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

699. Welcome (back) to Luke's English Podcast / FAQ (January 2021)

<p>699. Welcome (back) to Luke's English Podcast / FAQ (January 2021)</p> <p>Wishing everyone a happy new year and taking stock of the main aims and methods of this podcast, plus some frequently asked questions. Video version available on YouTube.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-jW0">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-jW0</a> </p> <p>YouTube video version <a href= "https://youtu.be/b476zEQ1e7I">https://youtu.be/b476zEQ1e7I</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a> </p> <p> </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>

698. Paul is on the Podcast / Random Questions with Paul Taylor

<p>698. Paul is on the Podcast / Random Questions with Paul Taylor</p> <p>Paul Taylor joins me for some random questions and challenges, including various little discussion points, accents, citizenship test questions, idioms, jokes and more.</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>

697. 11 Christmas Cracker Jokes for 2020, Explained

<p>697. 11 Christmas Cracker Jokes for 2020, Explained\</p> <p>Going through 11 topical Christmas jokes for 2020, then a ramble about podcast statistics for 2020 and more... Merry Christmas everyone!</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>

696. WISBOLEP Competition Results + RAMBLE

<p>696. WISBOLEP Competition Results + RAMBLE</p> <p>Join me as I potter around my flat and give the results of the WISBOLEP competition then make a cup of tea and have a ramble about things like listening to non-native English speakers, reducing clutter in your home, renting vs owning a property, what it must be like to have only one hand, Zatoichi the blind swordsman, The Mandalorian TV series, Christmas plans and more. Includes a song on the guitar at the end.</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>

695. Pronunciation, Pragmatics & Procrastination with Emma

<p>695. Pronunciation, Pragmatics & Procrastination with Emma</p> <p>Talking to Emma from YouTube channel Pronunciation with Emma about accents, improving your pronunciation, understanding pragmatics in English, and learning English through video games.</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>

694. The Crown / The Royal Family (A Royal Ramble with My Wife)

<p>694. The Crown / The Royal Family (A Royal Ramble with My Wife)</p> <p>Talking to my wife about the latest season of the Netflix TV drama The Crown, which follows the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II and her family. We talk about Charles & Diana, Margaret Thatcher, The Queen's accent, Prince Andrew's BBC interview and more.</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>

693. English With Lucy / A Conversation with Lucy Earl

<p>693. English With Lucy / A Conversation with Lucy Earl</p> <p>Chatting to Lucy Earl from the English with Lucy channel on YouTube.</p> <p>View the video on YouTube <a href= "https://youtu.be/OUtpjZEIXr8">https://youtu.be/OUtpjZEIXr8</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>

692. WISBOLEP Competition Entries - Listen & Vote!

<p>692. WISBOLEP Competition Entries - Listen & Vote!</p> <p>Listen to recordings sent in by listeners and vote for who you think should be on LEP.</p> <p>Listen to the 16 competition entries again [YouTube] <a href= "https://youtu.be/8rKRcVzo-w0">https://youtu.be/8rKRcVzo-w0</a> </p> <p>Listen to the other 85 LEPsters who are still worthy of your attention, with sumptuous video footage of the UK and other locations [YouTube] <a href= "https://youtu.be/rsBttoN1UHA">https://youtu.be/rsBttoN1UHA</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>

691. Jerome Butler - Dialect Coach

<p>691. Jerome Butler - Dialect Coach</p> <p>How do professional actors change the way they speak for different acting roles? What can learners of English take from the way actors do this, in order to apply it to their language learning? In this conversation I speak to Jerome Butler who is a very experienced dialect coach working in the TV and film industry in the USA, and we discuss these questions.</p> <p>Photo by Alison Cohen Rosa <a href= "https://www.alisoncohenrosa.com/">https://www.alisoncohenrosa.com/</a> </p> <p> </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>

690. Urban vs Rural / Living Abroad / Cultural Differences (with Cara Leopold)

<p>690. Urban vs Rural / Living Abroad / Cultural Differences (with Cara Leopold)</p> <p>A conversation with Cara Leopold about the differences between life in Paris and life in provincial France, plus how it feels to live abroad away from your home country.</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>

689. Baking Cakes, Telling Jokes & Speaking Chinese with Kate Billington

<p>689. Baking Cakes, Telling Jokes & Speaking Chinese with Kate Billington</p> <p>A funny chat with Kate who speaks multiple languages, makes delicious cakes, teaches English and does stand-up comedy. Enjoy!</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>

688. Sean Connery

<p>689. Sean Connery</p> <p>I recorded an episode about Sean Connery, who died yesterday. I didn’t expect to get emotional, but I did. Here it is. Hope you like it.</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>

