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Luke"s English Podcast

In episode 949 I did an online test which claimed to be for C1 level, but let"s be honest - it was more like an intermediate level, the questions were rubbish and it was ultimately a useless scam. This time I"m taking a proper C1 English test - the Use of English section from a Cambridge CAE exam. Let"s see what is required to pass this, and what bits of English you can learn from it.

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127:49

Joe Rogan Experience _2164 - Action Bronson(M4A_128K)

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Action Bronson is a musician, chef, painter, and author. Look out for his forthcoming album Johann Sebastian Bachlava the Doctor and watch his series F*ck, That s Delicious on YouTube.

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115:52

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

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/19

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.

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56:03

Holiday Hell 🔥 Serious Sandcastles 🏰 _ AI Inbreeding...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/19

The Pod-Pals are back on the podcast for another catching up session! Recorded just after the summer holidays, there is talk of Paul s hatred of the beach 🏖️, the English tradition of building epic sandcastles 🏰, other famous people with our names (including an evil teacherluke 👿) and what AI gets completely wrong about us 🤦 ...

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68:13

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

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/19

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.

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114:21

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

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/19

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.

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84:11

905. 49 Random Jokes_ Explained 🐸 ✂️ (Dissecting the...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/13

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?

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57:11

904. Bits _ Bobs 📚 Questions of English (Part...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/13

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.

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151:00

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

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/13

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.

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74:15

902. _A Year on the Fosse_ by Rick Thompson (English...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/10

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.

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145:58

901. Sherlock Holmes_ The Adventure of The Speckled...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/10

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.

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55:48

739. The Escaped Man (Short Story for Learners of...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Learn English with a short story. Listen & repeat after me if you'd like to practise your pronunciation. Learn some vocabulary in the second half of the video. Click here to read the story on Commaful https://commaful.com/play/lisa/the-es... Contents 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Story begins 10:10 Story ends 10:18 Summary 13:41 Language Review 52:12 Language Review ends 52:28 Visit the episode archive for more stories 54:37 Download the LEP App 55:28 Thanks and good bye bye bye ... Join my premium

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122:26

941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles (Learn English...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Learn English with a short story on LEP. In this episode I am reading "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by HG Wells (adapted into modern English). First you can listen to the story, then I summarise it again in my own words, discuss my interpretations of its meaning, explain how you can use stories like this to improve your English, and teach some vocabulary which came up.

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47:29

872. The Birthday Party (Learn English with a Short...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Learn English with another short story. This time it s a 300-word story by Katherine Brush, often used in literature classes, full of vivid imagery and with an emotional twist. I read the story to you, and then go through each line, explaining vocabulary and grammar. 👉 Episode page with story text and vocabulary notes https://teacherluke.co ...

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55:47

739. The Escaped Man (Short Story for Learners of...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Learn English with a short story. Listen & repeat after me if you'd like to practise your pronunciation. Learn some vocabulary in the second half of the video. Click here to read the story on Commaful https://commaful.com/play/lisa/the-es... Contents

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19:01

Learn English with Podcast _ Slow English Listening _...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/06

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13:03

How to get your best night_s sleep - What in the...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/06

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88:47

Parson's Pleasure by Roald Dahl (Learn English with a...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Learn English with another short story. This time it's Parson's Pleasure by Roald Dahl, which is an intriguing tale of a dodgy antiques dealer, with a nasty twist at the end. Learn vocabulary while you enjoy a fascinating story.

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108:08

Learning English in 2025 📈 with Luke_s English...

Luke"s English Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In episode 1 I did an online test which claimed to be for C1 level, but let's be honest - it was more like an intermediate level, the questions were rubbish and it was ultimately a useless scam. This time I'm taking a proper C1 English test - the Use of English section from a Cambridge CAE exam. Let's see what is required to pass this, and what bits of English you can learn from it.

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