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

WORLD CUP RAMBLE 3 ⚽️ FIFA 2026 with Fred [BONUS]

<p>Here is the third World Cup ramble, covering the events of the last 16, predicting the outcomes of the quarter finals and beyond, and discussing the various issues, talking points and controversies. Is the World Cup rigged? Are the referees biased? What about the scandal involving FIFA and Trump? Who is going to win this massive competition? I'm joined by football fan and returning guest Fred Eyangoh. Leave your comments below and join the discussion!</p><p>Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/07/08/world-cup-ramble-3-fifa-2026-with-fred-bonus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/07/08/world-cup-ramble-3-fifa-2026-with-fred-bonus/</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>

Debating Skills in English 🗣️ (with Ray Addam) [996]

<p>Win any argument in English with these incredible debating skills. Ray Addam joins me for a discussion about the art of debating, including various strategies you can use to help you win arguments, disagreements and debates. With plenty of examples given and techniques explained, this is surely a useful episode for developing your speaking skills in English.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/07/06/debating-skills-in-english-with-ray/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/07/06/debating-skills-in-english-with-ray/</a></p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Debating-Skills-in-English-with-Ray-Addam-996-.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Debating-Skills-in-English-with-Ray-Addam-996-.pdf</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><strong>Links for Ray Addam</strong></p><p>His Preply profile, to book one-to-one English tuition with Ray 👉 <a href="https://preply.in/RAY6EN200844011?ts=17815602" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://preply.in/RAY6EN200844011?ts=17815602</a></p><p>Ray's school website, to access my courses and join live group sessions to practise English together, plus soft skills such as debating and public speaking 👉 <a href="https://www.skool.com/elevate-english-6228/about?ref=77d17e9d6acf4bf1ae51158796ecaa0f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.skool.com/elevate-english-6228/about?ref=77d17e9d6acf4bf1ae51158796ecaa0f</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>

WORLD CUP RAMBLE #2 ⚽️ FIFA 2026 with Zdenek [BONUS]

<p>Here is the next bonus football rambling episode on LEP. The group stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 is over and teams are now being eliminated in the round of 32. In this episode, which is roughly the same length as the average game at WC2026, I am joined by Zdenek from The Footglish Podcast. Expect discussion of styles of play in modern football, the changes introduced this year and their effects on the game - including VAR updates, time wasting measures, plus an overview of England today (30 June) and Czechia, who is the true GOAT - Messi? Who will get to 1000 first? Luke or Christiano Ronaldo? Plus various meme-worthy moments of weirdness and hilarity. </p><p>The Footglish Podcast 👉<a href="https://pod.link/1751816033" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1751816033</a></p><p>Contact Zdenek through his website <a href="https://teacherzdenek.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherzdenek.com/</a></p><p>Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/07/01/world-cup-ramble-2-fifa-2026-with-zdenek-bonus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/07/01/world-cup-ramble-2-fifa-2026-with-zdenek-bonus/</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>

How to talk about HEATWAVES like a (sweaty) British man 🥵 [995]

<p>There has been an awful heatwave in Europe recently, with really high temperatures and a humid, sticky atmosphere. In this episode I ramble about the conditions, explore vocabulary with the words "hot" and "heat" and show the typical things British people say when the weather is boiling. Expect various funny tangents, anecdotes and improvisations, including a David Attenborough BBC nature documentary about Luke trying to buy lunch on a red-hot Paris boulevard, and plenty more. PDF notes available.</p><p>Get the PDF with notes and full transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-talk-about-HEATWAVES-like-a-sweaty-British-man-995-PDF-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-talk-about-HEATWAVES-like-a-sweaty-British-man-995-PDF-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/29/how-to-talk-about-heatwaves-like-a-sweaty-british-man-995/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/29/how-to-talk-about-heatwaves-like-a-sweaty-british-man-995/</a></p><p>LEP Premium (new episodes coming) 👉 <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>

London Accents & Study Tips with Patricio Languages 🗣️🇬🇧 [994]

