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

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>

930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary)

<p>This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, sex and relationships to broader existential and practical issues, with some diverse and absurd moments. The language style is a mix of informal slang and neutral high-frequency vocabulary related to personal matters and common problems. I hope you enjoy it! PDF available with a full transcript and vocabulary list.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF (transcript, vocabulary list) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/930.-Can-I-eat-my-cat-other-weird-Google-questions-answered.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/930.-Can-I-eat-my-cat-other-weird-Google-questions-answered.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/07/930-can-i-eat-my-cat-weird-google-questions-answered-topics-vocabulary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/07/930-can-i-eat-my-cat-weird-google-questions-answered-topics-vocabulary/</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>

929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris 🇺🇸🇫🇷 US vs UK Accent Quiz

<p>Sarah Donnelly comes back onto LEP to catch up and to tell us about her stand-up special, now available to watch on YouTube, and to do a British English vs American English pronunciation quiz.</p><p>Sarah’s show is called The Only American in Paris and we discuss some of the themes of the show - the real experience of being a US citizen living in Paris, the Netflix show Emily in Paris, cultural differences, learning French, plus a pronunciation quiz to help you compare UK and US English.</p><p>📼 Watch Sarah's stand-up show here 👉 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_N_CRoRz0&amp;ab_channel=SarahDonnelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_N_CRoRz0&amp;ab_channel=SarahDonnelly</a> <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWEYOwCJrBVmlyEw4H9bcQA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;@sarahdcomedy&nbsp;</a></p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with quiz questions and full transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/929.-Sarah-Donnelly_-The-Only-American-In-Paris-US-vs-UK-Accent-Quiz.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/929.-Sarah-Donnelly_-The-Only-American-In-Paris-US-vs-UK-Accent-Quiz.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/31/929-sarah-donnelly-the-only-american-in-paris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/31/929-sarah-donnelly-the-only-american-in-paris/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up for 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>

928. The Abduction 🛸 (Learn English with a Short Story)

<p>Learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. This one is about a learner of English who has an extraordinary experience. Listen to me tell the story, and summarise it, then explain plenty of natural, commonly occurring, up-to-date English vocabulary.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-english-with-a-short-story/</a></p><p>Get the PDF with transcript and vocabulary notes 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/928.-The-Abduction-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-1-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/928.-The-Abduction-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-1-1.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>

927. Walk & Talk: Medieval Museum ⛫🦄 (with Amber, Paul & Kyle)

<p>Finally, it's here - the medieval museum episode with Amber &amp; Paul. Join us as we visit the museum of the middle ages in Paris. Learn about the history of the middle ages, find out about some of the art and artefacts from that period, including some fantastic symbolic tapestries, sculptures and weapons, and have fun with a few jokes along the way.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/17/927-walk-talk-medieval-museum-with-amber-paul-kyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/17/927-walk-talk-medieval-museum-with-amber-paul-kyle/</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>

926. Oral Storytelling Traditions and the Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Podcasts ☀️🎧

<p>The other day I was thinking about how podcasts must be good for your mental health, and how this could be connected to the tradition of collective oral communication which was the first form of mass media in most human civilisations, and how this has been central to human psychological and cultural development over the years. So, I made this podcast episode about it. Expect discussion of culture, history, psychology and communication, with plenty of vocabulary explained. Detailed PDF available.</p><p>Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/926.-Oral-Storytelling-Traditions-and-the-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Listening-to-Podcasts.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/926.-Oral-Storytelling-Traditions-and-the-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Listening-to-Podcasts.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/11/926-oral-storytelling-traditions-and-the-mental-health-benefits-of-listening-to-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/11/926-oral-storytelling-traditions-and-the-mental-health-benefits-of-listening-to-podcasts/</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>

925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 2)

<p>When Walaa was first on this podcast in episode 703 she talked about living in Syria as a student during the civil war (or people’s revolution) but at that time she felt she could not talk in detail about the situation. Now that the Assad regime is no longer in control of Syria, Walaa feels she can talk more candidly about what it was like to live near Damascus during those days. Walaa’s descriptions are both shocking and moving. This is the topic of this episode, which is part 2 of a two-part series.</p><p>👉 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/06/925-walaas-experience-in-syria-walaa-mouma-returns-part-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/06/925-walaas-experience-in-syria-walaa-mouma-returns-part-2/</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>