687. WISBOLEP Problem / Polite Requests / An Inspiring Email / Fly Me To the Moon

<p>687. WISBOLEP Problem / Polite Requests / An Inspiring Email / Fly Me To the Moon</p> <p>A rambling episode with some news about a problem I have with the WISBOLEP competition (ooh!), some tips on making polite requests, an inspiring email from a LEPster and a song on guitar at the end.</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>

686. Christian from Canguro English

<p>686. Christian from Canguro English</p> <p>A conversation with YouTube English teacher Christian Saunders from Canguro English about the realities of learning and teaching English, motivation and goal-setting in language learning, Paul McCartney recording an album in his kitchen and plenty more. Video version also available on YouTube.</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>

685. Raising Bilingual Children [1] Alex and his daughter Alice, in Moscow

<p>685. Raising Bilingual Children [1] Alex and his daughter Alice, in Moscow</p> <p>An episode exploring the subject of how to raise a child to speak English. I speak to Alex, an English teacher from Moscow about how he has been speaking exclusively in English to his 4-year-old daughter Alice since she was born. Let's find out how it's going.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-hdK">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-hdK</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

684. Chasing the Tangent Train with Elspeth Graty

<p>684. Chasing the Tangent Train with Elspeth Graty</p> <p>A conversation with English-teaching stand-up comedian Elspeth Graty, which covers lots of different topics including Elspeth's background in England, teaching English, cultural differences, "French-bashing", old-fashioned telephones and The Tellytubbies. Enjoy!</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-h0M">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-h0M</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

683. Feelgood Stories of Flirting with Marie Connolly

<p>683. Feelgood Stories of Flirting with Marie Connolly</p> <p>Marie Connolly is an Australian stand-up comedian and TEFL teacher who has written a book of short stories about times when men (from various countries) have flirted with her. In this episode Marie shares some of those stories, tells us about English men vs French men vs Australian men and much more.</p> <p>Episode page with transcripts and vocabulary list <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-gNR">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-gNR</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a> </p> <p> </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>

682. Key Features of English Accents, Explained

<p>682. Key Features of English Accents, Explained</p> <p>Exploring the main differences between standard English pronunciation (RP) and non-standard regional or colloquial accents. How do people really speak in different parts of England, and how does this accent differ from the accent you probably hear in English language course books and dictionaries? Notes & videos available on the episode page.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-gkM">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-gkM</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

681. New Competition: Why I Should Be On LEP (WISBOLEP) / Story: The First Time I Said F*ck

<p>681. New Competition: Why I Should Be On LEP (WISBOLEP) / Story: The First Time I Said F*ck</p> <p>Announcing a new LEP competition which everyone is welcome to enter, plus an anecdote about the first time I said a rude word in front of my parents.</p> <p>Send your competition entries to <a href= "mailto:podcastcomp@gmail.com">podcastcomp@gmail.com</a> </p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-g1m">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-g1m</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

680. Park Life - A Year in The Wildlife Of An Urban Park (by Rick Thompson) / Animal Collective Nouns

<p>680. Park Life - A Year in The Wildlife Of An Urban Park (by Rick Thompson) / Animal Collective Nouns</p> <p>My dad has written a book and it's all about the wildlife you can find in an urban English park. He's on the podcast to tell us all about it, and there are some collective nouns for animals too, plus some bonus stand up comedy at the end.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-fPp">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-fPp</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

679. Gill's Book Club: A Gentleman In Moscow

<p>679. Gill's Book Club: A Gentleman In Moscow</p> <p>Talking to my mum about her latest book recommendation. A Gentleman In Moscow is about a Russian Count who is put under house arrest in 1922 in the beautiful Metropol Hotel in Moscow. </p> <p>Check the episode page for some notes and transcripts.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-ftr">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-ftr</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

678. The Vintage Furniture Trade in London (with Howard Roach)

<p>678. The Vintage Furniture Trade in London (with Howard Roach)</p> <p>Talking to my old teaching colleague Howard Roach about his furniture business in South London.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-fkL">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-fkL</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

677. A Post-Holiday Ramble / Holiday Vocab / Stories

<p>677. A Post-Holiday Ramble / Holiday Vocab / Stories</p> <p></p> <p>I've come back from my holiday so it's time to ramble on about some holiday stories, holiday vocabulary, podcast stats and other bits and pieces including an appearance by my daughter.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-eZ2">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-eZ2</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a> </p> <p></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>

