on the risks of using humour in emails. Episode page with notes and transcriptions: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7S4 italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2017 • 1h 36min
466. Get this word into your life
Highlighting and clarifying vocabulary that you heard in episodes 464 and 465, with a focus on phrases and uses of the word get. Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7QV italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2017 • 1h 23min
465. How I make episodes of the podcast (Part 2)
Talking about the technical side of making podcast episodes, including fascinating* insights about my recording equipment and an exciting** anecdote game. Includes upbeat music to absolutely guarantee*** that you will not be bored during the episode! *insights may not actually be fascinating **management holds no liability for any lack of excitement experienced ***not actually a legally binding guarantee Spoken offer: http://www.getspoken.com/lep Episode page for notes: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Rg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2017 • 1h 17min
464. How I make episodes of the podcast (Part 1)
Talking about the creative side of making podcast episodes, including some thoughts on how to come up with ideas and how to speak in front of an audience. Watch out for various phrases with 'get' during the episode. Episode page on teacherluke.co.uk http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7QS Spoken - 2 free lessons & 20% discount: http://www.getspoken.com/lep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.