924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees

<p>Walaa Mouma returns to the podcast after 4 years to give us an update about her academic studies and personal story, including getting married and moving to Wales, details of her PhD doctorate, as well as her other studies and volunteer work helping to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers. Walaa's passion for this work is inspired by her own personal story of learning English, seeking asylum in the UK and studying in the UK's academic system, which she first talked about in episode 703 of this podcast. Part 1 of a 2-part episode.</p><p>Episode page with more information and links to Walaa's social media 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/03/924-walaa-mouma-returns-part-1-phd-studies-in-wales-teaching-english-for-refugees/</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>

923. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency 🗣️ Late-Winter 2025 ❄️☀️

<p>A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, overcoming mental blocks 🌳, the English of my daughter and raising our kids to be bilingual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, some reactions to recent episodes 🙉, some thoughts about upcoming content 🔮, some bird-related idioms 🐦, the phrasal verb "to follow through" including its rude meaning 💩 ...and more! PDF transcript available.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/23/923-a-rambling-exercise-for-fluency-late-winter-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/23/923-a-rambling-exercise-for-fluency-late-winter-2025/</a></p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/923.-A-Rambling-Exercise-for-Fluency-_-Late-Winter-2025-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/923.-A-Rambling-Exercise-for-Fluency-_-Late-Winter-2025-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>LEP Premium info ℹ️ <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber)

<p>Amber joins me for a discussion of some words which reflect various cultural movements of the last 12 months or more. Learn some trending words and listen to discussions of topics such as the influence of online content on mental health, the Oasis concert ticket scandal, an exploration of the 'lore' of LEP, romantic fantasy books, the rise of AI and more. Includes a PDF with my episode notes and vocabulary lists.</p><br><p>The Oxford Words of the Year is a shortlist of words chosen by OUP because they saw a significant increase in usage in 2024 and because they represent certain cultural moments of recent times.</p><br><p>📄 Get the episode PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/922.-Words-of-the-Year-with-Amber.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/922.-Words-of-the-Year-with-Amber.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website (with links for previous episodes) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/17/922-words-of-the-year-with-amber/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/17/922-words-of-the-year-with-amber/</a></p><p>The Oxford Words of the Year (OUP website) 👉 <a href="https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/</a></p><p>LEP Premium information ℹ️ <a href="\" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a></p><p>Sign into your premium account 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account</a></p><p>Sign up for 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>

921. From Comedy to Cosy Crime 🎤📚 (with Ian Moore)

<p>Ian Moore returns to the podcast to talk about his career shift from stand up comedy to writing "cosy" crime novels. After several decades as a professional stand-up comedian, Ian has transitioned to writing murder mysteries. Now he is a bestselling author and his books are being adapted for television. In this episode Ian talks about ending his stand-up comedy career, why he was not suited for life as the host of a guesthouse, writing books on trains, and why his COVID lockdown was actually great. </p><p>🔗 Episode page on teacherluke.co.uk 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/10/921-from-comedy-to-cosy-crime-with-ian-moore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/10/921-from-comedy-to-cosy-crime-with-ian-moore/</a></p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/921.-From-Comedy-to-Cosy-Crime-with-Ian-Moore.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/921.-From-Comedy-to-Cosy-Crime-with-Ian-Moore.pdf</a></p><p>📚 Ian's books 👉 <a href="https://www.ianmoore.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ianmoore.info/</a></p><br><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>

920. Animal Vocabulary Quiz 🐎 (with my daughter)

<p>Do you know more animal vocabulary than my 6-year-old daughter? Find out in this episode which covers over 60 items of vocabulary for describing animals, their body parts, habitats and behaviour. I am joined by my daughter for a quiz and chat about different kinds of animals. PDF available with quiz questions, vocabulary review &amp; more.</p><p>Episode page with PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/03/919-animal-vocabulary-quiz-with-my-daughter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/03/919-animal-vocabulary-quiz-with-my-daughter/</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>

