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Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson
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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The Trip to Norway 🇳🇴 Learn Vocabulary in Context [952]
8 sep 20251h 28m<p>A description of my recent family holiday to Norway 🇳🇴 including rambling about how I can't stand beach holidays 🏖️, chasing my son around different international airports 🏃, visiting Oslo ⛴️, Bergen 🏠, fjords 🚤 and mountains 🏔️. Edward Munch's The Scream 😱, staying in a cabin with no hot water, shower or washing machine, swimming in a freezing lake 🥶, catching a trout 🎣 and driving an electric Jaguar 🐆(that's a car). Includes a PDF with vocabulary in context, definitions, full transcript, and vocabulary quiz.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Trip-to-Norway-_-Learn-Vocabulary-in-Context-952.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Trip-to-Norway-_-Learn-Vocabulary-in-Context-952.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/08/the-trip-to-norway-learn-vocabulary-in-context-952/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/08/the-trip-to-norway-learn-vocabulary-in-context-952/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Questions of English & Listener Comments 🙋Bits & Bobs 4 [951]
1 sep 20251h 22m<p>Dealing with some questions from listeners about pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, namely how to know when 'd is <em>had</em> or <em>would</em> (in writing and pronunciation), the curious origins of the word <em>podcast</em> and a vocabulary lesson about the word <em>cast</em> including various collocations and phrases which include this <em>morpheme</em> (that means a part of a word, not some kind of shape-shifting alien). More groundbreaking and genre-defying content to grace your earphones, and not boring grammar stuff at all, not even a little bit, no, no way, not here. </p><p>Get the PDF here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-Bits-Bobs-4.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-Bits-Bobs-4.pdf</a></p><p>Website page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/01/questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-4-951/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/01/questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-4-951/</a></p><p>Subscribe to LEP Premium for more of this kind of thing <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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The Flatmate from Japan Returns🚶♂️Travelling Tales & More [950]
25 aug 20251h 45m<p>Peter, my old flatmate from Japan, is back on the podcast after his previous appearance 11 years ago! We chat about travelling experiences, teaching English in Malaysia and Japan, dealing with jet lag and culture shock, doing stand-up comedy abroad, and some of the funny, strange, and even weird experiences we’ve had while travelling. A relaxed, wide-ranging conversation full of stories, laughs, and cultural insights.</p><p>Get the full PDF transcript here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Flatmate-from-Japan-Returns-Travelling-Tales-More-950-TRANSCRIPT-.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Flatmate-from-Japan-Returns-Travelling-Tales-More-950-TRANSCRIPT-.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/25/the-flatmate-from-japan-returns-travelling-tales-more-950/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/25/the-flatmate-from-japan-returns-travelling-tales-more-950/</a></p><p>LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Let’s Take a C1 Grammar Test 📋 and critique it [949]
18 aug 20252h 6m<p>In this episode I take a typical multiple choice grammar test that you can find online, explain the answer to each question and give mini grammar lessons along the way. I also discuss what makes a good test of your English, and what good and bad level tests do. Learn more about grammar, and about how to check your language level.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lets-take-a-C1-English-Grammar-Test-and-critique-it.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lets-take-a-C1-English-Grammar-Test-and-critique-it.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/18/lets-take-a-c1-grammar-test-and-critique-it-949/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/18/lets-take-a-c1-grammar-test-and-critique-it-949/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Workplace Scenarios 👷 Role Plays for Practical English [948]
11 aug 20251h 1m<p>In this fun and practical episode I dive into realistic workplace English through improvised role-play conversations. Designed to help you boost your vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in professional settings, this episode features six humorous and educational role-play scenarios in workplaces like a factory, office, supermarket, and a shop. Listen to me improvising with ChatGPT and see if it can keep up with some ridiculous ideas, and learn some useful practical English in the process.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Workplace-Role-Plays-_-Scenarios-for-Practical-English-948.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Workplace-Role-Plays-_-Scenarios-for-Practical-English-948.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/11/workplace-role-plays-scenarios-for-practical-english-948/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/11/workplace-role-plays-scenarios-for-practical-english-948/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Technology in Everyday Life [Part 2] 👨💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary [947]
