Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

108. In Bed with Luke (A rambling episode)

Hello! In this episode I give you some latest news and talk about these things: The London Olympics, My holiday in Barcelona, The BESIG Presentation award, A recent comedy gig I did, My kitchen, Learning French and The new Batman movie. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SEE THE VIDEO OF MY BESIG PRESENTATION Your donations make this podcast possible. <a href= "https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/08/06/in-bed-with-luke/">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/08/06/in-bed-with-luke/</a> <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>

107. Messing Around With Accents and Voices

Improve your understanding of different accents and voices in English. In this episode I am joined by my friend Kate and we play around and speak in lots of different accents and voices. Click here to read more information about this episode. <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/messing-around-with-accents-and-voices/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/messing-around-with-accents-and-voices/</a> <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>

106. Brighton Fringe Festival Podcast #3 (with Alex, Paul & Moz)

Part 3 of the Brighton Trilogy. In this episode I ask Paul, Alex and Moz some very stupid questions, with some revealing results. Listen to the previous two episodes to find out more about The Brighton Fringe and my comedy counterparts. <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/brighton-fringe-festival-3/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/brighton-fringe-festival-3/</a> <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>

105. Brighton Fringe Festival Podcast #2 (with Alex, Paul & Moz)

The second podcast from the Brighton Fringe 2012. CLICK HERE TO READ NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/brighton-fringe-festival-2/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/brighton-fringe-festival-2/</a> <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>

104. Brighton Fringe Festival Podcast #1 (with Alex, Paul & Moz)

Hello Listeners! This is the first of three podcast episodes recorded with comedians Alex Love, Paul Langton and Moz at the Brighton Fringe Festival last month. In this episode I introduce Alex, Paul and Moz and we discuss a number of topics including: British accents, experiences in foreign countries, comedy shows and a mysterious character called Luke Johnson. Listen to the episode to find out more, and please feel free to leave comments and questions below. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE <a href="http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/brighton-fringe-festival-1/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/brighton-fringe-festival-1/</a> <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>

103. The Queen & The Royal Family

Opinions, facts and gossip about The Royal Family, as The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee this weekend. Listen to Luke have a conversation with English Robot 4000 about The Royal Family, including some surprising rumours about Prince Harry (lsten to find out more). CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND TO WATCH A COUPLE OF VIDEOS <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/the-queen-and-the-royal-family/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/the-queen-and-the-royal-family/</a>  Thanks for listening, and remember your donations make this podcast possible. Luke<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>

102. Competition Winners

<p>Hi, I've got loads of things to tell you. So, in this episode you will hear about: </p><p>Competition results and winners (woo)</p><p>New website information www.teacherluke.wordpress.com (check it out) </p><p>News about me moving to Paris for a while (ooh la la) </p><p>News about the Queen's Jubilee and other things happening in London (it's an exciting time) </p><p>A new comedian/musician who I recently discovered (see the video below) </p><p>CLICK HERE TO READ THE RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION 👉&nbsp;<a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/05/30/competition-winners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/05/30/competition-winners/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for donations. They make this podcast possible</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>

100. Going To The Pub (with James)

<p>This is your complete guide to how to go to the pub in the UK, including what to say, what to do, and how to get served at the bar.</p><p>In this episode you'll learn everything you need to know about going to the pub in English. </p><p>CLICK HERE TO FOR NOTES AND VIDEOS <a href="http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/going-to-the-pub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/going-to-the-pub/</a>&nbsp;</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>

99. The Rotary Sushi Bar of English

Why is it called The Rotary Sushi Bar of English? Listen to the whole episode to find out. To read notes for this episode, click here: <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/the-rotary-sushi-bar-of-english/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/the-rotary-sushi-bar-of-english/</a>  Your donations make this podcast possible.<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>

98. Luke vs Oliver (Part 2) Comparing and describing things

We continue our discussion of various 'vs battles' in this episode. Listen, and add your comments below! CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME VOCABULARY NOTES AND VIDEOS  <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/luke-vs-oliver-part-2/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/luke-vs-oliver-part-2/</a> <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>

