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

Fine Distinctions & Subtle Shades of Meaning 📖 (with Eli Burnstein) [960]

<p>A particularly useful and interesting episode for you today - a conversation about English words which are very similar, but crucially, not the same. My guest Eli Burnstein is the author of “Dictionary of Fine Distinctions” - a book which aims to bring clarity to English words. Expect a funny discussion about subtle shades of meaning between words like poison &amp; venom, accuracy &amp; precision, envy &amp; jealousy and many others. Eli is Canadian, now living in London and so he also shares some key features of Canadian English.&nbsp;</p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fine-Distinctions-Subtle-Shades-of-Meaning-with-Eli-Burnstein-960.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fine-Distinctions-Subtle-Shades-of-Meaning-with-Eli-Burnstein-960.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/11/03/fine-distinctions-subtle-shades-of-meaning-with-eli-burnstein-960/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/11/03/fine-distinctions-subtle-shades-of-meaning-with-eli-burnstein-960/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>📗 Get the book in the UK <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/dictionary-of-fine-distinctions/eli-burnstein/9781805227229" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/book/dictionary-of-fine-distinctions/eli-burnstein/9781805227229</a></p><p>📘 Buy the book from Profile Books <a href="https://profilebooks.com/work/dictionary-of-fine-distinctions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://profilebooks.com/work/dictionary-of-fine-distinctions/</a></p><p>📙 Also available on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dictionary-Fine-Distinctions-Nuances-Niceties/dp/180522722X/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dictionary-Fine-Distinctions-Nuances-Niceties/dp/180522722X/</a></p><p>🧔‍♂️ <a href="https://www.eliburnstein.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eliburnstein.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How to Learn English with my podcast 🎧 [959]

<p>People keep asking me in comments, "How can I learn English with your podcast?" so in this episode I am answering that question as simply, directly and efficiently as possible. Expect advice about improving your English across the 4 skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the language systems of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and discourse management. PDF available.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/How-to-learn-English-with-my-podcast-959.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/How-to-learn-English-with-my-podcast-959.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/27/how-to-learn-english-with-my-podcast-959/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/27/how-to-learn-english-with-my-podcast-959/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Free Sample of LEP Premium Series 71 🏆 Vocabulary & Pronunciation [958]

<p>Sign up to LEP Premium here 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>If you have ever wondered what happens in premium episodes, this episode will show you. I'll play you some clips from the latest series (P71) including some vocabulary explanations, memory quiz questions, pronunciation practice and discussion questions for speaking practice. For the rest of the series, and all the other episodes of LEP Premium (now over 250, each with PDF worksheets and video versions) sign up and become a Premium LEPster today 🏆 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/A-Free-Sample-of-LEP-Premium-Series-71-_-Vocabulary-Pronunciation-958.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/A-Free-Sample-of-LEP-Premium-Series-71-_-Vocabulary-Pronunciation-958.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Website page for this episode 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/20/a-free-sample-of-lep-premium-series-71-vocabulary-pronunciation-958/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/20/a-free-sample-of-lep-premium-series-71-vocabulary-pronunciation-958/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

More Questions of English & Listener Comments 🙋🏽‍♀️ Bits & Bobs 5 [957]

<p>How many words are there in English? How many do you really need to know? And how many words have I spoken on this podcast? 🧐 Also, what is shadowing, and how should you do it? Can you do episodes about different English accents? What are your top 10 countries for this podcast? In this episode of Luke’s English Podcast, I answer listener questions about vocabulary size, English accents, the shadowing technique and more. PDF available with transcript and vocabulary list.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with transcript and vocab list 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/More-Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-_-Bits-Bobs-5-957.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/More-Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-_-Bits-Bobs-5-957.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/13/more-questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-5-957/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/13/more-questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-5-957/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium for more lessons on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Thompson Originals 💿 (A Chat with My Brother) [956]

<p>My brother James joins me again on the podcast for a rambling chat about diverse topics such as: trousers 👖 sandwiches 🥪 gangster films 🍿 the work of Edgar Allan Poe 📖 vinyl and cassettes 🎵 memories of living together 🎮 annoying behaviour 😤 and English words and grammar that irritate people 😠 plus James has a new vinyl EP out now on Ooz records. Transcript available 📄.</p><p>🎧 Get OOZ004 - James' new vinyl EP 👉 <a href="https://oozrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ooz004" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oozrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ooz004</a></p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thompson-Originals-A-Chat-with-My-Brother-956-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thompson-Originals-A-Chat-with-My-Brother-956-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/06/thompson-originals-a-chat-with-my-brother-956/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/10/06/thompson-originals-a-chat-with-my-brother-956/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium for extra episodes about vocab, grammar, pronunciation 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Let’s do a REAL C1 English Test! 🙇‍♂️ (CAE Use of English) [955]

