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

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Nov 3, 2011 • 36min

75. Not a Distraction!

The podcast discusses the distractions online and emphasizes how Luke's English Podcast is a valuable resource. They talk about the benefits of engaging with the content and express gratitude for listener support. They mention bandwidth limitations and plans to upgrade, appealing for donations. They explore combining comedy with English language learning and highlight sources such as BBC podcasts. They share a humorous story about a driving instructor and discuss Bob Newhart's sketch on the subject.
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Oct 6, 2011 • 1h 5min

73. Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, a tribute to Steve Jobs who died yesterday. Explore the innovative features of Apple products created by Steve Jobs. Discuss dropping out of college, attending a calligraphy class, and the influence on the development of the Macintosh computer. Reflect on Steve Jobs' inspirational speech, effective speech techniques, and the role of Bill Gates and Steve Wozniak. Express gratitude to Steve Jobs for the use of their Apple computer and curiosity about the future of Apple.
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Oct 4, 2011 • 35min

72. The Cheese Episode

The hosts set a challenge to speak continuously for 30 minutes with no pausing, discuss the Apple 4S phone, explore the changing purpose of Facebook, and delve into a quote from Shakespeare's 12th Night relating music and love.
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Sep 26, 2011 • 45min

71. The Ice Cream Episode

The podcast discusses various topics including the challenge of talking non-stop for 45 minutes, the convenience and affordability of shopping at Argos, the differences between reading physical books and using electronic devices, the features of Google Street View and the future possibilities, and the origins and flavors of ice cream.
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Sep 6, 2011 • 55min

70. Language and Music (with Francis Duncan)

In this episode, Luke Thompson, an English teacher, and Francis Duncan, a great musician and English teacher, discuss the similarities between learning English and learning to play music. They talk about the importance of passion, immersion, reading, improvising, emotion, active listening, and noticing language. They also touch on the length of the podcast, downloads, donations, and express gratitude to the listeners.
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Aug 20, 2011 • 54min

69. Common Errors / Typical Mistakes

The podcast discusses common mistakes made by English learners, including errors related to prepositions, pronunciation, and common phrases. The speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding these mistakes to improve language proficiency. They also highlight the significance of donations to sustain the podcast and appeal to listeners for support.
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Jul 24, 2011 • 44min

68. Childhood / Growing Up / School Days - Phrasal Verbs and Expressions

The podcast discusses childhood experiences, education in the UK, growing up, and expressions related to childhood and adolescence. Topics include discovering Santa Claus isn't real, school hierarchy, standing up to bullies, awkwardness around girls, and unique interests during teenage years.
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Jun 28, 2011 • 40min

67. Cockney / London Accent

Listen to an interview with Ray Winstone who is a genuine Londoner with a 'cockney' accent. Pick up some new expressions and learn how to recognise a London accent. TO READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THE INTERVIEW WITH RAY WINSTONE, CLICK HERE :) http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/cockney-london-accent/  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.
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Jun 16, 2011 • 34min

66. Top Advice for Learning English / Idioms with 'say' / Culture Shock

Listen to some good advice for anyone learning English or taking a Cambridge exam such as IELTS, CAE or FCE. Also in this podcast you'll learn some idioms with the word 'say', and listen to Luke talking about culture shock. There's a bonus comedy audio bit at the end too so listen to the whole thing. FULL TRANSCRIPT NOW AVAILABLE BELOW (Thanks again to Bettina from France)CLICK HERE TO READ THE TRANSCRIPT AND TO READ THE IDIOMS http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/top-advice-for-learning-english-idioms-with-say-culture-shock/  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.
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Apr 20, 2011 • 6min

65. London Video Interviews Pt 5 - Audio Only

Just the audio track from this video. For people who like to listen on-the-go, without watching the video at the same time. For a transcript and to see the video for this episode click here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/london-video-interviews-pt-5/  Luke 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.

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