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478. Holiday Diary (Part 5) An Encounter with The Church of Scientology
12 september 2017 · 1 uur 10 min
More thoughts and comments inspired by things that happened during my recent holiday. In this one I'm discussing stories about the Church of Scientology and the claims that it is a cult. Listen to find out what happened in this part of my trip. Check the episode page for the vocabulary list with definitions. Lees meer
Episode page: https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/09/12/478-holiday-diary-part-5-an-encounter-with-the-church-of-scientology/
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477. Holiday Diary (Part 4) The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
9 september 2017 · 56 min
The holiday diary continues and in this chapter we visited Bel Air in L.A. and so here is an analysis of the lyrics to Will Smith's rap from "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", a famous TV show (and a very serious piece of work, haha) from the 90s which was set in Bel Air itself. Topics covered: TV pop culture, racial politics, slang English. Lees meer
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476. Holiday Diary (Part 3) Astronomy, Astrology & Flat Earth Conspiracy Theory
6 september 2017 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode I talk about visiting the fantastic Griffith Observatory and then ramble about Astronomy vs Astrology and ludicrous flat earth conspiracy theories. Includes various bits of vocabulary throughout the episode. Lees meer
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475. Holiday Diary (Part 2) Modern Art: Is it amazing, or is it rubbish?
3 september 2017 · 1 uur 22 min
Talking about some modern art which I saw while visiting several galleries in Los Angeles. Includes descriptions of different movements in modern art, details about some famous artists and their work, some thoughts about whether modern art is really amazing, or maybe just a load of pretentious rubbish! (Spoiler alert: it depends) Lees meer
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474. Holiday Diary (Part 1) New Arrival, New Destinations
31 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
Hi everyone, I'm back from my holiday so here's a new episode of the podcast. In this one you'll hear me talking about some recent news (including quite a big announcement) and then an account of what we did on holiday including some descriptions, opinions and stories. There's talk of disturbing political events, dodgy car rental experiences, and a couple of beautiful cities where urban life meets wild nature. Enjoy! Lees meer
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473. Explaining the Rules of Cricket (with Dad)
22 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 26 min
Everything you need to know about the world's 2nd most popular spectator sport, cricket. I'm joined by my Dad, Rick Thompson and we describe the rules, the appeal of the game and also some expressions in English that come from cricket. Lees meer
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Why does the UK have so many accents? (Recorded February 2017)
16 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
This episode was originally recorded in February 2017 and is being uploaded in August 2017. In this episode I’m going to answer several questions from listeners about accents, including how regional accents occur in the UK and why there are so many accents there. Video available. Lees meer
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472. Andy's Story of Survival / Why Andy Runs Marathons (with Andy Johnson)
11 augustus 2017 · 58 min
Talking to Andy about why he runs marathons, including vocabulary relating to doing exercise, health, fitness, technique, injuries and medical care. Lees meer
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471. Stepping on Lego, Self-directed Learning, Accents (with Andy Johnson)
6 augustus 2017 · 47 min
Talking to Andy about stepping on Lego, Andy's job, self-directed language learning, accent, and British/American English. Lees meer
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I'm going away on holiday - back in a few weeks!
2 augustus 2017 · 26 min
I'm going on holiday until the end of the month, so I'm going to disappear for a while. Lees meer
Listen to this message because it has a few announcements about what's happening with the podcast while I'm gone. Transcript available.
