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

449. Film Club: Touching the Void (Part 2) Learning a Language is Like Climbing a Mountain

<p>Part 2 of this Film Club episode looking at the award-winning documentary "Touching the Void" which tells the story of a mountain climbing expedition which goes wrong. Listen to this episode and then watch the film on Netflix or DVD for that extra bit of English input.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href="http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DO</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href="http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

448. Film Club: Touching the Void (Part 1) Learning a Language is Like Climbing a Mountain

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

447. What is this, British Humour? (with Amber Minogue)

<p>What is British Humour? Is it funny? Does it even exist? How does it relate to our communication style and culture? In this episode I go through the main points of my British Council Teacher Talk about British Humour. Amber and I discuss the definition of British humour, the way it works, how it's different or similar to other humour in other places, and some examples of typical humour in the UK.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href="http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7E8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7E8</a></p> <p>Spoken offer: <a href="http://www.getspoken.com/lep" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

446. British TV: Top Gear

<p>Talking about one of the UK's most popular television programmes, Top Gear. This episode features lots of vocabulary related to cars, but a lot more too including your guide to how to speak like Jeremy Clarkson.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DS">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7DS</a> </p> <p>Spoken offer: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

445. British Podcast Award / Hello to New Listeners / 17 Vocabulary Expressions

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

444. The Rick Thompson Report: Snap General Election 2017

<p>Politics is back on LEP as I talk to my Dad about recent developments in the UK, specifically the General Election which is due to take place on 8 June.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7C6">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7C6</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

443. The Trip to Japan (Part 2)

Describing my recent trip to Japan and exploring the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7C4">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7C4</a>  Spoken offer: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</a> <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>

442. The Trip to Japan (Part 1)

<p>Describing my recent trip to Japan and exploring the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7BQ">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7BQ</a></p> <p>Spoken offer: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

441. Andy Johnson at the IATEFL Conference

<p>A conversation with Andy Johnson, talking about the IATEFL teaching conference, millennials, more tales of Andy's appearance and the possibility of a WWE wrestling match between Andy and me.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7BO">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7BO</a></p> <p>10% off all courses at London School Online - use offer code LUKE10 <a href= "http://www.londonschoolonline.com">http://www.londonschoolonline.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>

440. This Pile of Books on my Desk

<p>In this episode I just want to talk to you about this pile of 16 books I have on my desk. These are (mostly) books I haven't read yet but which I picked up recently. I have lots of piles of books like this lying around and I must read them all but I can't find the time! Anyway, I think they're really interesting. I either received them as presents, was recommended them by friends and family or I bought them for myself when visiting book shops over the last year or two. I love books, and browsing bookshops is one of my favourite things. If only I was a faster reader!</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Bk">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Bk</a></p> <p>italki offer <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

439. Reading Books to Learn English

<p>This episode is all about books. I’m going to recommend some self-study books for learning English, talk about the value of reading books in English and then go through some of the books which I have in a pile on my desk and talk to you about them - just to inspire you to do some more reading this year, in English of course!</p> <p>Epsiode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Bh">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Bh</a></p> <p>italki offer <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

438. Hi Luke, I have a question!

<p>Here’s another episode done in a similar style to the last one, with some news, some rambling and some questions and comments from the website. Topics in this episode will include: My live comedy show in Tokyo on 13 April, LEPster meetups, humour, grammar, understanding TV and Movies, Breaking Bad, Logan and more...</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7B8">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7B8</a></p> <p>Spoken: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

437. Ramble News - 31 March 2017

<p>A rambly episode with some news from the UK, some comments, some questions, some updates about LEPster meetups in Moscow, Tokyo and London and more.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Ad">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Ad</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

436. The Return of The Lying Game (with Amber & Paul) [Video]

<p>Amber, Paul and I play another round of The Lying Game, in which we each tell a story and the others have to guess if it's true or a lie. Listen for story telling, questions and general fun, plus some jokes at the end of the episode. Video available.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Av">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Av</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

435. Catching Up With Amber & Paul #5 [Video]

<p>Amber & Paul are back on the podcast in this episode as we respond to some questions and comments from the website and social media. Video available.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Aa">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7Aa</a></p> <p>Spoken: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