<p>What are the different English accents you can hear if you visit London? In this episode I am talking to Patricio from the YouTube channel Patricio Languages, who makes videos about diverse English accents from around the world. We talk about 4 specific accents that are native to his home town of London, namely Received Pronunciation, Cockney, Estuary English and Multicultural London English. We also chat about Patricio's study routines for learning Spanish and Portuguese.</p><p>So, plenty of insights about British English pronunciation, how to understand native English speakers, and some tips for language learning. Perfect topics for another episode of LEP, right? Full transcript available, and listen all the way to the end to hear me turn into a proper cockney geezer.</p><p>Check out Patricio's YouTube channel 👉 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PatricioLanguages" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@PatricioLanguages</a></p><p>Get the episode transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/London-Accents-Study-Tips-with-Patricio-Languages-994TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/London-Accents-Study-Tips-with-Patricio-Languages-994TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/22/london-accents-study-tips-with-patricio-languages-994/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/22/london-accents-study-tips-with-patricio-languages-994/</a></p><p>Sign up to LEP Premium for more episodes 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>

Music, Marketing & Memories with Jez Booker 🥁 [993]

<p>In this episode I am reconnecting with an old friend after over 25 years of not seeing each other. Jez Booker is from Solihull in the West Midlands and I first met him at 6th form college, where we became friends and later we got into a band together and had many adventures. Jez later went on to work in marketing and has recently started up his own YouTube channel all about getting out and enjoying the British countryside. Expect a chat full of natural English expressions and slang, and a journey into the past as Jez and I reminisce and also jog each other's memories of things that we did together years ago.</p><p>Check out Jez's channel "Get Out" <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2U1vlTtL9S6fyctZp7dLKw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;@getoutfilms&nbsp;</a> </p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Music-Marketing-Memories-with-Jez-Booker-993-Episode-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Music-Marketing-Memories-with-Jez-Booker-993-Episode-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/15/music-marketing-memories-with-jez-booker-993/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/15/music-marketing-memories-with-jez-booker-993/</a></p><p>LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://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>

Vietnam Travelling Diary 🇻🇳 [992]

<p>In 2009 I did a solo travelling experience around Vietnam, and I wrote a diary while I was there. In this episode, over 16 years later, I read out the diary, follow my descriptions of each part of my trip, explore how I was feeling at that time of my life, go off on some comedy and English teaching tangents, and take a journey into the past, across a very different country.</p><p>Get the episode transcript PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vietnam-Travelling-Diary-992-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vietnam-Travelling-Diary-992-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/08/vietnam-travelling-diary-992/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/08/vietnam-travelling-diary-992/</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>

[BONUS] FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW MEGARAMBLE ⚽

<p>A bonus mid-week episode previewing the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. I'll be talking about all the teams, the favourites, the underdogs, the wild cards, the dark horse teams, England's chances, plus various issues and controversies both on and off the pitch. Comments are welcome! This is a bonus episode, and you will get another normal episode (no football) on Monday.</p><p>Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BONUS-FIFA-WORLD-CUP-2026-PREVIEW-MEGARAMBLE.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BONUS-FIFA-WORLD-CUP-2026-PREVIEW-MEGARAMBLE.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/04/bonus-fifa-world-cup-2026-preview-megaramble/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/04/bonus-fifa-world-cup-2026-preview-megaramble/</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>

Coffee, Cats & Conversation ☕️ Kate Billington’s 900-Day Streak in Taiwan [991]

<p>[991] A conversation with English teacher / comedian / cake maker Kate Billington, talking about her academic qualifications, cutting edge subtitling technology for theatres, questions of teaching English including teaching in Taiwan vs in France, Kate's tips for language learning, a cat-village in Taiwan, traffic madness, earthquakes, signage in train stations, using flashcard apps to learn English, testing Kate's Chinese by making her translate jokes, and drinking coffee in Taipei! Just that! Check out P81 a premium episode with vocabulary review for this conversation.</p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Coffee-Cats-Conversation_-900-Days-in-Taiwan-with-Kate-Billington-991.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Coffee-Cats-Conversation_-900-Days-in-Taiwan-with-Kate-Billington-991.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/01/coffee-cats-conversation-kate-billingtons-900-day-streak-in-taiwan-991/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/06/01/coffee-cats-conversation-kate-billingtons-900-day-streak-in-taiwan-991/</a></p><p>LEP Premium (with a vocabulary review for this episode) 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>👩‍🦰 Kate Billington on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cakey_comedy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cakey_comedy/</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>