<p>In episode 949 I did an online test which claimed to be for C1 level, but let's be honest - it was more like an intermediate level, the questions were rubbish and it was ultimately a useless scam. This time I'm taking a proper C1 English test - the Use of English section from a Cambridge CAE exam. Let's see what is required to pass this, and what bits of English you can learn from it.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lets-take-a-REAL-C1-English-Test-CAE-Use-of-English-955.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lets-take-a-REAL-C1-English-Test-CAE-Use-of-English-955.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Website page for this episode 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/29/lets-take-a-real-c1-english-test-cae-use-of-english-955/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/29/lets-take-a-real-c1-english-test-cae-use-of-english-955/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>🎧 Listen to my podcast in an app on your phone 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/links</a></p><br><p><strong>What is the pass mark for this CAE test?</strong></p><p>I forgot to add that the pass mark is 60% for this test, which means you must get a minimum of about 22/36 in the Use of English section (that's 14 lost points). Could you do it? Bear in mind that this is only a part of the whole test, and you'd need to get at least 60% across all 4 sections (also including listening, writing and speaking).</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Holiday Hell 🔥 Serious Sandcastles 🏰 & AI Inbreeding 🤖 with Amber & Paul [954] Catching Up #15

<p>The Pod-Pals are back on the podcast for another catching up session! Recorded just after the summer holidays, there is talk of Paul's hatred of the beach 🏖️, the English tradition of building epic sandcastles 🏰, other famous people with <em>our names</em> (including an "evil" teacherluke 👿) and what AI gets completely wrong about us 🤦. PDF transcript available. (a.k.a Catching Up with Amber &amp; Paul #15)</p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Transcript-Holiday-Hell-Serious-Sandcastles-AI-Inbreeding-with-Amber-Paul-954-2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Transcript-Holiday-Hell-Serious-Sandcastles-AI-Inbreeding-with-Amber-Paul-954-2.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/22/holiday-hell-serious-sandcastles-ai-inbreeding-with-amber-paul-954/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/22/holiday-hell-serious-sandcastles-ai-inbreeding-with-amber-paul-954/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A game of “Would You Rather?” with my daughter 👧 [953]

<p>My 7-year-old daughter joins me again as co-host in this fun episode. We play "Would you rather?", a conversation game in which we ask each other ridiculous questions about various hypothetical situations. Enjoy listening to another cute and funny chat with my daughter, which covers topics such as food, world peace, wealth, fame, success and Inspector Gadget.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-game-of-Would-You-Rather_-with-my-daughter-953-TRANSCRIPT-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-game-of-Would-You-Rather_-with-my-daughter-953-TRANSCRIPT-1.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/15/a-game-of-would-you-rather-with-my-daughter-953/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/15/a-game-of-would-you-rather-with-my-daughter-953/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Trip to Norway 🇳🇴 Learn Vocabulary in Context [952]

<p>A description of my recent family holiday to Norway 🇳🇴 including rambling about how I can't stand beach holidays 🏖️, chasing my son around different international airports 🏃, visiting Oslo ⛴️, Bergen 🏠, fjords 🚤 and mountains 🏔️. Edward Munch's The Scream 😱, staying in a cabin with no hot water, shower or washing machine, swimming in a freezing lake 🥶, catching a trout 🎣 and driving an electric Jaguar 🐆(that's a car). Includes a PDF with vocabulary in context, definitions, full transcript, and vocabulary quiz.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Trip-to-Norway-_-Learn-Vocabulary-in-Context-952.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Trip-to-Norway-_-Learn-Vocabulary-in-Context-952.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/08/the-trip-to-norway-learn-vocabulary-in-context-952/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/08/the-trip-to-norway-learn-vocabulary-in-context-952/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Questions of English & Listener Comments 🙋Bits & Bobs 4 [951]