4 aug 20251h 27m<p>This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives, and the vocabulary of technology today. This episode focuses on issues such as information quality & fact checking, digital sustainability, AI and automation, security, surveillance and privacy, tech company ethics, & tech and well-being. All important topics which you should be able to talk about in English! PDF available. Part 2 of 2.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-2-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-947.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-2-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-947.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/04/technology-in-everyday-life-part-2-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-947/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/08/04/technology-in-everyday-life-part-2-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-947/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Technology in Everyday Life [Part 1] 👨💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary
28 jul 20251h 54m<p>This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives. I'll be discussing contemporary tech-related issues such as privacy vs. convenience, data sharing, digital, detox, online behaviour, digital legacy, tech addiction, tech for children. It includes loads of vocabulary and will give you the chance not only to listen to me talking, but also to practise your speaking on this subject too. PDF available. Part 1 of 2.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-1-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-946.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-1-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-946.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/28/technology-in-everyday-life-part-1-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-946/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/28/technology-in-everyday-life-part-1-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-946/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Funny English Errors, Corrected ✍️ [945]
21 jul 202559 min<p>Sometimes it is fine to laugh at the mistakes that we make in English (I do it in French) and so in this episode let's look at some English errors that are unintentionally hilarious. I will correct the errors, explain what is funny, and there is a lot of vocabulary to learn in the process. PDF available with vocabulary list and memory questions.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with vocabulary list and memory questions <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Funny-English-Errors-Corrected-945.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Funny-English-Errors-Corrected-945.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/21/funny-english-errors-corrected-945/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/21/funny-english-errors-corrected-945/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Listen & Learn English with Luke 🎧 This is SOMETHING! [944]
14 jul 20252h 30m<p>In this episode I take you on a big rambling journey through all sorts of English-learning goodness (and nonsense). We start by pondering what makes a good podcast title — is it clever, clickbait, or just clear? I reveal a monumental tectonic shift in the way I am titling my episodes. Then it’s into the Grammar Zone, with an in-depth look at English narrative tenses. Then I reveal LukeGlish.com, a custom search tool that lets you explore my entire podcast content by words and phrases. And, there’s the Comedy Corner, where I break down some English jokes and wordplay, dissecting the frog.</p><br><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Listen-Learn-English-with-Luke-This-is-SOMETHING-944-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Listen-Learn-English-with-Luke-This-is-SOMETHING-944-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/14/listen-learn-english-with-luke-this-is-something-944/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/14/listen-learn-english-with-luke-this-is-something-944/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium here <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>👉 Subscribe for more episodes about learning English, grammar, vocabulary and British culture.</p><p>👉 Leave a comment with your favourite part of the episode or a question for me to answer next time.</p><p>🎧 Listen, relax and improve your English naturally with Luke’s English Podcast.</p><p>✨ Explore my podcast archive at <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/episodes</a></p><p>🕵️♂️ Try out LukeGlish to search all my podcast content by words and phrases: <a href="https://LukeGlish.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://LukeGlish.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

943. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of SILVER BLAZE 🐎 (Learn English with a Short Story)
7 jul 20252h 21m<p>Time for another Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast, because: Why not? I have adapted the text into modern English this time. A champion racehorse 🐎 has gone missing, and its trainer violently murdered. Only Sherlock Holmes can find the solution 🕵️. Listen to the events, follow my summaries and simply enjoy another story on Luke's English Podcast. PDF available 📄.</p><p>Episode page with PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/07/943-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-silver-blaze-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/07/943-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-silver-blaze-learn-english-with-a-short-story/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

942. The ASMR Zen School of English ☁️🧘 Learn English and Relax
30 jun 20251h 29m<p>Improve your English and reduce stress with this unique ASMR-style episode ☁️ 🧘. Join me for a relaxing, meditative journey featuring calm background music, softly spoken English, vocabulary for peace and tranquillity, some grammar practice, and gentle humour. Designed to help you learn English naturally while calming your mind, this episode is ideal for listening in bed, during quiet study, or or on a peaceful walk. Includes ambient music by my brother Jim Thompson. ASMR English, learn English while relaxing, calming English podcast, mindfulness, ESL listening practice with humour. <strong>Episode transcript available. </strong></p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/942.-The-ASMR-Zen-School-of-English-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/942.-The-ASMR-Zen-School-of-English-TRANSCRIPT.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/30/942-the-asmr-zen-school-of-english-learn-english-and-relax/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/30/942-the-asmr-zen-school-of-english-learn-english-and-relax/</a></p><p>🎧 "Ambient Anthology" by Jim Thompson 👉 <a href="https://jimthompson.bandcamp.com/album/ambient-anthology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jimthompson.bandcamp.com/album/ambient-anthology</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles ✨ (Learn English with a Short Story)
23 jun 20252h 3m<p>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.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with story text, notes and vocabulary list here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/941.-The-Man-Who-Could-Work-Miracles-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-PDF.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/941.-The-Man-Who-Could-Work-Miracles-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-PDF.pdf</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium to get all vocabulary explanations for this story in premium series P69 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/23/941-the-man-who-could-work-miracles-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/23/941-the-man-who-could-work-miracles-learn-english-with-a-short-story/</a></p><p>📖 Read the original (unadapted) story text here 👉 <a href="https://revistaliterariakatharsis.org/manmiracles.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://revistaliterariakatharsis.org/manmiracles.pdf</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

940. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 2)
9 jun 20251h 49m<p>Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London 🇬🇧. Listen to my friends and family talking about the city 🏙️, learn some fascinating bits of history 🔥, get inside tips 🗺️ and learn some vocabulary in the process. </p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & vocabulary list 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/940.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-2-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/940.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-2-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>📺 Watch "Walk & Talk: London 🇬🇧" on YouTube 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/940-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/940-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-2/</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

939. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 1)
9 jun 20251h 32m<p>Here is part 1 of a double episode about London 🇬🇧 and great things you can see and do there 🎡. Listen to my friends and family describing their favourite things to do in the city 🍻, get some travel tips 🏙️, get a mini history lesson 🏛️, and learn some vocabulary in the process. </p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & vocabulary list 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/939.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-1-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/939.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-1-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>📺 Watch "Walk & Talk: London 🇬🇧" on YouTube 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/939-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/939-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-1/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

938. Film Club: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (with Antony Rotunno)
3 jun 20251h 59m<p>A return to Luke's Film Club with a conversation about one of the funniest and most controversial films of all time, also voted one of the UK's favourite films. Antony and I discuss the film's writing, production, story, famous scenes, deeper meanings and acting by the various members of the Monty Python team. Transcript available.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF transcript here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/938.-Film-Club_-Monty-Pythons-Life-of-Brian-with-Antony-Rotunno.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/938.-Film-Club_-Monty-Pythons-Life-of-Brian-with-Antony-Rotunno.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Website page with links to previous Monty Python episodes 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/03/938-film-club-monty-pythons-life-of-brian-with-antony-rotunno/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/03/938-film-club-monty-pythons-life-of-brian-with-antony-rotunno/</a></p><p>Links for Antony’s Podcasts 👇</p><p>Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://pod.link/1473867166" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1473867166</a> (A deep dive into the life and complex psychology of John Lennon)</p><p>Film Gold <a href="https://pod.link/1544641271" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1544641271</a> (Discussions about favourite films)</p><p>Life & Life Only <a href="https://pod.link/1549021296" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1549021296</a> (All about the search for inner and outer truth)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