RAMBLEMAN: Into the Ramble-zone 🌀 [990]

<p>An epic rambling episode packed with British humour, listener emails, anecdotes, English teaching, thoughts about AI, parenting, podcasting, language learning, YouTube comments, animals listening to LEP, British communication styles, and much more. </p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RAMBLEMAN_-Into-the-Ramble-zone-990_compressed.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RAMBLEMAN_-Into-the-Ramble-zone-990_compressed.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/25/rambleman-into-the-ramble-zone-990/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/25/rambleman-into-the-ramble-zone-990/</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><br><p>This is a long-form English listening experience designed to help you improve your English naturally through extensive listening. I explain vocabulary, break down expressions, tell stories &amp; jokes, react to listener comments, and reflect on recent episodes featuring Amber, Paul, James, Charlie Baxter, my parents, my daughter, and more.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><p>Why some people complain about Luke’s long intros</p><p>The truth about “rambling” and learning English through listening</p><p>British expressions like “shoot the breeze”, “chew the fat” and “talk the hind legs off a donkey”</p><p>Funny listener stories and emails</p><p>British indirectness and politeness</p><p>AI, YouTube algorithms and the future of content</p><p>Parenting, children asking “why?”, and a Louis CK routine</p><p>Wild boar in Fontainebleau 🐗</p><p>Funny dad jokes and Comedy Corner</p><p>Luke’s thoughts on recent episodes and the future of the podcast</p><p>Vocabulary explanations including “bothered” vs “disturbed”</p><p>Why long podcasts can help your English</p><br><p>This episode is ideal for:</p><p>Intermediate to advanced English learners</p><p>Fans of British English and British humour</p><p>Learners looking for long English listening practice</p><p>Anyone who enjoys relaxing podcasts, storytelling and rambling discussions</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>

Crazy Questions with my daughter 👧✨ [989]

<p>In this episode of Luke’s English Podcast, I chat with my 8-year-old daughter as we answer a series of absurd questions, including funny Would You Rather...? questions, imaginative What if...?questions, food questions, science questions, superpowers, animals, fairy tales and more.</p><p>This is a natural, funny and heart-warming English conversation full of real spoken English, perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening skills, vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript for this episode</p><p>Use the transcript to check words, follow the conversation and study vocabulary from the episode.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Crazy-Questions-with-my-daughter-989-Questions-Episode-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Crazy-Questions-with-my-daughter-989-Questions-Episode-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>🌐 Website page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/18/crazy-questions-with-my-daughter-989/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/18/crazy-questions-with-my-daughter-989/</a></p><p>⭐ LEP Premium: <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://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>

Is the AI Bubble Bursting? 🤖🫧 (Technology & Discussion) with James [988]

<p>[988] In this episode of Luke’s English Podcast, Luke and James discuss artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, the AI bubble, generative AI, AGI, automation, job displacement, tech startups, Silicon Valley culture, deep fakes, AI hallucinations, cryptocurrency, Blade Runner, and the future of work. This is a long-form British English conversation designed to help learners improve listening comprehension, vocabulary and fluency while exploring the hype, risks and promises surrounding AI technology.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/11/is-the-ai-bubble-bursting-technology-discussion-with-james-988/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/11/is-the-ai-bubble-bursting-technology-discussion-with-james-988/</a></p><p>PDF transcript and vocabulary glossary 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Is-the-AI-Bubble-Bursting_-Technology-Discussion-with-James-988-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Is-the-AI-Bubble-Bursting_-Technology-Discussion-with-James-988-Transcript.pdf</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>Are the massive predictions about AI and the future real, or just hype? Why does the tech industry push frightening narratives about AI and its effects on society? Will tech companies ever make a profit from the huge $$$ investments they have made in AI? How are ordinary people reacting to AI at the moment? How useful is it for Luke in his job? Do people really like or want what is produced by AI? Will AI ever reach super-intelligence? Is Harrison Ford actually a robot in the film Blade Runner? What disgusting thing did James eat for breakfast today? All these questions answered and discussed in rambling style by The Low Tech Bros - James and Luke. PDF transcript available with vocabulary glossary.</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>

Insane Facts 🤯 True or False? with Amber & Paul [987]