<p>Dealing with some questions from listeners about pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, namely how to know when 'd is <em>had</em> or <em>would</em> (in writing and pronunciation), the curious origins of the word <em>podcast</em> and a vocabulary lesson about the word <em>cast</em> including various collocations and phrases which include this <em>morpheme</em> (that means a part of a word, not some kind of shape-shifting alien). More groundbreaking and genre-defying content to grace your earphones, and not boring grammar stuff at all, not even a little bit, no, no way, not here. </p><p>Get the PDF here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-Bits-Bobs-4.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-Bits-Bobs-4.pdf</a></p><p>Website page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/01/questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-4-951/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/01/questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-4-951/</a></p><p>Subscribe to LEP Premium for more of this kind of thing <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Flatmate from Japan Returns🚶‍♂️Travelling Tales & More [950]

<p>Peter, my old flatmate from Japan, is back on the podcast after his previous appearance 11 years ago! We chat about travelling experiences, teaching English in Malaysia and Japan, dealing with jet lag and culture shock, doing stand-up comedy abroad, and some of the funny, strange, and even weird experiences we’ve had while travelling. A relaxed, wide-ranging conversation full of stories, laughs, and cultural insights.</p><p>Get the full PDF transcript here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Flatmate-from-Japan-Returns-Travelling-Tales-More-950-TRANSCRIPT-.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Flatmate-from-Japan-Returns-Travelling-Tales-More-950-TRANSCRIPT-.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/25/the-flatmate-from-japan-returns-travelling-tales-more-950/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/25/the-flatmate-from-japan-returns-travelling-tales-more-950/</a></p><p>LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Let’s Take a C1 Grammar Test 📋 and critique it [949]

<p>In this episode I take a typical multiple choice grammar test that you can find online, explain the answer to each question and give mini grammar lessons along the way. I also discuss what makes a good test of your English, and what good and bad level tests do. Learn more about grammar, and about how to check your language level.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lets-take-a-C1-English-Grammar-Test-and-critique-it.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lets-take-a-C1-English-Grammar-Test-and-critique-it.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/18/lets-take-a-c1-grammar-test-and-critique-it-949/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/18/lets-take-a-c1-grammar-test-and-critique-it-949/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Workplace Scenarios 👷 Role Plays for Practical English [948]

<p>In this fun and practical episode I dive into realistic workplace English through improvised role-play conversations. Designed to help you boost your vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in professional settings, this episode features six humorous and educational role-play scenarios in workplaces like a factory, office, supermarket, and a shop. Listen to me improvising with ChatGPT and see if it can keep up with some ridiculous ideas, and learn some useful practical English in the process.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Workplace-Role-Plays-_-Scenarios-for-Practical-English-948.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Workplace-Role-Plays-_-Scenarios-for-Practical-English-948.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/11/workplace-role-plays-scenarios-for-practical-english-948/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/11/workplace-role-plays-scenarios-for-practical-english-948/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Technology in Everyday Life [Part 2] 👨‍💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary [947]

<p>This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives, and the vocabulary of technology today. This episode focuses on issues such as information quality &amp; fact checking, digital sustainability, AI and automation, security, surveillance and privacy, tech company ethics, &amp; tech and well-being. All important topics which you should be able to talk about in English! PDF available.&nbsp;Part 2 of 2.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-2-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-947.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-2-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-947.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/04/technology-in-everyday-life-part-2-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-947/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/04/technology-in-everyday-life-part-2-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-947/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Technology in Everyday Life [Part 1] 👨‍💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary

<p>This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives. I'll be discussing contemporary tech-related issues such as privacy vs. convenience, data sharing, digital, detox, online behaviour, digital legacy, tech addiction, tech for children.&nbsp;It includes loads of vocabulary and will give you the chance not only to listen to me talking, but also to practise your speaking on this subject too. PDF available. Part 1 of 2.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-1-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-946.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-1-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-946.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/28/technology-in-everyday-life-part-1-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-946/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/28/technology-in-everyday-life-part-1-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-946/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Funny English Errors, Corrected ✍️ [945]

<p>Sometimes it is fine to laugh at the mistakes that we make in English (I do it in French) and so in this episode let's look at some English errors that are unintentionally hilarious. I will correct the errors, explain what is funny, and there is a lot of vocabulary to learn in the process. PDF available with vocabulary list and memory questions.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with vocabulary list and memory questions <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Funny-English-Errors-Corrected-945.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Funny-English-Errors-Corrected-945.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/21/funny-english-errors-corrected-945/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/21/funny-english-errors-corrected-945/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Listen & Learn English with Luke 🎧 This is SOMETHING! [944]

