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

Talking about language with one of the world's top linguists, Professor David Crystal. italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7NH  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Amber, Paul and me answering questions designed by psychologists to help couples or friends become closer and more intimate. Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7NW  italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussing language with Amber & Paul, including issues such as errors made by native speakers, language change, whether language standards are declining, the effects of technology on language and how to cut an avocado without injuring yourself. Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7No  italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another film club episode, this time about the Alien franchise and a review of the new film "Alien: Covenant". The film is in the cinemas now and you could watch the other films at home (with or without subtitles) for some more English listening practice. italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Ni  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into personalized English learning with a new app! Explore the beauty of thunderstorms and engage with listeners sharing their experiences. Learn about the modal verb 'shall' and reflect on nostalgic sports memories. Discover Joe Simpson's survival story and the importance of relationships in hobbies. Enjoy tips for improving listening skills and hear about the community's heartfelt connections. Get excited about upcoming guests and a potential app launch to enhance your learning journey!

Part 2 of this Film Club episode looking at the award-winning documentary "Touching the Void" which tells the story of a mountain climbing expedition which goes wrong. Listen to this episode and then watch the film on Netflix or DVD for that extra bit of English input. Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DO italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A film club episode about the award-winning documentary film "Touching the Void" about a mountain climbing expedition which goes wrong. It's an amazing true story and there are lots of things to learn from it, including lessons about motivation and attitude towards any challenge. The film is available on Netflix and DVD. Check it out and use this episode to help you understand it all. Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DM italki offer: http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is British Humour? Is it funny? Does it even exist? How does it relate to our communication style and culture? In this episode I go through the main points of my British Council Teacher Talk about British Humour. Amber and I discuss the definition of British humour, the way it works, how it's different or similar to other humour in other places, and some examples of typical humour in the UK. Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7E8 Spoken offer: www.getspoken.com/lep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join television legends Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond as they dive into the wild world of Top Gear. They discuss the show's zany evolution from a basic vehicle showcase to a global phenomenon filled with humor and luxury. Discover their amusing anecdotes about car engineering quirks, a hilarious attempt to launch a Reliant Robin with a rocket, and the nuanced critiques of the show’s controversial humor. With a dash of nostalgia and British wit, the trio shares their love for automotive culture.

In this episode I’m going to talk a little bit about the results of the British Podcast Awards and also do a sort of introduction to the podcast for new people who might be listening for the first time. I’m going to bring you up to speed on what this podcast is all about and also recommend a few episodes from the archive that you could listen to. Also - for the dedicated language learners, at the end of the episode I’m going to explain 17 expressions which you’ll hear as I’m talking. Which expressions will they be? You’ll have to wait and see. Episode page - http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DA italki offer - http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.