Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 / 12 / 2024
|
914. A Midwinter Ramble βοΈ Lukeβs English Podcast
An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes π, comments on recent episodes π§, an update about upcoming content π², anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert πΈ, playing music at the British Ambassador-s residence π¬π§ and visiting the British Library in London π, lots of library jokes (explained) π and a vocabulary review at the end π-βοΈ. PDF available. Send your answers to my questions here [email protected] (1. How has LEP helped your English? 2. Do you have any tips for improving your English with LEP?)π Get the PDF here π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/914.-A-Midwinter-Ramble-β
-Lukes-English-Podcast.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/24/914-a-midwinter-ramble-lukes-english-podcast/π» Sign into your Acast+ account (LEP Premium) π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/accountβοΈ LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
2:18:40 | |
17 / 12 / 2024
|
913. The Snowman βοΈ (Learn English with a Short Story)
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.π Get the PDF (story text, vocabulary notes, vocabulary list) π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/913.-The-Snowman-βοΈ-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/17/913-the-snowman-learn-english-with-a-short-storyπΌ Animated Horror Flicks on YouTube π https://www.youtube.com/@AnimatedHorrorFlicksπ LEP Premium info π www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:42:22 | |
10 / 12 / 2024
|
912. Bits & Bobs 3 π Questions of English (Part 3) More Listener Comments
Part three of a series featuring collected bits - bobs for the podcast, with mini-lessons on vocabulary and grammar. Topics include listener comments on listening twice, a joke about double negatives - 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!π Get the PDF π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/912.-Bits-Bobs-3-Questions-of-English-Part-3-More-Listener-Comments.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/10/912-bits-bobs-3-questions-of-english-part-3-more-listener-commentsπ LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:05:25 | |
03 / 12 / 2024
|
911. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS πͺ§ Explained (Part 2)
(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 πͺ§ 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.-π Get the PDF here π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/911.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-2.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/03/911-funny-english-signs-explained-part-2π LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
58:41 | |
26 / 11 / 2024
|
910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS πͺ§ Explained (Part 1)
Let-s look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK - 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.π Get the PDF with notes and detailed vocabulary list π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/910.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-1-Lukes-English-Podcast-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/26/910-funny-english-signs-explained-part-1/π»π³ LEP Meetup in Vietnam, details πFriday Nov 29th 7-10pm local time.Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLittle Du Mien cafe restaurant 119D Pho Quang street, ward 9, Phu Nhuan district (it-s near the airport)Email Zdenek at [email protected] to confirm your participation! Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:14:57 | |
19 / 11 / 2024
|
909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation π (Topic & Vocabulary)
This episode explores the important topic of AI and human civilisation, and teaches plenty of vocabulary on the subject. I analyse an interview with an AI expert and explore many words and phrases for talking about this subject. This includes discussion of the potential pros and cons of AI, how it will impact the job market, global security and economics, and what could happen if (and when) AI exceeds human intelligence. Check the episode PDF for a transcript and detailed vocabulary list.π Get the PDF π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/909.-The-Existential-Threat-of-AI-to-Human-Civilisation.pdfπ» Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/19/909-the-existential-threat-of-ai-to-human-civilisation-topic-vocabulary/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:56:29 | |
12 / 11 / 2024
|
908. Bits & Bobs 2 π Questions of English (Part 2) Listener Comments
Responding to comments from listeners on various episodes in the LEP archives, including how to get a TEFL certificate, linking /r/ sounds, being a fly on the wall, singular -they-, antique vs vintage, and when the verb -see- doesn-t mean -see-. PDF available. π Get the PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/908.-Bits-Bobs-_-Questions-of-English-Part-2-Listener-Comments-Episode-PDF-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdfπ Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/11/908-bits-amp-bobs-2-questions-of-english-part-2-listener-comments/π LEP Premium info https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:08:49 | |
05 / 11 / 2024
|
907. Catching a Cold / Travelling with Children / LEP Premium Sample Episode [P64]
This is a free sample of LEP Premium. The episode contains clips from my recent premium series: P64, in which I told a couple of anecdotes about catching a cold and travelling to England with my two young children. You will also hear me teaching a lot of the words, phrases and expressions that I used in my stories. The entire premium series will be available for premium subscribers this week, but here is a free sample for subscribers of the free version of my podcast. Links below for more information about my premium podcast series.Episode page π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/05/907-catching-a-cold-travelling-with-children-lep-premium-sample-episode-p64/Get more information about LEP Premium π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfoSign into your Acast+ account π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:13:07 | |
29 / 10 / 2024
|
906. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe π€π± (Learn English with a Short Story)
In this episode for Halloween I read out a classic work of gothic horror fiction by Edgar Allan Poe, then go through each line and explain vocabulary and discuss the themes and meanings of the story.π Get the story PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/906.-The-Tell-Tale-Heart-by-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdfπ Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/29/906-the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-learn-english-with-a-short-story/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:54:58 | |
22 / 10 / 2024
|
905. 49 Random Jokes, Explained ? βοΈ (Dissecting the Frog)
Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You can learn from it, but the frog dies in the process.Let me tell you 49 jokes (of varying quality). How many do you understand? I will explain all the jokes. How much vocabulary can you learn in the process?Episode page with vocabulary list etc ? https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/22/905-49-random-jokes-explained-dissecting-the-frog/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:24:48 |
Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 / 12 / 2024
|
914. A Midwinter Ramble βοΈ Lukeβs English Podcast
An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes π, comments on recent episodes π§, an update about upcoming content π², anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert πΈ, playing music at the British Ambassador-s residence π¬π§ and visiting the British Library in London π, lots of library jokes (explained) π and a vocabulary review at the end π-βοΈ. PDF available. Send your answers to my questions here [email protected] (1. How has LEP helped your English? 2. Do you have any tips for improving your English with LEP?)π Get the PDF here π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/914.-A-Midwinter-Ramble-β
-Lukes-English-Podcast.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/24/914-a-midwinter-ramble-lukes-english-podcast/π» Sign into your Acast+ account (LEP Premium) π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/accountβοΈ LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
2:18:40 | ||
17 / 12 / 2024
|
913. The Snowman βοΈ (Learn English with a Short Story)
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.π Get the PDF (story text, vocabulary notes, vocabulary list) π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/913.-The-Snowman-βοΈ-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/17/913-the-snowman-learn-english-with-a-short-storyπΌ Animated Horror Flicks on YouTube π https://www.youtube.com/@AnimatedHorrorFlicksπ LEP Premium info π www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:42:22 | ||
10 / 12 / 2024
|
912. Bits & Bobs 3 π Questions of English (Part 3) More Listener Comments
Part three of a series featuring collected bits - bobs for the podcast, with mini-lessons on vocabulary and grammar. Topics include listener comments on listening twice, a joke about double negatives - 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!π Get the PDF π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/912.-Bits-Bobs-3-Questions-of-English-Part-3-More-Listener-Comments.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/10/912-bits-bobs-3-questions-of-english-part-3-more-listener-commentsπ LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:05:25 | ||
03 / 12 / 2024
|
911. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS πͺ§ Explained (Part 2)
(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 πͺ§ 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.-π Get the PDF here π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/911.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-2.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/03/911-funny-english-signs-explained-part-2π LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
58:41 | ||
26 / 11 / 2024
|
910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS πͺ§ Explained (Part 1)
Let-s look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK - 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.π Get the PDF with notes and detailed vocabulary list π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/910.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-1-Lukes-English-Podcast-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/26/910-funny-english-signs-explained-part-1/π»π³ LEP Meetup in Vietnam, details πFriday Nov 29th 7-10pm local time.Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLittle Du Mien cafe restaurant 119D Pho Quang street, ward 9, Phu Nhuan district (it-s near the airport)Email Zdenek at [email protected] to confirm your participation! Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:14:57 | ||
19 / 11 / 2024
|
909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation π (Topic & Vocabulary)
This episode explores the important topic of AI and human civilisation, and teaches plenty of vocabulary on the subject. I analyse an interview with an AI expert and explore many words and phrases for talking about this subject. This includes discussion of the potential pros and cons of AI, how it will impact the job market, global security and economics, and what could happen if (and when) AI exceeds human intelligence. Check the episode PDF for a transcript and detailed vocabulary list.π Get the PDF π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/909.-The-Existential-Threat-of-AI-to-Human-Civilisation.pdfπ» Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/19/909-the-existential-threat-of-ai-to-human-civilisation-topic-vocabulary/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:56:29 | ||
12 / 11 / 2024
|
908. Bits & Bobs 2 π Questions of English (Part 2) Listener Comments
Responding to comments from listeners on various episodes in the LEP archives, including how to get a TEFL certificate, linking /r/ sounds, being a fly on the wall, singular -they-, antique vs vintage, and when the verb -see- doesn-t mean -see-. PDF available. π Get the PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/908.-Bits-Bobs-_-Questions-of-English-Part-2-Listener-Comments-Episode-PDF-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdfπ Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/11/908-bits-amp-bobs-2-questions-of-english-part-2-listener-comments/π LEP Premium info https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:08:49 | ||
05 / 11 / 2024
|
907. Catching a Cold / Travelling with Children / LEP Premium Sample Episode [P64]
This is a free sample of LEP Premium. The episode contains clips from my recent premium series: P64, in which I told a couple of anecdotes about catching a cold and travelling to England with my two young children. You will also hear me teaching a lot of the words, phrases and expressions that I used in my stories. The entire premium series will be available for premium subscribers this week, but here is a free sample for subscribers of the free version of my podcast. Links below for more information about my premium podcast series.Episode page π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/05/907-catching-a-cold-travelling-with-children-lep-premium-sample-episode-p64/Get more information about LEP Premium π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfoSign into your Acast+ account π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:13:07 | ||
29 / 10 / 2024
|
906. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe π€π± (Learn English with a Short Story)
In this episode for Halloween I read out a classic work of gothic horror fiction by Edgar Allan Poe, then go through each line and explain vocabulary and discuss the themes and meanings of the story.π Get the story PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/906.-The-Tell-Tale-Heart-by-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdfπ Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/29/906-the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-learn-english-with-a-short-story/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:54:58 | ||
22 / 10 / 2024
|
905. 49 Random Jokes, Explained ? βοΈ (Dissecting the Frog)
Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You can learn from it, but the frog dies in the process.Let me tell you 49 jokes (of varying quality). How many do you understand? I will explain all the jokes. How much vocabulary can you learn in the process?Episode page with vocabulary list etc ? https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/22/905-49-random-jokes-explained-dissecting-the-frog/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. |
1:24:48 |