<p>In this episode I take you on a big rambling journey through all sorts of English-learning goodness (and nonsense). We start by pondering what makes a good podcast title — is it clever, clickbait, or just clear? I reveal a monumental tectonic shift in the way I am titling my episodes. Then it’s into the Grammar Zone, with an in-depth look at English narrative tenses. Then I reveal LukeGlish.com, a custom search tool that lets you explore my entire podcast content by words and phrases. And, there’s the Comedy Corner, where I break down some English jokes and wordplay, dissecting the frog.</p><br><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Listen-Learn-English-with-Luke-This-is-SOMETHING-944-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Listen-Learn-English-with-Luke-This-is-SOMETHING-944-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/14/listen-learn-english-with-luke-this-is-something-944/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/14/listen-learn-english-with-luke-this-is-something-944/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium here <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>👉 Subscribe for more episodes about learning English, grammar, vocabulary and British culture.</p><p>👉 Leave a comment with your favourite part of the episode or a question for me to answer next time.</p><p>🎧 Listen, relax and improve your English naturally with Luke’s English Podcast.</p><p>✨ Explore my podcast archive at <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/episodes</a></p><p>🕵️‍♂️ Try out LukeGlish to search all my podcast content by words and phrases: <a href="https://LukeGlish.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://LukeGlish.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

943. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of SILVER BLAZE 🐎 (Learn English with a Short Story)

<p>Time for another Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast, because: Why not? I have adapted the text into modern English this time. A champion racehorse 🐎 has gone missing, and its trainer violently murdered. Only Sherlock Holmes can find the solution 🕵️. Listen to the events, follow my summaries and simply enjoy another story on Luke's English Podcast. PDF available 📄.</p><p>Episode page with PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/07/943-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-silver-blaze-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/07/943-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-silver-blaze-learn-english-with-a-short-story/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

942. The ASMR Zen School of English ☁️🧘 Learn English and Relax

<p>Improve your English and reduce stress with this unique ASMR-style episode ☁️ 🧘. Join me for a relaxing, meditative journey featuring calm background music, softly spoken English, vocabulary for peace and tranquillity, some grammar practice, and gentle humour. Designed to help you learn English naturally while calming your mind, this episode is ideal for listening in bed, during quiet study, or or on a peaceful walk. Includes ambient music by my brother Jim Thompson. ASMR English, learn English while relaxing, calming English podcast, mindfulness, ESL listening practice with humour. <strong>Episode transcript available. </strong></p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/942.-The-ASMR-Zen-School-of-English-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/942.-The-ASMR-Zen-School-of-English-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/30/942-the-asmr-zen-school-of-english-learn-english-and-relax/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/30/942-the-asmr-zen-school-of-english-learn-english-and-relax/</a></p><p>🎧 "Ambient Anthology" by Jim Thompson 👉 <a href="https://jimthompson.bandcamp.com/album/ambient-anthology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jimthompson.bandcamp.com/album/ambient-anthology</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles ✨ (Learn English with a Short Story)

<p>Learn English with a short story on LEP. In this episode I am reading "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by HG Wells (adapted into modern English). First you can listen to the story, then I summarise it again in my own words, discuss my interpretations of its meaning, explain how you can use stories like this to improve your English, and teach some vocabulary which came up.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with story text, notes and vocabulary list here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/941.-The-Man-Who-Could-Work-Miracles-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-PDF.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/941.-The-Man-Who-Could-Work-Miracles-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-PDF.pdf</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium to get all vocabulary explanations for this story in premium series P69 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/23/941-the-man-who-could-work-miracles-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/23/941-the-man-who-could-work-miracles-learn-english-with-a-short-story/</a></p><p>📖 Read the original (unadapted) story text here 👉 <a href="https://revistaliterariakatharsis.org/manmiracles.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://revistaliterariakatharsis.org/manmiracles.pdf</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

940. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 2)

<p>Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London 🇬🇧. Listen to my friends and family talking about the city 🏙️, learn some fascinating bits of history 🔥, get inside tips 🗺️ and learn some vocabulary in the process.&nbsp;</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries &amp; vocabulary list 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/940.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-2-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/940.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-2-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>📺 Watch "Walk &amp; Talk: London 🇬🇧" on YouTube 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/940-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/940-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-2/</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

939. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 1)