919. Catching Up with AMBER & PAUL #14

<p>Another fun chat with my friends Amber Minogue &amp; Paul Taylor. This one was recorded in early January and we talk about running &amp; fitness 🏃, falling out of bed 🛏️, my phone's battery issues 🪫, our Christmas meals 🍗, Amber's family bingo game 😅, Paul's horrendous Christmas rat story &amp; some rat facts 🐀, insights into the lives of urban pigeons and country cats 🐈, handheld microphone technique 🎤 and Paul's lovely new jumper (or is it a sweater, or a pullover?)</p><p>No homework and no PDF this time.</p><p>Just enjoy keeping up with this conversation and catching up with Amber &amp; Paul once again.</p><p>Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/27/919-catching-up-with-amber-paul-14/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/27/919-catching-up-with-amber-paul-14/</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>

918. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 💎 (Learn English with a Short Story)

<p>It's time for another classic Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast. This time it is The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - a case of a stolen gemstone! 💎 My aim here is to help you to understand and enjoy the story. I’ll read the original text to you, and will explain and summarise what is happening regularly. Just relax, listen carefully and try to enjoy this classic story. PDF available.</p><p>👉 Get the PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/918.-Sherlock-Holmes_-The-Adventure-of-The-Blue-Carbuncle-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/918.-Sherlock-Holmes_-The-Adventure-of-The-Blue-Carbuncle-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdf</a></p><p>👉 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/20/918-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-blue-carbuncle-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/20/918-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-blue-carbuncle-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>

917. Listener Stories 🥷 How LEP has helped my listeners with their English ⭐️ Success & Advice

<p>This is a listener-generated episode, meaning that the content is mostly written by listeners of this podcast. In this one I read out various comments and messages from listeners who have improved their English with the podcast. They describe the progress they've made and how they did it. Expect lots of success stories and plenty of advice for improving your English in 2025.</p><br><p>Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/917.-Listener-Stories-How-LEP-has-helped-my-listeners-with-their-English-Success-Advice.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/917.-Listener-Stories-How-LEP-has-helped-my-listeners-with-their-English-Success-Advice.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/13/917-listener-stories-how-lep-has-helped-my-listeners-with-their-english-%e2%98%85-success-advice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/13/917-listener-stories-how-lep-has-helped-my-listeners-with-their-english-%e2%98%85-success-advice/</a></p><p>LEP Premium info 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

916. Learning English in 2025 📈 with Luke’s English Podcast

<p>A lengthy New Year's message about how to improve your English through consistent podcast listening. This episode details how regular listening improves comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency, incorporating listener testimonials and tips, with some specific advice about how to push your English with this podcast.</p><p>Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/916.-Learning-English-in-2025-with-Lukes-English-Podcast-.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/916.-Learning-English-in-2025-with-Lukes-English-Podcast-.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/06/916-learning-english-in-2025-with-lukes-english-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/01/06/916-learning-english-in-2025-with-lukes-english-podcast/</a></p><p>Listen to the audio podcast 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/312059190" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/312059190</a></p><p>My phrasal verb podcast 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/895725104" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/895725104</a></p><p>LEP Premium info 👉 <a href="www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

915. The World News Quiz 2024 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast

<p>Join me for a quiz about some curious stories from the news this year (2024). Stephen Devincenzi from the SEND7 Podcast is the quizmaster for the third year running, and has prepared questions that will test my knowledge of some of the slightly less serious global news stories this year. Can you beat me in the quiz? Listen to find out.</p><p>🔗 Episode page (with quiz questions) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/29/915-the-world-news-quiz-2024-with-stephen-from-send7-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/29/915-the-world-news-quiz-2024-with-stephen-from-send7-podcast/</a></p><p>🎧 Listen to SEND7 Podcast 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/1505603790" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1505603790</a></p><p>⛑️ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Consider donating to help people in need of medical aid this year&nbsp;👉 <a href="https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/</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>