97. Luke vs Oliver (Part 1) Comparing and describing things

Listen to Luke and Oli as they discuss, compare and describe a variety of different topics, ideas, themes and people. The idea behind this episode is to compare and contrast different pairs of things, not only to decide which is the best, but also to explore them in great depth. CLICK HERE FOR VOCABULARY NOTES AND VIDEOS <a href="http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/luke-vs-oliver-part-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/luke-vs-oliver-part-1/</a>&nbsp;<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>

96. The Lost Competition Entry

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED - THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES EVERYONE. Hi there. I forgot to add this competition entry to the last episode, so please listen to it and if you like it, vote! <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/</a>  This entry is from Vagner in Brazil.<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>

95. Competition Entries - Part 2

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED - THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES EVERYONE. To read more about this episode, click here <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/</a> <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>

94. Competition Entries - Part 1

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. To read more about this episode, click here <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/</a> <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>

93. Weird... or just different? (with James & Aaron)

This episode is all about cultural differences. I talk to my brother James and our friend Aaron about customs, culture and behaviour from around the world and discuss the question: Is it weird, or is it just different? Episode page 👉&nbsp;<a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/04/11/weird-or-just-different/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/04/11/weird-or-just-different/</a>&nbsp;<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>

91. The A to Z of Random Thoughts

This is probably the most random episode of the podcast so far, and certainly the longest. It's about the same length as a football match, in fact, why not listen to this while watching an actual football match. It might make it more interesting. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE NOTES AND A LIST OF THE A-Z WORDS I MENTION <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/the-a-to-z-of-random-thoughts/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/the-a-to-z-of-random-thoughts/</a> <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>

90. Competition + Phrasal Verbs ABC

Enter the competition to win the phrasal verbs dictionary. Details of the competition below. I also teach you loads of useful phrasal verbs that begin with the letters A, B and C. CLICK HERE TO READ VOCABULARY NOTES, DEFINITIONS AND MORE INFORMATION! :) <a href="http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/competition-phrasal-verbs-a-b-c/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/competition-phrasal-verbs-a-b-c/</a> <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>

89. A Day In The Life (The vocabulary of everyday routines)

A vocabulary episode in which I explain all the actions in a normal day. I got an email today from a woman in Russia. She said it can be easy to talk about big topics like politics but what's hard is explaining simple actions in detail. So I'm going to describe a typical day in my life, in great detail. This episode features a lot of specific vocabulary. Click here to read this vocabulary and other notes. <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/a-day-in-the-life/">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/a-day-in-the-life/</a> <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>

88. How To Play The Drums (Describing Music)

Learn how to be a rock star in this episode. I'll teach you a bit about music and about how to play the drums. Also you can listen to various famous drummers talking about their technique. See below for some vocab.  CLICK HERE TO READ VOCABULARY NOTES AND TRANSCRIPTS FOR THIS EPISODE <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/how-to-play-the-drums/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/how-to-play-the-drums/</a> <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>

87. Six Idioms and Six Phrasal Verbs (with Oli)

I chat to Oli about the news and teach you 6 idioms and 6 phrasal verbs. FOR A FULL LIST OF THE IDIOMS AND PHRASAL VERBS, WITH DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES - CLICK HERE <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/6-idioms-and-6-phrasal-verbs/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/6-idioms-and-6-phrasal-verbs/</a> <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>

86. Criminal Law

Join my cousin Oli and me as we discuss an interesting legal case. This is quite a well known case which involves some quite dark themes such as murder and suicide. CLICK HERE FOR VOCABULARY AND A TRANSCRIPT OF THE STORY <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/criminal-law">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/criminal-law</a><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>

85. A Stand-up Comedy Gig

Listen to one of Luke's stand-up gigs. First I talk about stand-up comedy and tell you some common expressions to describe comedy performances (see below). Then listen to me describing how I feel before a comedy gig, then listen to a recording of a recent gig. Finally I describe how I feel after the gig. There is some explicit content in this episode. Please don't listen if you are offended easily. CLICK HERE TO SEE VOCABULARY FROM THIS EPISODE, AND TO WATCH SOME STAND-UP VIDEOS <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/a-stand-up-comedy-gig/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/a-stand-up-comedy-gig/</a> <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>