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470. Understanding the Liverpool Accent
31 juli 2017 · 1 uur 23 min
Helping you to understand and appreciate the Liverpool accent and Scouse English, featuring clips of comedy a short history of Liverpool and interviews with famous footballers, actors and musicians. Lees meer
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469. British Comedy: John Bishop
27 juli 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
Helping you to understand a comedian with a Liverpool accent - learn vocabulary, culture and accents in English. Lees meer
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468. Punk - Music & Culture (with James)
24 juli 2017 · 1 uur 20 min
A bit of pop culture history in this episode, talking about the musical movement of punk and the social situation in which it happened. With James Thompson Lees meer
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467. A Boiling-Hot Evening Ramble / Comments & Questions
20 juli 2017 · 1 uur 24 min
Rambling (in my sweltering hot flat) about the benefits of playing football, giving encouragement to a shy new listener, some prepositions with transport, comparing formal and informal styles and commenting on the risks of using humour in emails. Lees meer
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466. Get this word into your life
15 juli 2017 · 1 uur 36 min
Highlighting and clarifying vocabulary that you heard in episodes 464 and 465, with a focus on phrases and uses of the word get. Lees meer
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465. How I make episodes of the podcast (Part 2)
10 juli 2017 · 1 uur 23 min
Talking about the technical side of making podcast episodes, including fascinating* insights about my recording equipment and an exciting** anecdote game. Includes upbeat music to absolutely guarantee*** that you will not be bored during the episode! Lees meer
*insights may not actually be fascinating **management holds no liability for any lack of excitement experienced ***not actually a legally binding guarantee
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464. How I make episodes of the podcast (Part 1)
6 juli 2017 · 1 uur 17 min
Talking about the creative side of making podcast episodes, including some thoughts on how to come up with ideas and how to speak in front of an audience. Watch out for various phrases with 'get' during the episode. Lees meer
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463. News, Comments & Questions (A Rambling Episode)
3 juli 2017 · 1 uur 24 min
Giving some news, responding to comments & questions, rambling about new shoes and getting lost in the jungle. Lees meer
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462. British Comedy: Bill Bailey
28 juni 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode I talk to you about one of my favourite stand up comedians from the UK. We’re going to hear some of his comedy and use it to learn English. Lees meer
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461. 25 Deceptively Difficult Questions (with Amber, Paul & Sarah)
24 juni 2017 · 1 uur 11 min
An episode about the tricky little questions that we use when socialising. What are the appropriate answers? What are the subtle differences? How do native speakers use these questions? Can you take the test and get all the right responses to my list of deceptively difficult questions? Lees meer
Episode page: http://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/06/24/461-25-deceptively-difficult-questions-with-amber-paul-sarah/
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25 Deceptively Difficult Questions - Proper Introduction Transcript!
Hi everyone, This is an episode about social English, the kind of English you use when you’re socialising, particularly the little things you say when you greet someone or at the beginning of a conversation. There are many ways to say “hi” and also lots of ways to say “how are you?” or “what are you doing?” The tricky thing is being able to judge the subtle differences in the questions with the presence of auxiliary verbs or modals which change the meaning slightly from the past, to the present to the future or with slightly different levels of formality. I’d like to do a test in this episode today. I am going to test you, so get ready.
A Test
Here’s what’s going to happen. I’ve prepared a list of 25 questions. I’m going to read them to you in a moment. As I say each question, what I want you to do is to think really quickly and really naturally about the first thing you would normally say when you hear that question. What’s the first answer that comes into your mind? Let’s see if you answer correctly. To find out the proper answers we’re going to listen to me directing those questions at Amber, Paul and Sarah. Then you can listen out for how they answer them and the comments we make afterwards, which should explain these tricky little bits of English. Not only can you learn some essential social English in this episode, you can also hear plenty of humorous conversation between the four of us. Sarah’s baby is also there in the background. I’m sorry if this b…
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460 Catching Up With Amber & Paul #6 (feat. Sarah Donnelly)
20 juni 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
Conversation and language analysis with the podpals and guest Sarah. Hear some conversation about being married to a foreign person, bringing up kids to be bilingual, and learn some slang in Australian and Northern Irish English. Vocabulary is explained at the end. Lees meer
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459. Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon (A Rambling Episode)
17 juni 2017 · 1 uur 3 min
Rambling on about so-called "facts" I found on the internet, while sitting in direct sunshine wishing I had beer. Lees meer
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458. The Rick Thompson Report: Post-Election 2017
14 juni 2017 · 1 uur 11 min
Talking to my Dad about the results of the UK's general election on 8 June 2017. Lees meer
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457. Conclusions about Language Learning from the David Crystal Interview (Part 2)
9 juni 2017 · 53 min
A follow-up to episode 455 consolidating the insights of Professor David Crystal including various pearls of wisdom about language learning. Lees meer
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456. Conclusions about Language Learning from the David Crystal Interview (Part 1)
9 juni 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
Discussing and clarifying what David Crystal said in episode 454. Conclusions about language learning and linguistics. Lees meer
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455. David Crystal Interview (Part 2) Questions from Listeners
6 juni 2017 · 58 min
Talking to the world's top writer and lecturer on the English language, Professor David Crystal. In this episode, David answers questions from listeners. Lees meer
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A Message from Amber about her Paris history podcast "Paname"
1 juni 2017 · 3 min
Hi everyone, this is just a quick 3min episode with a message from Amber about her podcast. Details below. Lees meer
Amber's podcast is now on iTunes and on her website http://www.panamepodcast.com
Check it out!