937. A Birthday Ramble / The Spinning Wheel of Random Questions
27 mei 20251h 41m<p>It's my birthday 🥳 so join me for a relaxed and light-hearted ramble, first with some comments about recent episodes and other podcast housekeeping, and then a series of talking points with the Spinning Wheel of Random Questions ☸️ including bits about how being an English teacher affects my social interactions 💬, the infamous ice-cream wars of Ice-Cream Island 🏝️, leading an army of English learners into battle on the back of an Elephant 🐘, the title of my (hypothetical) autobiography 📖, and my age revealed at the end of the episode. Full transcript available 📄.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with transcript and questions 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/937.-A-Birthday-Ramble-_-The-Spinning-Wheel-of-Random-Questions-PDF-.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/937.-A-Birthday-Ramble-_-The-Spinning-Wheel-of-Random-Questions-PDF-.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/27/937-a-birthday-ramble-the-spinning-wheel-of-random-questions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/27/937-a-birthday-ramble-the-spinning-wheel-of-random-questions</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up for LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://lep.supercast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lep.supercast.com</a> </p><p>👕 LEP Merch 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/merch</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

936. How AI can Boost your English with Podcasts ✨🎧 (feat. Alastair Budge)
19 mei 20252h 4m<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Alastair Budge from Leonardo English to explore how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to boost your English, especially when combined with podcasts. We go through specific, practical ways to actively engage with podcast content using AI — improving your listening, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and even speaking. Alastair shares a set of very useful prompts and techniques you can try out straight away, and we discuss the pros and cons of using AI for language learning. There's also a bit of fun as I try chatting with an AI version of myself. Download the free PDF in the show notes for all the prompts and ideas we mentioned, plus a full transcript.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF with all prompts and transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/936.-How-AI-Can-Boost-Your-English-with-LEP-feat.-Alastair-Budge.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/936.-How-AI-Can-Boost-Your-English-with-LEP-feat.-Alastair-Budge.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/19/936-how-ai-can-boost-your-english-with-lep-feat-alastair-budge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/19/936-how-ai-can-boost-your-english-with-lep-feat-alastair-budge/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>🎧 Leonardo English 👉 <a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.leonardoenglish.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

935. Terrible Traffic Jams & Self-Driving Cars 🚗 (Topic & Vocabulary)
12 mei 20251h 42m<p>This episode is all about the exciting topic of driving, getting stuck in traffic jams, the future of our roads and how self-driving cars might be the solution. What is so annoying about traffic jams? Why do they even happen in the first place? Have you seen your first self-driving car yet? Will they solve our driving problems, or not? The episode is full of anecdotes, analysis, opinions and plenty of vocabulary. PDF available with notes, vocabulary list & vocabulary quiz.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/935.-Terrible-Traffic-Jams-Self-Driving-Cars-Topic-Vocabulary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/935.-Terrible-Traffic-Jams-Self-Driving-Cars-Topic-Vocabulary.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/12/935-terrible-traffic-jams-self-driving-cars-topic-vocabulary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/12/935-terrible-traffic-jams-self-driving-cars-topic-vocabulary/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https//www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https//www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

934. Sign Language is Fascinating 👋 with Siobhan Dodd
6 mei 20251h 25m<p>Have you ever wondered about sign language, how it works and if it is similar to other languages like English? In this conversation I speak to Siobhan Dodd who is a sign language interpreter between English and BSL (British Sign Language). Siobhan is an enthusiastic and entertaining guest and we have a great chat about the nature of sign language, the challenges & opportunities faced by the deaf community today, and some of Siobhan's memorable interpreting experiences, such as working at the Glastonbury music festival.</p><p>📄 PDF Transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/934.-Sign-Language-is-Fascinating-with-Siobhan-Dodd.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/934.-Sign-Language-is-Fascinating-with-Siobhan-Dodd.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/06/934-sign-language-is-fascinating-with-siobhan-dodd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/05/06/934-sign-language-is-fascinating-with-siobhan-dodd</a></p><p>🏆 LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://lep.supercast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lep.supercast.com</a></p><p>📸 Siobhan on Instagram 👉 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unclesiobhan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/unclesiobhan/</a></p><p>🎧 Siobhan's Podcast (The Following Through Podcast) 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/1797539101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1797539101</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