84. Luke's English Braincast (with James)

Why is it called Luke's English Braincast? Listen to the episode until the end to find out. What's been going on? What's been happening? In this episode, Luke and James talk about recent news stories and current affairs including: -The London Olympic Games -The Queen's Diamond Jubilee -The Superbowl -Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary -The Oscars 2012 -Women drivers and a number of other fascinating topics. CLICK HERE TO READ VOCABULARY NOTES AND MORE <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/lukes-english-braincast/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/lukes-english-braincast/</a> <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>

83. How to Swear in British English -VERY RUDE CONTENT (with James)

<p>All British English swear words, explained in one single episode.</p><p>Do not listen to this if you are easily offended. This episode contains lots of very rude words and offensive content. This is an overview of all the swear words in British English. The aim of this episode is to explain how to swear. Please remember that swearing is very offensive and is almost always inapporopriate. Please do not swear regularly! In this episode I am joined by my brother James and we explain all the main swear words in English, their meaning, their use and how offensive they are. You can read the list of swear words below. Please remember that they are very rude indeed!</p><p>Click here for more information <a href="http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/how-to-swear-in-british-english-very-rude-content/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/how-to-swear-in-british-english-very-rude-content/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>I do not intend to cause offence with this episode, just to educate people about language.</p><p>#swearing #vocabulary #english</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>

82. Voting, Elections, Politics and Government

In this episode I teach you lots of vocabulary for talking about voting, elections, government and politics. This episode contains some seriously useful and important terms about politics and the way the government runs here in the UK. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL THE VOCABULARY ITEMS IN THIS EPISODE AND FOR A TRANSCRIPT TO THE COMEDY SKETCH <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/voting-elections-politics-government/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/voting-elections-politics-government/</a> <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>

80. Essential Social English

Some of the most important phrases, responses and common expressions used in English every day. These are sets of phrases that always go together. Some people call them adjacency pairs. Learn many of these vital expressions in this episode of Luke's English Podcast, one of the fastest growing English language learning podcasts online. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL THE PHRASES I TEACH IN THIS EPISODE AND TO WATCH SOME FUNNY VIDEOS <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/essential-social-english/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/essential-social-english/</a> <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>

79. Family Arguments and Debates (with The Thompsons)

Listen to the family discussing issues, debating questions and doing speaking challenges in this episode. This episode is filled with useful vocabulary and expressions. Listen to hear people expressing their opinions, arguing and debating various important and entertaining issues. I also talk about New Year, Christmas and the view from my living room window. TO READ NOTES AND VOCABULARY FOR THIS EPISODE - CLICK HERE <a href= "https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/01/23/family-arguments-and-debates/">https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/01/23/family-arguments-and-debates/</a> <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>

78. Christmas - It's all about Family... (with James)

This episode is all about Christmas. Learn plenty of general English vocabulary and culture. CLICK HERE TO READ A FULL LIST OF VOCABULARY WITH DEFINITIONS FROM THIS EPISODE <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/christmas-its-all-about-family/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/christmas-its-all-about-family/</a> <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>

77. Bear vs Shark

Who would win in a fight between a bear and a shark? This episode is full of descriptive language and funny moments. TO READ NOTES AND TRANSCRIPTS FOR THIS EPISODE - CLICK HERE <a href="http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/bear-vs-shark/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/bear-vs-shark/</a>&nbsp;<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>

76. Mind The Gap - How to use the London Underground (with Oli & Pasquale)

Are you the right kind of tourist in London? Listen to this advice for travellers using the tube and you'll know all the ins and outs of London's most famous transport system. CLICK HERE FOR A (partly completed) TRANSCRIPT AND MORE INFORMATION ;) <a href= "http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/mind-the-gap-how-to-use-the-london-underground/"> http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/mind-the-gap-how-to-use-the-london-underground/</a> <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>