Luke
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454. David Crystal Interview (Part 1) Professor of Linguistics
31 mei 2017 · 1 uur 3 min
Talking about language with one of the world's top linguists, Professor David Crystal. Lees meer
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453. The 36 Questions that Lead to Love (with Amber & Paul)
27 mei 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
Listen to Amber, Paul and me answering questions designed by psychologists to help couples or friends become closer and more intimate. Lees meer
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452. A Conversation About Language (with Amber & Paul)
24 mei 2017 · 1 uur 1 min
Discussing language with Amber & Paul, including issues such as errors made by native speakers, language change, whether language standards are declining, the effects of technology on language and how to cut an avocado without injuring yourself. Lees meer
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451. Film Club: Alien Franchise / Alien Covenant
22 mei 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
Another film club episode, this time about the Alien franchise and a review of the new film "Alien: Covenant". The film is in the cinemas now and you could watch the other films at home (with or without subtitles) for some more English listening practice. Lees meer
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450. Comments & Questions
16 mei 2017 · 1 uur 21 min
In this episode I’m going to go through some questions from the comment section and give a bit of news. There will be some grammar, some vocab, some reactions to recent episodes and some bits relating to how you can continue to push your English with this podcast. Lees meer
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449. Film Club: Touching the Void (Part 2) Learning a Language is Like Climbing a Mountain
13 mei 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
Part 2 of this Film Club episode looking at the award-winning documentary "Touching the Void" which tells the story of a mountain climbing expedition which goes wrong. Listen to this episode and then watch the film on Netflix or DVD for that extra bit of English input. Lees meer
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448. Film Club: Touching the Void (Part 1) Learning a Language is Like Climbing a Mountain
12 mei 2017 · 55 min
A film club episode about the award-winning documentary film "Touching the Void" about a mountain climbing expedition which goes wrong. It's an amazing true story and there are lots of things to learn from it, including lessons about motivation and attitude towards any challenge. The film is available on Netflix and DVD. Check it out and use this episode to help you understand it all. Lees meer
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447. What is this, British Humour? (with Amber Minogue)
8 mei 2017 · 1 uur 27 min
What is British Humour? Is it funny? Does it even exist? How does it relate to our communication style and culture? In this episode I go through the main points of my British Council Teacher Talk about British Humour. Amber and I discuss the definition of British humour, the way it works, how it's different or similar to other humour in other places, and some examples of typical humour in the UK. Lees meer
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446. British TV: Top Gear
5 mei 2017 · 1 uur 26 min
Talking about one of the UK's most popular television programmes, Top Gear. This episode features lots of vocabulary related to cars, but a lot more too including your guide to how to speak like Jeremy Clarkson. Lees meer
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445. British Podcast Award / Hello to New Listeners / 17 Vocabulary Expressions
1 mei 2017 · 55 min
In this episode I’m going to talk a little bit about the results of the British Podcast Awards and also do a sort of introduction to the podcast for new people who might be listening for the first time. I’m going to bring you up to speed on what this podcast is all about and also recommend a few episodes from the archive that you could listen to. Also - for the dedicated language learners, at the end of the episode I’m going to explain 17 expressions which you’ll hear as I’m talking. Which expressions will they be? You’ll have to wait and see. Lees meer
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444. The Rick Thompson Report: Snap General Election 2017
25 april 2017 · 1 uur 20 min
Politics is back on LEP as I talk to my Dad about recent developments in the UK, specifically the General Election which is due to take place on 8 June. Lees meer