914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast

<p>An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes 🎄, comments on recent episodes 🎧, an update about upcoming content 📲, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert 🎸, playing music at the British Ambassador's residence 🇬🇧 and visiting the British Library in London 📚, lots of library jokes (explained) 😂 and a vocabulary review at the end 🙇‍♂️. PDF available. </p><p>Send your answers to my questions here luketeacher@hotmail.com (1. How has LEP helped your English? 2. Do you have any tips for improving your English with LEP?)</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/914.-A-Midwinter-Ramble-❅-Lukes-English-Podcast.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/914.-A-Midwinter-Ramble-❅-Lukes-English-Podcast.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/24/914-a-midwinter-ramble-lukes-english-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/24/914-a-midwinter-ramble-lukes-english-podcast/</a></p><p>💻 Sign into your Acast+ account (LEP Premium) 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account</a></p><p>⭐️ LEP Premium info 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

913. The Snowman ⛄️ (Learn English with a Short Story)

<p>Listen to a short story and learn some useful English vocabulary in the process. This one is called The Snowman - a mysterious winter tale about a creepy snowman which appears outside a cabin in a remote forest. Follow the story, and learn plenty of descriptive vocabulary.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF (story text, vocabulary notes, vocabulary list) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/913.-The-Snowman-⛄️-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/913.-The-Snowman-⛄️-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/17/913-the-snowman-learn-english-with-a-short-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/17/913-the-snowman-learn-english-with-a-short-story</a></p><p>📼 Animated Horror Flicks on YouTube 👉 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AnimatedHorrorFlicks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@AnimatedHorrorFlicks</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium info 👉 <a href="www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

912. Bits & Bobs 3 📚 Questions of English (Part 3) More Listener Comments

<p>Part three of a series featuring collected bits &amp; bobs for the podcast, with mini-lessons on vocabulary and grammar. Topics include listener comments on listening twice, a joke about double negatives &amp; sarcasm, staying safe while listening to LEP in the car, the phrase "don't be shy, give it a try," fun facts about Paraguay, and a Quentin Tarantino eggcorn. Learn English with LEP!</p><p>📄 Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/912.-Bits-Bobs-3-Questions-of-English-Part-3-More-Listener-Comments.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/912.-Bits-Bobs-3-Questions-of-English-Part-3-More-Listener-Comments.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/10/912-bits-bobs-3-questions-of-english-part-3-more-listener-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/10/912-bits-bobs-3-questions-of-english-part-3-more-listener-comments</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium info 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

911. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 2)

<p>(Part 2 of 2) Let's continue where we stopped in the last episode, by going through the rest of my list of funny English signs 🪧 from around the world. These signs are badly-written and have unintentionally funny double meanings. I will read out the signs, then explain what is funny and offer corrections to make the signs clearer. I will also explain vocabulary in the process. PDF available.&nbsp;</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/911.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/911.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-2.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/03/911-funny-english-signs-explained-part-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/03/911-funny-english-signs-explained-part-2</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium info 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</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>

910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 1)

<p>Let's look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK &amp; USA), which show the ambiguity and unintended consequences of unclear English. I analyse lots of signs, explaining the errors and offering improved versions, using them as teaching moments to illustrate grammatical and vocabulary points. The episode also features vocabulary explanations and corrections for the poorly written signs.</p><br><p><strong>📄 Get the PDF with notes and detailed vocabulary list 👉</strong> <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/910.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-1-Lukes-English-Podcast-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/910.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-1-Lukes-English-Podcast-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdf</a></p><br><p><strong>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉</strong> <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/26/910-funny-english-signs-explained-part-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/26/910-funny-english-signs-explained-part-1/</a></p><br><p><strong>🇻🇳 LEP Meetup in Vietnam, details 👇</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 29th 7-10pm local time.</p><p>Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam</p><p>Little Du Mien cafe restaurant </p><p>119D Pho Quang street, ward 9, Phu Nhuan district (it's near the airport)</p><p>Email Zdenek at <a href="mailto:teacherzdenek@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">teacherzdenek@gmail.com</a> to confirm your participation!</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>