676. David Crystal: Let's Talk - How English Conversation Works

<p>676. David Crystal: Let's Talk - How English Conversation Works</p> <p>Professor David Crystal returns to talk about his latest books, and more. The first book is all about the art of conversation in English, and the second one is a spy thriller inspired by real events.</p> <p>David Crystal is one of the world's leading linguists and an expert on the English language. He is also a national treasure and it's a treat to be able to talk to him in this episode. Video version also available on YouTube.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-cEY">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-cEY</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a> </p> <p>YouTube version <a class="style-scope ytcp-video-info" href="https://youtu.be/-YZiWvdQ76Q" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://youtu.be/-YZiWvdQ76Q</a></p> <p>Let’s Talk - How English Conversation Works (OUP) by David Crystal <a href= "https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lets-talk-9780198850694?cc=fr&lang=en&"> https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lets-talk-9780198850694?cc=fr&lang=en&</a></p> <p>The Encyclopedia Codes by David Crystal <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Codes-David-Crystal-ebook/dp/B08DDL8N3C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+crystal+the+encyclopedia+codes&qid=1596307248&sr=8-1"> https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Codes-David-Crystal-ebook/dp/B08DDL8N3C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+crystal+the+encyclopedia+codes&qid=1596307248&sr=8-1</a></p> <p>Sign up to LEP Premium to improve your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a></p> <p>Previous Episodes with David Crystal</p> <p>Episode 454 <a href= "https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/05/31/454-david-crystal-interview-part-1-professor-of-linguistics/"> https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/05/31/454-david-crystal-interview-part-1-professor-of-linguistics/</a></p> <p>Episode 455 <a href= "https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/06/06/455-david-crystal-interview-part-2-questions-from-listeners/"> https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/06/06/455-david-crystal-interview-part-2-questions-from-listeners/</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>

675. An Unplanned Pre-Holiday Ramble (July 2020)

<p>675. An Unplanned Pre-Holiday Ramble (July 2020)</p> <p>This episode is unedited and contains all my pauses, mistakes and thoughts while I attempt to talk about what’s coming up on LEP, my recent appearances on other people’s podcasts, comments and emails of the week and a couple of songs on the guitar.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bYP">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bYP</a> </p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a></p> <p></p> Links to my appearances on other people's podcasts The Real English Conversations podcast with Amy Whitney <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://realenglishconversations.com/english-lessons-learning-tips/"> https://realenglishconversations.com/english-lessons-learning-tips/</a>  Instant Feedback podcast with Markus Keeley</p> <p><a href= "https://instant-feedback.pinecast.co/episode/ffccfed122c9438c/32-luke-thompson"> https://instant-feedback.pinecast.co/episode/ffccfed122c9438c/32-luke-thompson</a></p> <p></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>

674. 19 Amusing Insurance Claims / Car Crash Vocabulary

<p>674. 19 Amusing Insurance Claims / Car Crash Vocab</p> <p>Listen to some funny extracts from genuine insurance claims and learn some vocabulary to describe car crashes and driving (badly).</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-boa">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-boa</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

673. Conspiracies / UFOs / Life Hacks (with James)

<p>673. Conspiracies / UFOs / Life Hacks (with James)</p> <p>Talking to my brother about some click-bait topics, with stories, beliefs and a few celebrity impressions. Links, transcripts and videos available.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bqb">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bqb</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

672. The Rick Thompson Report: COVID / BREXIT / BLM (July 2020)

<p>672. The Rick Thompson Report: COVID / BREXIT / BLM (July 2020)</p> <p>Talking to my dad about recent developments in the UK relating to coronavirus & Brexit with a cameo appearance by Gill Thompson talking about statues.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bpr">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bpr</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>

671. Aussie English with Pete Smissen

<p>671. Aussie English with Pete Smissen</p> <p>A conversation with genuine Aussie Pete Smissen, about differences and similarities between the UK and Australia, cultural and historical details, language similarities, and more. Check YouTube for the video version.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bmv">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bmv</a> </p> <p>YouTube video version <a href= "https://youtu.be/yHFo9PaJQLQ">https://youtu.be/yHFo9PaJQLQ</a> </p> <p>Luke's interview on Aussie English <a href= "https://youtu.be/q3bj7Cey5ns">https://youtu.be/q3bj7Cey5ns</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>

670. Language Learning with James Harris

<p>670. Language Learning with James Harris</p> <p>Talking to writer and comedian James Harris about life as a writer, going to Oxford Uni, being an international Brit and learning German, French and Chinese as an adult.</p> <p>Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bkc">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bkc</a></p> <p>LEP Premium <a href= "https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo">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>