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443. The Trip to Japan (Part 2)
21 april 2017 · 1 uur 43 min
Describing my recent trip to Japan and exploring the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. Episode page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7C4 Spoken offer: http://www.getspoken.com/lep Lees meer
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442. The Trip to Japan (Part 1)
21 april 2017 · 1 uur 28 min
Describing my recent trip to Japan and exploring the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. Lees meer
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441. Andy Johnson at the IATEFL Conference
18 april 2017 · 1 uur 27 min
A conversation with Andy Johnson, talking about the IATEFL teaching conference, millennials, more tales of Andy's appearance and the possibility of a WWE wrestling match between Andy and me. Lees meer
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440. This Pile of Books on my Desk
6 april 2017 · 1 uur 33 min
In this episode I just want to talk to you about this pile of 16 books I have on my desk. These are (mostly) books I haven't read yet but which I picked up recently. I have lots of piles of books like this lying around and I must read them all but I can't find the time! Anyway, I think they're really interesting. I either received them as presents, was recommended them by friends and family or I bought them for myself when visiting book shops over the last year or two. I love books, and browsing bookshops is one of my favourite things. If only I was a faster reader! Lees meer
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439. Reading Books to Learn English
6 april 2017 · 1 uur 9 min
This episode is all about books. I’m going to recommend some self-study books for learning English, talk about the value of reading books in English and then go through some of the books which I have in a pile on my desk and talk to you about them - just to inspire you to do some more reading this year, in English of course! Lees meer
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438. Hi Luke, I have a question!
4 april 2017 · 1 uur 39 min
Here’s another episode done in a similar style to the last one, with some news, some rambling and some questions and comments from the website. Topics in this episode will include: My live comedy show in Tokyo on 13 April, LEPster meetups, humour, grammar, understanding TV and Movies, Breaking Bad, Logan and more... Lees meer
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437. Ramble News - 31 March 2017
31 maart 2017 · 1 uur 28 min
A rambly episode with some news from the UK, some comments, some questions, some updates about LEPster meetups in Moscow, Tokyo and London and more. Lees meer
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436. The Return of The Lying Game (with Amber & Paul) [Video]
28 maart 2017 · 1 uur 2 min
Amber, Paul and I play another round of The Lying Game, in which we each tell a story and the others have to guess if it's true or a lie. Listen for story telling, questions and general fun, plus some jokes at the end of the episode. Video available. Lees meer
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435. Catching Up With Amber & Paul #5 [Video]
24 maart 2017 · 1 uur 15 min
Amber & Paul are back on the podcast in this episode as we respond to some questions and comments from the website and social media. Video available. Lees meer
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434. Interview with Paul Taylor - "WTF France?" [Video]
21 maart 2017 · 1 uur 15 min
Interviewing Paul Taylor about his comedy projects, including "What the F*ck France" on Canal+ / Youtube and his stand-up shows #Franglais and The Paul Taylor Comedy Night. Video available. Lees meer
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433. British TV: Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (Part 2) [Video]
16 maart 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
Learn more authentic English directly from the mouths of these native speakers in an episode of the popular British TV show "Kitchen Nightmares" with famous chef Gordon Ramsay. Videos and vocabulary lists available. Lees meer
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432. British TV: Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (Part 1) [Video]
14 maart 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
Talking about restaurant culture in the UK, an introduction to one of the UK's most famous chefs and a chance to learn some authentic English from a popular British TV show featuring Gordon Ramsay. Video available. Lees meer
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