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

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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849. Stories of Insects, Bugs & Creepy Crawlies ๐Ÿž with Zdenek Lukas

25 Oct 2023
1h 53m
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This podcast episode is an extensive exploration of various topics, ranging from insects and idioms to personal anecdotes and cultural observations. It begins with an introduction to the main topics, insects and various insect idioms, before delving into discussions about bedbugs, mosquitoes, fleas, cockroaches, and ar...

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848. The Superpower of Starting English Early with Kids (with Bree Aesie)

18 Oct 2023
1h 3m
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This podcast episode discusses the importance of exposing children to English early, even if parents' English is not perfect. It provides practical tips for parents to use English with their children during daily routines, playtime, and guided play activities, emphasizing the benefits of creating a language-rich enviro...

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847. RANDOM TOPIC GENERATOR (A 1-Hour Rambling Episode)

11 Oct 2023
1h 6m
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This podcast episode is a comprehensive journey through various topics, ranging from the origin of the term "hump day" and the life of a podcast host to nostalgic fashion trends, the resurgence of retro music formats, and the influence of Hunter S Thompson's writing. The speaker also shares personal anecdotes, includin...

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846. Topic Tombola with James ๐ŸŽง

04 Oct 2023
2h 30m
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In this episode, brothers Luke and James Thompson freely converse about various topics, ranging from aliens to film references, before delving into rock bands' "secret weapons" and the intricacies of AI's potential impact on humanity. The discussion also touches on pop culture, classic films, and memorable quotes. Tak...

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845. Using ChatGPT as a Language Teaching Tool ๐Ÿค– with JOE DALE, EdTech Guru, ChatGPT Enthusiast

27 Sep 2023
1h 47m
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This podcast episode explored the numerous applications of ChatGPT in language teaching and learning by discussing its groundbreaking potential to transcribe speech, rectify pronunciation, translate text, and offer input on language usage throughout education. Takeaways โ€ข ChatGPT can enhance language learning and teac...

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844. Improve Your Pronunciation with Luke Nicholson - Accent Coach

20 Sep 2023
1h 45m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of pronunciation and accent in learning English effectively. It delves into the complexities of pronunciation, intelligibility, and identity, offering practical strategies to improve pronunciation and overcome challenges. The podcast also explores the significance of under...

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843. The Birth of Our Son

13 Sep 2023
1h 29m
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This podcast explores various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, with guests and the host sharing their personal experiences and valuable insights. It delves into the complexities of labor, from induced births to epidurals, and sheds light on early childhood development, sibling dynamics, and the unique c...

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842. A Pre-Baby Summertime Ramble โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ถ

06 Sep 2023
1h 36m
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This podcast episode is a captivating exploration of teaching English as a foreign language, becoming a parent, and the evolution of films, all tied together by the speaker's personal anecdotes and insights. Through stand-up comedy and personal experiences, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating genuine conn...

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841. A Conversation about MONOPOLY ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’ฐ with Anna Tyrie

30 Aug 2023
1h 38m
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This podcast episode delves into the world of Monopoly, exploring its history, rules, strategies, and the impact it has had on generations of players. The hosts discuss the game's enduring appeal, its economic aspects, and the social dynamics that arise during gameplay while unearthing the fascinating story behind its ...

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840. Things that make you go "Hmmm" ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜… Life, Laughter & Learning English

23 Aug 2023
1h 33m
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This podcast episode delves into a series of amusing and thought-provoking observations, questions, and discussions about wordplay, hidden meanings, cleaning, dirt, evolutionary relationships, human behavior, and various peculiarities of the English language, offering a light-hearted and entertaining exploration of lin...

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839. Kate Billington Cycled to Berlin ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

16 Aug 2023
2h 19m
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This podcast episode is a captivating conversation between Luke and Kate Billington, where they share their cycling adventures, cycling tips, and discuss a variety of topics from British slang to cake-cutting incidents, providing an entertaining and informative listen for English language learners.

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838. A 3-Hour Mega-Ramble / Reflecting on a Wonderful Spring Day in Paris

09 Aug 2023
3h 0m
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Anti-commonsence The podcast host expresses excitement about becoming a father for the second time, but it seems he is more focused on his podcasting activities than being present for his family during this special time.

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837. Describing a Car Accident in 15+ Styles of English ๐Ÿš— ๐Ÿ“„

02 Aug 2023
1h 38m
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This podcast episode explores the importance of adapting English for different situations, emphasizing the need to match language style with the intended audience and purpose. The wide range of styles discussed, from tabloid journalism and police reports to Shakespearean and Eminem's writing, underscores the diversity ...

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836. Life & Life Only with Antony Rotunno [Part 2] David Blaine, Food & Diet, The Shining, Conspiracies, Comedy, Happiness

26 Jul 2023
1h 56m
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This podcast episode explores the intricacies of teaching English as a language and various topics that can be taught in English, such as David Blaine's stunts, food and dieting, conspiracy theories, comedy, and happiness. Antony Rot, an experienced English teacher, and life coach, delves into the importance of context...

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835. Life & Life Only with Antony Rotunno [Part 1] Cats, Titanic, Travelling, Teaching & Life Coaching

19 Jul 2023
1h 14m
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This captivating podcast episode features wide-ranging discussions on topics such as Antony's podcast "Life and Life Only," insightful lessons derived from the Titanic disaster regarding class systems, Antony's adventurous travel experiences and valuable lessons learned, the intricate psychology and interpersonal dynam...

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834. The best way to learn a language, according to research (Article)

12 Jul 2023
1h 19m
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This episode explores effective language learning methods and strategies. It emphasizes finding a method that aligns with individual learning styles and creating enjoyable and holistic experiences. It stresses the importance of understanding language as a social practice, setting achievable goals, daily practice, and e...

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833. Text Adventure Story: Lemon Simulator (by Daniel Champion)

05 Jul 2023
42m
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This podcast episode presents a series of entertaining and humorous scenarios involving a lemon protagonist navigating various challenges, including escaping a kitchen, evading capture in a greengrocer's store, searching for information about lemons, encountering a cult, and seeking help from a mystic.

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832. Sherlock Holmes: The Red-headed League (Learn English with a Short Story)

27 Jun 2023
1h 45m
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This podcast episode introduces the Sherlock Holmes story "The Red Headed League," where a client, Jabez Wilson, seeks Holmes' help in understanding a mysterious organization that hired him to copy the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Holmes suspects foul play and uncovers an elaborate plot by John Clay to rob a bank through ...

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831. Learning How to Learn with Hadar Shemesh

20 Jun 2023
51m
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This podcast episode features Hadar Shemesh, an English teacher and learner, who discusses her journey of learning English, the challenges she faced, and the importance of embracing one's identity as a non-native speaker. She emphasizes the need for strong practice habits, developing pronunciation skills, and the trans...

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830. English With Cooke / A Chat with Instagram English Teacher Andy Cooke

14 Jun 2023
1h 18m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including Andy Cook's experience as an English teacher on Instagram, the unique characteristics of the Isle of Wight and Isle of Man, the CELTA and Delta qualifications for TEFL teachers, the experiences of language teachers who transitioned from teaching English to c...

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