Bedste Luke Thompson-podcasts (2024)

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910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 1) 1:14:57

20h ago1:14:57

1:14:57

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 f…

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909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation 😃 (Topic & Vocabulary) 1:56:29

8d ago1:56:29

1:56:29

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 eco…

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908. Bits & Bobs 2 📚 Questions of English (Part 2) Listener Comments 1:08:49

15d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

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-_-Quest…

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907. Catching a Cold / Travelling with Children / LEP Premium Sample Episode [P64] 1:13:07

22d ago1:13:07

1:13:07

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…

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906. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 🖤😱 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:54:58

29d ago1:54:58

1:54:58

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.…

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905. 49 Random Jokes, Explained 🐸 ✂️ (Dissecting the Frog) 1:24:48

1M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

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-jo…

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904. Bits & Bobs 📚 Questions of English (Part 1) 58:49

1M ago58:49

58:49

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-qu…

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903. Reading from my Japanese hospital diaries 📘 (Sept 2002) 2:33:13

2M ago2:33:13

2:33:13

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. Epi…

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902. "A Year on the Fosse" by Rick Thompson (English History & Wildlife) Dad's New Book 📕 Out Now 1:14:53

2M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

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.…

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901. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of The Speckled Band (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:26:35

2M ago2:26:35

2:26:35

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 enj…

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900. Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results (with Amber & Paul) 2:22:07

2M ago2:22:07

2:22:07

It's a catchy title! Episode 900 is here, and what better way to celebrate than by inviting my pals Amber & Paul back onto the podcast? Amber & Paul have been regular guests on this podcast for 10 years. We usually have light-hearted and tangential conversations and these episodes are often very popular with long-term listeners. This time we talk a…

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899. Back on the Mic: September 2024 Ramble & Grammar Tangents 🎙️ 📖 2:51:51

3M ago2:51:51

2:51:51

Rambling about being back after the summer break, with regular moments of grammar analysis. Includes a lot of tangents, funny moments and analysis of English tenses and complex sentence structures. PDF with transcript and notes available. 👉 Get the PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/899.-Back-to-the-Mic_-September-2024-Ramble-…

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898. How to Learn Vocabulary 📚 (and not just stare at word lists) 59:26

3M ago59:26

59:26

In April I did a Zoom workshop about how to learn vocabulary. This is the audio version of the workshop, which I recorded more recently. Learn how to notice, understand, record, remember and use new words. Don’t just stare at word lists with translations. Instead, try to find some more effective ways to expand your vocabulary. 👉 Episode page with p…

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910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 1) 1:14:57

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909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation 😃 (Topic & Vocabulary) 1:56:29

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908. Bits & Bobs 2 📚 Questions of English (Part 2) Listener Comments 1:08:49

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907. Catching a Cold / Travelling with Children / LEP Premium Sample Episode [P64] 1:13:07

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906. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 🖤😱 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:54:58

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905. 49 Random Jokes, Explained 🐸 ✂️ (Dissecting the Frog) 1:24:48

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904. Bits & Bobs 📚 Questions of English (Part 1) 58:49

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903. Reading from my Japanese hospital diaries 📘 (Sept 2002) 2:33:13

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902. "A Year on the Fosse" by Rick Thompson (English History & Wildlife) Dad's New Book 📕 Out Now 1:14:53

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901. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of The Speckled Band (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:26:35

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900. Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results (with Amber & Paul) 2:22:07

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899. Back on the Mic: September 2024 Ramble & Grammar Tangents 🎙️ 📖 2:51:51

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898. How to Learn Vocabulary 📚 (and not just stare at word lists) 59:26

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