933. The Best Expressions in English are from Shakespeare ✍️ Learn English Vocabulary
29 apr 20251h 30m<p>Hello! In this episode I focus on English expressions and idioms that originated in the works of William Shakespeare and are still used in modern everyday language. Notice the expressions in various contexts, fully understand their meanings and use, explore their origins in Shakespeare's work, and gain valuable lessons about how to learn new vocabulary with real world examples. Also, learn about my short-lived career as a goalkeeper for the legendary football team "Chadwick FC". </p><p>Includes a PDF worksheet and transcript.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/933.-The-Best-English-Expressions-are-from-Shakespeare-_-Learn-English-Vocabulary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/933.-The-Best-English-Expressions-are-from-Shakespeare-_-Learn-English-Vocabulary.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/29/933-the-best-english-expressions-are-from-shakespeare-learn-english-vocabulary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/29/933-the-best-english-expressions-are-from-shakespeare-learn-english-vocabulary/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP PREMIUM <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><p>☕️ LEP MERCH <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/lepluke/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.redbubble.com/people/lepluke/shop</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

932. What is so great about Shakespeare? 🎭 (with Mum & Dad)
21 apr 20251h 30m<p>In this episode I talk to my parents about the topic of William Shakespeare. We discuss the enduring appeal and significance of William Shakespeare's work, biographical details of his life, the key themes in Shakespeare’s plays, and the impact of his language on modern English. We try to explain the qualities that make Shakespeare great, using examples from plays like Hamlet, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth. </p><p>We also consider the challenges of understanding Shakespeare and suggest ways for newcomers to engage with his plays, such as watching film adaptations.</p><p>Enjoy a conversation about this important figure in English language and culture, with two other important figures - my mum and dad!</p><p>PDF available with transcript, vocabulary list and vocabulary quiz. Premium listeners - watch out for a language review of this episode coming soon, in P68 "Learn English with Shakespeare" parts 1 & 2.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/932.-What-is-so-great-about-Shakespeare-with-Mum-Dad.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/932.-What-is-so-great-about-Shakespeare-with-Mum-Dad.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/21/what-is-so-great-about-shakespeare-with-mum-dad/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/21/what-is-so-great-about-shakespeare-with-mum-dad/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek
14 apr 20251h 40m<p>This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. 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.</p><p>The accompanying PDF worksheet offers a vocabulary list from the conversation, with definitions, examples, and quizzes and a full transcript to help you boost your English with the episode.</p><p>📄 Get the PDF here (lucky you - it's very expensive but you can have it completely free) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/931.-Overcoming-Fears-with-Zdenek.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/931.-Overcoming-Fears-with-Zdenek.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/14/931-overcoming-fears-with-zdenek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/14/931-overcoming-fears-with-zdenek/</a></p><p>⚽️ The Footglish Podcast (Learn English with Football) 👉 <a href="https://pod.link/1751816033" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/1751816033</a></p><p>💬 Zdenek's Discord server "The Achiever's Chamber" 👉 <a href="https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary)
6 apr 20251h 37m<p>This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, sex and relationships to broader existential and practical issues, with some diverse and absurd moments. The language style is a mix of informal slang and neutral high-frequency vocabulary related to personal matters and common problems. I hope you enjoy it! PDF available with a full transcript and vocabulary list.</p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF (transcript, vocabulary list) 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/930.-Can-I-eat-my-cat-other-weird-Google-questions-answered.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/930.-Can-I-eat-my-cat-other-weird-Google-questions-answered.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/07/930-can-i-eat-my-cat-weird-google-questions-answered-topics-vocabulary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/07/930-can-i-eat-my-cat-weird-google-questions-answered-topics-vocabulary/</a></p><p>🏆 LEP PREMIUM 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris 🇺🇸🇫🇷 US vs UK Accent Quiz
31 mrt 20251h 21m<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>📼 Watch Sarah's stand-up show here 👉 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_N_CRoRz0&ab_channel=SarahDonnelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_N_CRoRz0&ab_channel=SarahDonnelly</a> <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWEYOwCJrBVmlyEw4H9bcQA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @sarahdcomedy </a></p><p>📄 Get the episode PDF with quiz questions and full transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/929.-Sarah-Donnelly_-The-Only-American-In-Paris-US-vs-UK-Accent-Quiz.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/929.-Sarah-Donnelly_-The-Only-American-In-Paris-US-vs-UK-Accent-Quiz.pdf</a></p><p>🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/31/929-sarah-donnelly-the-only-american-in-paris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/31/929-sarah-donnelly-the-only-american-in-paris/</a></p><p>🏆 Sign up for LEP Premium 👉 <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