434. Interview with Paul Taylor - "WTF France?" [Video]

<p>Interviewing Paul Taylor about his comedy projects, including "What the F*ck France" on Canal+ / Youtube and his stand-up shows #Franglais and The Paul Taylor Comedy Night. Video available.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7zC">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7zC</a></p> <p>Spoken offer: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

433. British TV: Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (Part 2) [Video]

<p>Learn more authentic English directly from the mouths of these native speakers in an episode of the popular British TV show "Kitchen Nightmares" with famous chef Gordon Ramsay. Videos and vocabulary lists available.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7zA">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7zA</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

432. British TV: Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (Part 1) [Video]

<p>Talking about restaurant culture in the UK, an introduction to one of the UK's most famous chefs and a chance to learn some authentic English from a popular British TV show featuring Gordon Ramsay. Video available.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7zy">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7zy</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

431. Restaurants & Hotels / Really Strange TripAdvisor Reviews (with Amber)

<p>Talking to Amber about our experiences in restaurants & hotels and some truly bizarre TripAdvisor reviews.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7yz">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7yz</a></p> <p>Spoken promo: <a href= "http://www.getspoken.com/lep">http://www.getspoken.com/lep</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>

430. Discussing Language Learning & Life with Fred Eyangoh

<p>Talking to Fred about history, geography, comedy, learning English and cutlery.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7wb">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7wb</a></p> <p>italki offer <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

429. RAMBLENEWS!

<p>This is an episode with some rambling about recent news, LEPster meetups, transcript project team, listener comments &amp; questions, teaching phrasal verbs with 'in on' and some music. This episode is also available as a video.</p><p>Episode page: <a href="http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7yk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7yk</a></p><p>italki offer: <a href="http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</a>&nbsp;</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>

428. British Comedy: Limmy's Show (Part 2) Dee Dee goes to Yoker

Analysis of another sketch from Limmy's Show. Listen to informal English spoken in a Glasgow accent, and understand it. Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7xO">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7xO</a> <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>

427. British Comedy: Limmy's Show (Part 1) Mr Mulvaney

<p>An episode analysing more British comedy, this time focusing on a couple of sketches from Limmy's Show, an award-winning TV comedy produced by BBC Scotland. See link for transcriptions, notes and videos.</p> <p> Episode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7xc">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7xc</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>

426. Thompson, Taylor & Minogue: Victorian Detectives (Part 2) with Amber & Paul

<p>Listen to the conclusion of this mystery story in which Amber, Paul and I attempt to solve a series of kidnappings in Victorian London.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7wS">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7wS</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

425. Thompson, Taylor & Minogue: Victorian Detectives (Part 1) with Amber & Paul

<p>Join Amber, Paul and me as we attempt to solve a series of mysterious kidnappings in Victorian London. Full story text available.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7vz">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7vz</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

424. With Andy & Ben from The London School of English (Part 2)

<p>Talking to Andy Johnson and Ben Butler about teaching English to millennials, cross-cultural experiences we've had as English teachers and some funny stories about Andy.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7vS">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7vS</a></p> <p>London School Online (use offer code LUKE10) for a 10% discount <a href= "http://www.londonschoolonline.com">http://www.londonschoolonline.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>

423. With Andy & Ben from The London School of English (Part 1)

<p>Talking to Andy Johnson and Ben Butler from The London School of English about many things including teaching English for specific purposes and some old anecdotes.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7vH">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7vH</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>

422. Learning British Dialects with Korean Billy

<p>Talking to Billy from Korea about his videos about regional British dialects and accents.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7t5">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7t5</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

421. Skateboarding - A New Olympic Sport (with James)

<p>A new episode with James about Skateboarding, which will be a new event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. James has been a skater for most of his life and used to write articles for a skateboarding magazine, so he's exactly the right person to talk to about this.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7ur">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7ur</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>

420. Anyone fancy a brew? Let's have a nice cup of tea!

<p>Everything you need to know about the culture of tea-drinking in the UK, including a full guide to how to make a nice cup of tea, English style.</p> <p>Episode page: <a href= "http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5c9">http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5c9</a></p> <p>italki offer: <a href= "http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk">http://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk</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>