<p>[987] British English listening practice at a natural speed with surprising facts and lots of humour. Pod-pals Amber &amp; Paul join me for an outlandish and outrageous "true or false" quiz 📝. Can Amber and Paul decide if these facts are true, or just total <em>bulls#*t</em> (or maybe that should be <em>b*llocks</em>?) The episode is long, the English is fast, but the jokes come regularly and I promise that you will learn something new. </p><p>⚠️Warning: some topics are a bit disgusting, graphic or explicit and not for the kids👧🙅.</p><p>Includes talk of satanic cats 🐈‍⬛, animal accents 🐐, unsexy corn flakes 🥣, wolverine toads 🐸, blood-shooting lizards🦎🩸, suicide sex-bees 🐝, British tank tea 🫖, astro pee 🛰️, urine mouthwash 😬, ancient dogs 🐕, 23-hour dinosaurs 🦕 and a lot more. Listen all the way to the end as things get incredible in the 2nd half. Transcript available.&nbsp;</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/04/insane-facts-true-or-false-with-amber-paul-987/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/05/04/insane-facts-true-or-false-with-amber-paul-987/</a></p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Insane-Facts_-True-or-False_-with-Amber-Paul-987-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Insane-Facts_-True-or-False_-with-Amber-Paul-987-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</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 Bad Room 👞 (Learn English with a Short Story) [986]

<p>Another short story on LEP to entertain you and help you learn some more English words and expressions. This one is a creepy tale about a room in a house with a strange, fatal attraction. People can't stop themselves going through the door, but then what happens to them? Follow along with me and try to understand the final, crucial line at the end. I will explain everything, analyse the vocabulary line by line and teach you plenty of useful English phrases. PDF available as usual!</p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Bad-Room-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-986.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Bad-Room-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-986.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/27/the-bad-room-learn-english-with-a-short-story-986/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/27/the-bad-room-learn-english-with-a-short-story-986/</a></p><p>Sign up to LEP Premium for more vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation episodes from me 👉 <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>

10 Questions about Food 🍲 with Martin [985]

<p>A funny British English conversation about food, cooking &amp; eating habits, with my friend Martin. Why is British food a bit of a joke? Do French people have the right to criticise British cuisine? What is marmite, and why don't Brits just throw it away? What did Luke eat for lunch every single day during secondary school? And, who would be Luke's dream dinner party guests? All that and more, in a conversation full of tangents, recipes, rants and apologies, and a nice range of vocabulary expressions to spot. Enjoy! PDF Transcript available.</p><p>Sign up to LEP Premium to hear the vocabulary review for this episode with my wife 👉 <a href="www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium </a></p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/10-Questions-about-Food-with-Martin-985-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/10-Questions-about-Food-with-Martin-985-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/20/10-questions-about-food-with-martin-985/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/20/10-questions-about-food-with-martin-985/</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>

Paranormal Experiences 👻📘 with Anna Brooke [984]

<p>[984] English listening practice in the form of an authentic conversation about ghosts and the paranormal. Returning guest Anna Brooke returns to talk about her latest book "Death by Chocolate" which is inspired by various spooky and unexplained experiences she has had recently, including a suspected haunting of her apartment, poltergeist activity, cold and creepy atmospheres, sightings of spirits and more strange encounters. Anna describes these experiences and we have a discussion about the paranormal. A premium episode with vocabulary review is available for premium subscribers. PDF transcript also available.</p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Paranormal-Experiences-with-Anna-Brooke-984-Episode-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Paranormal-Experiences-with-Anna-Brooke-984-Episode-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/13/paranormal-experiences-with-anna-brooke-984/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/13/paranormal-experiences-with-anna-brooke-984/</a></p><p>Learn 19 vocabulary items from this episode with Premium series 78 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuim</a></p><p>"Death by Chocolate" available now 👉 <a href="https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/books/death-by-chocolate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/books/death-by-chocolate/</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>

English Language Haiku Master John Stevenson ✍️ (Interview) [983]