<p>Here is part 1 of a double episode about London 🇬🇧 and great things you can see and do there 🎡. Listen to my friends and family describing their favourite things to do in the city 🍻, get some travel tips 🏙️, get a mini history lesson 🏛️, and learn some vocabulary in the process.&nbsp;</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries &amp; vocabulary list 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/939.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-1-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/939.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-1-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>📺 Watch "Walk &amp; Talk: London 🇬🇧" on YouTube 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/939-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/939-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-1/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

938. Film Club: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (with Antony Rotunno)

<p>A return to Luke's Film Club with a conversation about one of the funniest and most controversial films of all time, also voted one of the UK's favourite films. Antony and I discuss the film's writing, production, story, famous scenes, deeper meanings and acting by the various members of the Monty Python team. Transcript available.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/938.-Film-Club_-Monty-Pythons-Life-of-Brian-with-Antony-Rotunno.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/938.-Film-Club_-Monty-Pythons-Life-of-Brian-with-Antony-Rotunno.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Website page with links to previous Monty Python episodes 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/03/938-film-club-monty-pythons-life-of-brian-with-antony-rotunno/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/03/938-film-club-monty-pythons-life-of-brian-with-antony-rotunno/</a></p><p>Links for Antony’s Podcasts 👇</p><p>Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://pod.link/1473867166" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1473867166</a> (A deep dive into the life and complex psychology of John Lennon)</p><p>Film Gold <a href="https://pod.link/1544641271" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1544641271</a> (Discussions about favourite films)</p><p>Life &amp; Life Only <a href="https://pod.link/1549021296" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1549021296</a> (All about the search for inner and outer truth)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

937. A Birthday Ramble / The Spinning Wheel of Random Questions

<p>It's my birthday 🥳 so join me for a relaxed and light-hearted ramble, first with some comments about recent episodes and other podcast housekeeping, and then a series of talking points with the Spinning Wheel of Random Questions ☸️ including bits about how being an English teacher affects my social interactions 💬, the infamous ice-cream wars of Ice-Cream Island 🏝️, leading an army of English learners into battle on the back of an Elephant 🐘, the title of my (hypothetical) autobiography 📖, and my age revealed at the end of the episode. Full transcript available 📄.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with transcript and questions 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/937.-A-Birthday-Ramble-_-The-Spinning-Wheel-of-Random-Questions-PDF-.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/937.-A-Birthday-Ramble-_-The-Spinning-Wheel-of-Random-Questions-PDF-.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/27/937-a-birthday-ramble-the-spinning-wheel-of-random-questions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/27/937-a-birthday-ramble-the-spinning-wheel-of-random-questions</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up for LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://lep.supercast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lep.supercast.com</a> </p><p>👕 LEP Merch 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/merch</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

936. How AI can Boost your English with Podcasts ✨🎧 (feat. Alastair Budge)

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Alastair Budge from Leonardo English to explore how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to boost your English, especially when combined with podcasts. We go through specific, practical ways to actively engage with podcast content using AI — improving your listening, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and even speaking. Alastair shares a set of very useful prompts and techniques you can try out straight away, and we discuss the pros and cons of using AI for language learning. There's also a bit of fun as I try chatting with an AI version of myself. Download the free PDF in the show notes for all the prompts and ideas we mentioned, plus a full transcript.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with all prompts and transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/936.-How-AI-Can-Boost-Your-English-with-LEP-feat.-Alastair-Budge.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/936.-How-AI-Can-Boost-Your-English-with-LEP-feat.-Alastair-Budge.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/19/936-how-ai-can-boost-your-english-with-lep-feat-alastair-budge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/19/936-how-ai-can-boost-your-english-with-lep-feat-alastair-budge/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>🎧 Leonardo English 👉 <a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.leonardoenglish.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

935. Terrible Traffic Jams & Self-Driving Cars 🚗 (Topic & Vocabulary)

<p>This episode is all about the exciting topic of driving, getting stuck in traffic jams, the future of our roads and how self-driving cars might be the solution. What is so annoying about traffic jams? Why do they even happen in the first place? Have you seen your first self-driving car yet? Will they solve our driving problems, or not? The episode is full of anecdotes, analysis, opinions and plenty of vocabulary. PDF available with notes, vocabulary list &amp; vocabulary quiz.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/935.-Terrible-Traffic-Jams-Self-Driving-Cars-Topic-Vocabulary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/935.-Terrible-Traffic-Jams-Self-Driving-Cars-Topic-Vocabulary.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/12/935-terrible-traffic-jams-self-driving-cars-topic-vocabulary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/12/935-terrible-traffic-jams-self-driving-cars-topic-vocabulary/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https//www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https//www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