928. The Abduction 🛸 (Learn English with a Short Story)
24 mrt 20251h 52m<p>Learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. This one is about a learner of English who has an extraordinary experience. Listen to me tell the story, and summarise it, then explain plenty of natural, commonly occurring, up-to-date English vocabulary.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-english-with-a-short-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-english-with-a-short-story/</a></p><p>Get the PDF with transcript and vocabulary notes 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/928.-The-Abduction-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-1-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/928.-The-Abduction-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-1-1.pdf</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

927. Walk & Talk: Medieval Museum ⛫🦄 (with Amber, Paul & Kyle)
17 mrt 20251h 36m<p>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.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/17/927-walk-talk-medieval-museum-with-amber-paul-kyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/17/927-walk-talk-medieval-museum-with-amber-paul-kyle/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

926. Oral Storytelling Traditions and the Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Podcasts ☀️🎧
11 mrt 20252h 3m<p>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.</p><p>Get the PDF 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/926.-Oral-Storytelling-Traditions-and-the-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Listening-to-Podcasts.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/926.-Oral-Storytelling-Traditions-and-the-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Listening-to-Podcasts.pdf</a></p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/11/926-oral-storytelling-traditions-and-the-mental-health-benefits-of-listening-to-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/11/926-oral-storytelling-traditions-and-the-mental-health-benefits-of-listening-to-podcasts/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 2)
6 mrt 202553 min<p>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 series.</p><p>👉 Episode page on my website <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/06/925-walaas-experience-in-syria-walaa-mouma-returns-part-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/06/925-walaas-experience-in-syria-walaa-mouma-returns-part-2/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees
3 mrt 20251h 19m<p>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 this podcast. Part 1 of a 2-part episode.</p><p>Episode page with more information and links to Walaa's social media 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/03/924-walaa-mouma-returns-part-1-phd-studies-in-wales-teaching-english-for-refugees/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

923. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency 🗣️ Late-Winter 2025 ❄️☀️
23 feb 20251h 20m<p>A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, overcoming mental blocks 🌳, the English of my daughter and raising our kids to be bilingual 👨👩👧👦, some reactions to recent episodes 🙉, some thoughts about upcoming content 🔮, some bird-related idioms 🐦, the phrasal verb "to follow through" including its rude meaning 💩 ...and more! PDF transcript available.</p><p>Episode page 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/23/923-a-rambling-exercise-for-fluency-late-winter-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/02/23/923-a-rambling-exercise-for-fluency-late-winter-2025/</a></p><p>Get the PDF transcript 👉 <a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/923.-A-Rambling-Exercise-for-Fluency-_-Late-Winter-2025-Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/923.-A-Rambling-Exercise-for-Fluency-_-Late-Winter-2025-Transcript.pdf</a></p><p>LEP Premium info ℹ️ <a href="https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>