<p>Practise your listening in English with a fascinating conversation with a writer of haiku poetry in English. John Stevenson is one of the world's leading English language haiku poets, and in this episode I had the pleasure of talking to him for an hour. John taught me more about haiku and senryu poetry, revealed how he first became interested in haiku, and then was willing to discuss various haiku poems he has written over the years, giving details of what real events inspired them, what they mean and more about his process of writing haiku in English. I hope this episode is fascinating and inspiring. Keep listening because it becomes more and more revealing as it continues. John was a pleasure to talk to and I think this is the perfect conclusion to the trilogy of episodes I have done on this subject on the podcast recently. </p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/English-Language-Haiku-Master-John-Stevenson-Interview-983-Episode-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/English-Language-Haiku-Master-John-Stevenson-Interview-983-Episode-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/06/english-language-haiku-master-john-stevenson-interview-983/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/06/english-language-haiku-master-john-stevenson-interview-983/</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>"My Red" by John Stevenson available from Brooks Books 👉 <a href="https://www.brooksbookshaiku.com/Stevenson-MyRed.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.brooksbookshaiku.com/Stevenson-MyRed.html</a></p><p>The Heron's Nest haiku website 👉 <a href="https://www.theheronsnest.com/March2026/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theheronsnest.com/March2026/index.html</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>

Haiku in English 2 🍂✍️ [982]

<p>Haiku poems communicate a lot of ideas, thoughts and feelings into just a few simple words. They can be moving, humourous or meditative, and reading haiku in English allows you to learn vocabulary in a very interesting way. In part 1 I talked about the form and history of haiku, and read out various short poems in English from both Japanese writers and modern English ones. In part 2 here I finish reading my haiku selection, including many written by English-language haiku master John Stevenson. Listen to each one, consider the different meanings and interpretations and also learn specific words and phrases to expand your English vocabulary.</p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Haiku-in-English-2-982-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Haiku-in-English-2-982-1.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/30/haiku-in-english-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/30/haiku-in-english-2/</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>

Is the glass half empty, or half full? 🥃 (Vocabulary & Discussion) [981]

<p>In this episode I discuss optimism and pessimism, what forms our outlook on life, which is healthier, how we talk about optimism and pessimism in English and which perspective helps you learn English more effectively. Expect some discussion, science, vocabulary, advice for learning English and a few jokes thrown in for good measure. PDF available.</p><p>Get the episode PDF (free) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full_-Vocabulary-Discussion-891.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full_-Vocabulary-Discussion-891.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/23/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-vocabulary-discussion-891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/23/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-vocabulary-discussion-891/</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>

Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]

<p>Practise listening to British English conversation and enjoy some complaining, ranting and funny anecdotes in this episode based on the concept of a popular BBC TV chat show. My guest is Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast. Charlie has chosen 3 things which he wants to be locked inside the mythical "Room 101" 🚪 an imaginary place where all the things you hate in the world are stored forever. What would Charlie like to remove from the world to be kept inside this room? And what is the shocking info about a certain popular British English YouTuber 👩‍🏫 that could break the internet? 🤔</p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Room-101-with-Charlie-Baxter-980-Episode-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Room-101-with-Charlie-Baxter-980-Episode-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/16/room-101-with-charlie-baxter-980-funny-british-english-listening-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/16/room-101-with-charlie-baxter-980-funny-british-english-listening-practice/</a></p><p>Listen to Luke's Room 101 choices on The British English Podcast this week 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/1533216336" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1533216336</a></p><p>Watch Luke on BEP (YouTube version) 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/56jqC8Q88oc?si=Gy2w7udJsRR8yaVh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/56jqC8Q88oc?si=Gy2w7udJsRR8yaVh</a></p><p>Sign up to LEP Premium for a vocab review for this episode 👉 <a href="https://lep.supercast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lep.supercast.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>

The Lumber Room (Learn English with a Short Story) [979]

<p>Time to learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. Listen to the story and my comments, then learn vocabulary as I break down the text line by line and teach you English in context. This time it is a funny little tale written by Saki - the English author and master of the short story. A mischievous lad is punished by his strict aunt, but who ends up having the last laugh? </p><p>Get the episode PDF with story text 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Lumber-Room-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-979.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Lumber-Room-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-979.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/09/the-lumber-room-learn-english-with-a-short-story-979/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/09/the-lumber-room-learn-english-with-a-short-story-979/</a></p><p>LEP Premium for episodes focusing on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar 👉 <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>