934. Sign Language is Fascinating 👋 with Siobhan Dodd

<p>Have you ever wondered about sign language, how it works and if it is similar to other languages like English? In this conversation I speak to Siobhan Dodd who is a sign language interpreter between English and BSL (British Sign Language). Siobhan is an enthusiastic and entertaining guest and we have a great chat about the nature of sign language, the challenges &amp; opportunities faced by the deaf community today, and some of Siobhan's&nbsp;memorable interpreting experiences, such as working at the Glastonbury music festival.</p><p>📄 PDF Transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/934.-Sign-Language-is-Fascinating-with-Siobhan-Dodd.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/934.-Sign-Language-is-Fascinating-with-Siobhan-Dodd.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/06/934-sign-language-is-fascinating-with-siobhan-dodd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/06/934-sign-language-is-fascinating-with-siobhan-dodd</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://lep.supercast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lep.supercast.com</a></p><p>📸 Siobhan on Instagram 👉 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unclesiobhan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unclesiobhan/</a></p><p>🎧 Siobhan's Podcast (The Following Through Podcast) 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/1797539101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1797539101</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

933. The Best Expressions in English are from Shakespeare ✍️ Learn English Vocabulary

<p>Hello! In this episode I focus on&nbsp;English expressions and idioms&nbsp;that originated in the works of&nbsp;William Shakespeare&nbsp;and are still used in&nbsp;modern everyday language. Notice the expressions in various contexts, fully understand their meanings and use, explore their origins in Shakespeare's work, and gain valuable lessons about how to learn new vocabulary with real world examples. Also, learn about my short-lived career as a goalkeeper for the legendary football team "Chadwick FC". </p><p>Includes a PDF worksheet and transcript.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/933.-The-Best-English-Expressions-are-from-Shakespeare-_-Learn-English-Vocabulary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/933.-The-Best-English-Expressions-are-from-Shakespeare-_-Learn-English-Vocabulary.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/29/933-the-best-english-expressions-are-from-shakespeare-learn-english-vocabulary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/29/933-the-best-english-expressions-are-from-shakespeare-learn-english-vocabulary/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP PREMIUM <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>☕️ LEP MERCH <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/lepluke/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.redbubble.com/people/lepluke/shop</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

932. What is so great about Shakespeare? 🎭 (with Mum & Dad)

<p>In this episode I talk to my parents about the topic of William Shakespeare. We discuss the enduring appeal and significance of William Shakespeare's work, biographical details of his life, the key themes in Shakespeare’s plays, and the impact of his language on modern English. We try to explain the qualities that make Shakespeare great, using examples from plays like Hamlet, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth.&nbsp;</p><p>We also consider the challenges of understanding Shakespeare and suggest ways for newcomers to engage with his plays, such as watching film adaptations.</p><p>Enjoy a conversation about this important figure in English language and culture, with two other important figures - my mum and dad!</p><p>PDF available with transcript, vocabulary list and vocabulary quiz. Premium listeners - watch out for a language review of this episode coming soon, in P68 "Learn English with Shakespeare" parts 1 &amp; 2.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/932.-What-is-so-great-about-Shakespeare-with-Mum-Dad.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/932.-What-is-so-great-about-Shakespeare-with-Mum-Dad.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/21/what-is-so-great-about-shakespeare-with-mum-dad/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/21/what-is-so-great-about-shakespeare-with-mum-dad/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek

<p>This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about&nbsp;fears and anxieties&nbsp;experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter ride in Nha Trang, Zdenek's fears of Vietnamese roads and driving, Luke's recent cycling accident in Paris, Zdenek's encounter with a London police officer, nerves about teaching, and more.</p><p>The accompanying PDF worksheet offers a&nbsp;vocabulary list&nbsp;from the conversation, with definitions, examples, and quizzes and a full transcript to help you boost your English with the episode.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here (lucky you - it's very expensive but you can have it completely free) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/931.-Overcoming-Fears-with-Zdenek.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/931.-Overcoming-Fears-with-Zdenek.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/14/931-overcoming-fears-with-zdenek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/14/931-overcoming-fears-with-zdenek/</a></p><p>⚽️ The Footglish Podcast (Learn English with Football) 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/1751816033" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1751816033</a></p><p>💬 Zdenek's Discord server "The Achiever's Chamber" 👉 <a href="https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>