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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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1:40:23

931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek

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2025/04/14

This episode features a conversation with Zdenek aboutfears and anxietiesexperienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking. 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.The accompanying

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1:21:20

929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris 🇺🇸🇫🇷...

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2025/03/31

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.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.📼 Watch Sarah's

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1:35:54

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

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2025/03/17

Finally, it's here - the medieval museum episode with Amber & 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.Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/17/927-walk-talk-medieval-museum-with-amber-paul-kyle/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the

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2:03:00

926. Oral Storytelling Traditions and the Mental...

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2025/03/11

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.Get

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53:12

925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma...

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2025/03/06

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

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1:18:32

924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in...

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2025/03/03

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

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1:54:14

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

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2025/02/10

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

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1:50:40

918. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue...

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2025/01/20

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.👉 Get the PDF

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2:01:34

917. Listener Stories 🥷 How LEP has helped my...

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2025/01/13

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.Get the PDF 👉

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1:05:25

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

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2024/12/10

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!📄 Get the PDF 👉

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1:14:57

910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 1)

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2024/11/26

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.📄 Get the PDF with notes and detailed vocabulary list 👉

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1:56:29

909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human...

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2024/11/19

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.📄 Get the

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1:08:49

908. Bits & Bobs 2 📚 Questions of English (Part 2)...

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2024/11/12

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. 👉 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_.pdf👉 Episode page

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1:13:07

907. Catching a Cold / Travelling with Children / LEP...

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2024/11/05

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

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1:54:58

906. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 🖤😱 (Learn...

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2024/10/29

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.📄 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.pdf👉 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

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1:24:48

905. 49 Random Jokes, Explained 🐸 ✂️ (Dissecting the...

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2024/10/22

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.

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904. Bits & Bobs 📚 Questions of English (Part 1)

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2024/10/15

This is the first part of a series in which I share various little things which I have collected over the years for this podcast, including questions about English, some interesting talking points and some general motivation and inspiration for your English learning journey.👉 Episode page 📃 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/15/904-bits-amp-bobs-questions-of-english-part-1👉 Get the PDF 📄 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/904.-Bits-Bobs-_-Questions-of-English-Part-1.pdf Sign up

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2:33:13

903. Reading from my Japanese hospital diaries 📘...

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2024/10/08

By popular demand I have chosen to publish this episode! In 2002 I ended up stuck in a Japanese hospital feeling very ill and confused. I ended up staying there for about two weeks. During my stay I wrote a diary nearly every day. In this episode I read from my diaries, share my personal experience with you and explain a few bits of vocabulary.Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/08/903-reading-from-my-japanese-hospital-diaries-sept-2002/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the

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1:14:53

902. "A Year on the Fosse" by Rick Thompson (English...

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2024/10/01

A conversation with my dad about his new book, which is about the history and wildlife of a famous Roman road which passes right through the heart of England. Expect stories from various periods of English history, plus descriptions of typical English bird life. English history and culture on Luke's English Podcast.📕 Get the book here 👉 https://a.co/d/6qpPBIAEpisode page 👉

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2:26:35

901. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of The Speckled...

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2024/09/24

Learn English with another classic Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this episode my aim is to help you to understand and enjoy a Sherlock Holmes story. I'll read the original text of this classic locked-room mystery to you, and will explain and summarise what is happening regularly. Just relax, listen carefully and try to enjoy this classic story. PDF available.Download the PDF 👉

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