My Dad talks about his life [978]

<p>Following my chat with my mum last week, now it's my dad's turn! In this episode my plan was to ask my dad lots of questions about his life, and to listen to him talking about the various choices he has made, and experiences he has had, as well as details about his parents. The result is another deep chat about family history, and my dad's life story. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. Full transcript available.</p><p>Get the episode transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/My-dad-talks-about-his-life-978-Episode-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/My-dad-talks-about-his-life-978-Episode-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/02/my-dad-talks-about-his-life-978/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/02/my-dad-talks-about-his-life-978/</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>

My Mum talks about her life [977]

<p>[977] Recently I visited my parents at their home, and while I was there I took the time to record conversations with them both. This first one is with my mum. I asked her questions about her life story, our family history, her memories of growing up and so many other things that I was curious about. The result is this recording. I hope you will find that it is not only good for your English listening practice, but also fascinating and absorbing as a piece of personal history. Full transcript available.</p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/My-mum-talks-about-her-life-977-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/My-mum-talks-about-her-life-977-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/23/my-mum-talks-about-her-life-977/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/23/my-mum-talks-about-her-life-977/</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>

RAMBLEMANIA 🗣️ 3+ Hours of English Listening & Learning with Luke [976]

<p>Here's an epic rambling episode in which I talk about learning English with BBC Radio and TV 📻 vocabulary expressions with the word 'thumb' 👍 the story of how I became a taxi driver on the streets of Paris 🚖 the grammar of Yoda 🐸 fantastic haikus written by my listeners ✍️ and getting pecked in the face by a swan 🦢. 3h30min+ of English listening and learning from me to you. #learnenglish #britishenglish #englishlistening</p><p>👉 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RAMBLEMANIA-3-Hours-of-English-Listening-Learning-with-Luke-976.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RAMBLEMANIA-3-Hours-of-English-Listening-Learning-with-Luke-976.pdf</a></p><p>👉 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/16/ramblemania-3-hours-of-english-listening-learning-with-luke-976/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/16/ramblemania-3-hours-of-english-listening-learning-with-luke-976/</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>👉 A Phrasal Verb a Day podcast <a href="https://apvad.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apvad.libsyn.com/</a></p><p>📺 The Office UK - Big Keith's Appraisal <a href="https://youtu.be/IkYUDQCYGHA?si=T1Hz0VQ9HIrhLOSw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/IkYUDQCYGHA?si=T1Hz0VQ9HIrhLOSw</a></p><p>📺 Downton Abbey clup - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAnsGZCahlU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAnsGZCahlU</a></p><p>📺 Monty Python - The voice of God - <a href="https://youtu.be/z-iWe4qXUD8?si=za7e_XF3CsGjuDjm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/z-iWe4qXUD8?si=za7e_XF3CsGjuDjm</a></p><p>#LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #EnglishListening</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 write well in English ✍️ (with Fabio Cerpelloni) [975]

<p>What skills are involved in being a good writer? What makes a good piece of writing? How is writing different to speaking? What are the challenges faced by learners of English who want to write well, and what are some solutions to these challenges? How can AI help develop writing skills? And, what does it take to write your own book in English? These are all questions which I talk about in this episode, with the help of professional writer and returning guest Fabio Cerpelloni.</p><p>Get the PDF transcript &amp; summary of main points 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How-to-Write-Well-in-English-with-Fabio-Cerpelloni-975-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How-to-Write-Well-in-English-with-Fabio-Cerpelloni-975-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/09/how-to-write-well-in-english-with-fabio-cerpelloni975/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/09/how-to-write-well-in-english-with-fabio-cerpelloni975/</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><p>🧔🏻 Fabio's website &amp; blog 👉 <a href="www.fabiocerpelloni.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.fabiocerpelloni.com</a></p><p>📚 Fabio's books 👉 <a href="https://fabiocerpelloni.com/books/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fabiocerpelloni.com/books/</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>

Haiku in English 📖 🍃 [974]

<p>[974] In this episode I read out lots of haiku poems, explain their meaning, discuss what they make me think and feel, and use them to teach you some vocabulary. The haikus I read include some traditional Japanese ones translated into English, plus more modern ones written in English by writers from around the world. Some of these haikus are meditative, some are sad, some are funny and some find a way to capture feelings that are otherwise difficult to put into words.</p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Haiku-in-English-974.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Haiku-in-English-974.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/02/haiku-in-english-974/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/02/haiku-in-english-974/</a></p><p>Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://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>

