
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

Feb 17, 2016 • 1h 43min
330. Let's Play... Grand Theft Auto 5 (and learn some English while doing it)
This podcast episode features discussions on multitasking, men's abilities in listening, listener suggestions for teaching English, playing Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 3, the gameplay and cultural impact of GTA V, radio stations in the game, and the evolution and controversy of Grand Theft Auto games.

Feb 14, 2016 • 1h 18min
329. A Rambling Chat with James (News, Stories & Jokes)
My brother has been visiting me in Paris this week and so just the other day I made him a cup of tea and got him on the podcast for a rambling chat. In this episode you'll hear us discussing these things: What we've been up to in Paris this week Jim's first stand up comedy performance Last Thursday's performance of "Sorry, we're English" with Paul Taylor Differences between Paris and London Some UK politics about the EU referendum Some USA politics about the presidential elections and candidates like Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Other news stories about drones, eagles, mosquitos and why women yawn more than men Jim's 'talking dog' joke Jim's dog anecdote That's it! There will be more language-oriented episodes of the podcast coming soon. Thanks for listening! Click here for the show notes http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5H8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2016 • 53min
328. Cooking with Luke - Verbs and Expressions in the Kitchen
I've been quite busy marking exams recently and haven't had a chance to upload any episodes for a few weeks, but today I managed to record this episode while preparing dinner. So in this one you'll hear me in the kitchen, multitasking - cooking a chicken dinner (recipe below) while describing everything that I'm doing. In this episode you'll learn some verbs for preparing food, words to describe different kitchen utensils and other language related to food and eating. Also, I ramble on about a few other things, as usual! Expect more podcasts to arrive in the near-ish future when I have a bit more time. Thanks for listening! Episode page http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5EM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2016 • 37min
327. The LEP Photo Competition - Please check out the photos and vote
Hello listeners - this episode is all about the Luke's English Podcast photo competition which I launched in December in episode 313. I've received loads of photos from listeners and they're now presented on the page for this episode on my website, and they look fantastic, so please do have a look at them! In this episode I'm going to tell you how you can vote in the competition, and I'm also going to teach you some specific vocabulary and expressions for describing photographs, which is particularly useful if you're taking a Cambridge exam like FCE or CAE. That's what's going to to happen in this episode, so let's go! http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5zO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2016 • 60min
326. Catching up with Oli (Part 2) Future Predictions
Here's the second part of the recent chat I had with my cousin Oliver. In this one we talk about becoming a Dad and predictions for the future. What will society be like in the next 10-20 years? What changes will we see in communication, technology, travel and other areas? What kind of world will Oliver's daughter grow up in? These are all questions we discuss in the episode. Watch out for language related to the future, technology, communication and childcare. Also, listen until the end to hear Oli play a nice tune on the guitar. Click here to go to the page for this episode on teacherluke.co.uk http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5yK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2016 • 45min
325. Catching Up with Oli (Part 1) Past Challenges
Here's a 2-part episode featuring a conversation with my cousin Oliver in which we talk about first some challenges he faced over the last few years (including dramatic things like a scooter crash, a tropical disease, a burglary and how he completely flooded his own house) and then some more positive things about being a father and predictions for how society will be different in the future. Also, listen for some general news and announcements about Luke's English Podcast. http://teacherluke.co.uk/2016/01/18/325-catching-up-with-oli-future-predictions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2016 • 58min
324. David Bowie (Part 2)
Hello, welcome to Luke's English Podcast, which is a podcast for learners of English around the world. You are now listening to part 2 of a special episode about English musician David Bowie who died just a few days ago on 10 January 2016. The aim of this episode is to talk about David Bowie's significance as an artist, to consider some of the themes of his work and to look at why so many people had such a strong emotional attachment to him. Hopefully after listening to this episode you'll be better able to have conversations about David Bowie, but also about art and culture in general. You can find almost everything I'm saying transcribed on the page for this episode. Click here to read it and to access other content http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5yd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2016 • 60min
323. David Bowie (Part 1)
English musician David Bowie's cultural impact, personas, and music evolution discussed in this episode. Topics include Bowie's influence on British and global culture, his integration of Japanese kabuki elements, creation of Ziggy Stardust persona, transition to funk and soul music, and collaboration with John Lennon on the song Fame.

Jan 7, 2016 • 1h 31min
322. With The Thompsons
A casual and humorous conversation with the host's family covering topics like driving tips, birdwatching, and hypothetical scenarios. They discuss family dynamics, life regrets, crystal ball mysteries, advice on bullying, swimming preferences, love at first sight, computer games, talent choices, and promoting kindness.

Jan 4, 2016 • 1h 33min
321. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - SPOILER REVIEW (with James)
Luke's brother James joins for a spoiler-filled review of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. They discuss theories, favorite moments, and memorable characters. The conversation delves into Kylo Ren's character analysis, practical effects vs. CGI, and excitement for future Star Wars releases. Also, they touch on the cultural impact and positive reception of the film.