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb 👍🔪 (Learn English with a Short Story) [973]

<p>Back by popular demand, here is another Sherlock Holmes short story on LEP. This one tells the suspenseful tale of a young engineer 👷 who accepts a well-paid but mysterious job. In classic horror movie style, he ignores so many red flags 🚩 and warnings ⚠️ and ends up paying the price for it! But, can Holmes and Watson make sure that justice is served? I tell the story and explain some details and words along the way. Story text and summaries available on the episode PDF.</p><p>Get the PDF with story text, vocabulary list and vocabulary quiz here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/26/sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-engineers-thumb-learn-english-with-a-short-story-973/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/26/sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-engineers-thumb-learn-english-with-a-short-story-973/</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/26/sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-engineers-thumb-learn-english-with-a-short-story-973/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/26/sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-engineers-thumb-learn-english-with-a-short-story-973/</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>

Identity, Mindset, Accents & Learning English with Multilingual Actor Ivan Doan [972]

<p>[972] I talk with multilingual actor Ivan Doan about his multicultural background, his learning of languages and his work as an actor. Ivan shares his insights and experiences of learning English, dealing with different accents in film &amp; TV roles, and the importance of mindset and discipline in his life. There are plenty of language learning insights in this episode, which I summarise at the end. Full transcript available.</p><p>Get the episode PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Identity-Mindset-Accents-Learning-English-with-Multilingual-Actor-Ivan-Doan-972-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Identity-Mindset-Accents-Learning-English-with-Multilingual-Actor-Ivan-Doan-972-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page with language learning insights 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/19/learning-english-accents-identity-mindset-with-multilingual-actor-ivan-doan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/19/learning-english-accents-identity-mindset-with-multilingual-actor-ivan-doan/</a></p><p>Sign up to LEP Premium (20% off until 31.1.26) 👉 <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>

[Part 2] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [971]

<p>[971] Part 2 of 2. Here is the continuation of last week's episode about changes you can make to your lifestyle, mindset and habits in order to become a better learner of English in 2026. Each of these tips is backed up by scientific research from the fields of psychology and psycholinguistics, with insights into human behaviour and thinking processes that result in better learning. Full PDF available.</p><p>Get the episode PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/9-Science-based-Life-Hacks-to-Improve-your-English-Learning-Potential-PART-2-971.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/9-Science-based-Life-Hacks-to-Improve-your-English-Learning-Potential-PART-2-971.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/12/9-science-based-life-hacks-to-improve-your-english-learning-potential-part-2-971/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/12/9-science-based-life-hacks-to-improve-your-english-learning-potential-part-2-971/</a></p><p>20% off LEP Premium until 31 January 2026 (hurry hurry hurry) 👉 <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>

[Part 1] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [970]

<p>[970] Part 1 of 2. An English podcast about simple habits you can introduce in your life, to be in top condition for learning English all year long. This is all backed up by scientific research into how our brains work, how we learn language, and how little changes in our behaviour can help us perform better and achieve more in the time we are given. Includes top advice for preparing yourself to be a great learner of English in 2026. Part 2 will be available next week.</p><p>Get the episode PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/9-Science-based-Life-Hacks-to-Improve-your-English-Learning-Potential-PART-1-970-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/9-Science-based-Life-Hacks-to-Improve-your-English-Learning-Potential-PART-1-970-1.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/05/9-science-based-life-hacks-to-improve-your-english-learning-potential-part-1-970/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/01/05/9-science-based-life-hacks-to-improve-your-english-learning-potential-part-1-970/</a></p><p>20% off LEP Premium until 31 January 2026 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><br><p>learn English, English learning tips, English listening practice, English podcast,</p><p>British English, Luke’s English Podcast, language learning science,</p><p>learning habits, habit formation, neuroscience of learning,</p><p>improve your English, English fluency, ESL podcast,</p><p>1 percent rule, atomic habits, marginal gains,</p><p>new year habits, motivation for learning,</p><p>cognitive performance, how to learn English</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>