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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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804. The Missing Masaccio (Learn English with a Text Adventure Story) by Peter Carlson
31/12/202247 min<p>The third (and final) adventure in this series of mini-mysteries on LEP. Can I improve my detective skills to work out the disappearance of a priceless painting and a series of gruesome murders? Story by Peter Carlson and available on textadventures.co.uk</p><p>👉 <strong>Episode page with links </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sJd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sJd</strong></a></p><p>👉<strong> Play Victorian Detective Interlude by Peter123 yourself </strong><a href="here https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/abwfcm2vke6b6nbmqh2v1w/victorian-detective-interlude" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/abwfcm2vke6b6nbmqh2v1w/victorian-detective-interlude</strong></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>

803. The Wraith (Learn English with a Text Adventure Story) by Peter Carlson
30/12/202221 min<p>The second in a trilogy of text adventure stories by Peter Carlson. In this one we are chasing a ghostly serial killer with a few tricks up his sleeve. Do I have the detective skills to solve the mystery and avoid certain death? </p><p><strong>👉 Episode page on teacherluke.co.uk </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sJ7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sJ7</strong></a></p><p><strong>👉 Play "Victorian Detective Interlude" on textadventures.co.uk </strong><a href="https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/abwfcm2vke6b6nbmqh2v1w/victorian-detective-interlude" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/abwfcm2vke6b6nbmqh2v1w/victorian-detective-interlude</strong></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>

802. The Unopened Safe (Learn English with a Text Adventure Story) by Peter Carlson
29/12/202234 min<p>Let's do another text adventure mystery story by Peter Carlson. Listen to me read the story and make choices to solve the mystery. You can read the story with me (link below) or do the game yourself later. This is the first in a series of 3 stories from Peter's "Victorian Detective Interlude" game on textadventures.co.uk</p><p><strong>Episode page (including a message from Luke - "2022, A Year In Podcasting") </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sIa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sIa</strong></a></p><p><strong>Play "Victorian Detective Interlude" on textadventures.co.uk </strong><a href="https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/abwfcm2vke6b6nbmqh2v1w/victorian-detective-interlude" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/abwfcm2vke6b6nbmqh2v1w/victorian-detective-interlude</strong></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>

801. WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2022 with Stephen from SEND7
23/12/20221h 49m<p>Stephen from the SEND7 Podcast asks Luke 20 quiz questions about international news stories from 2022. Do you know the answers? Can you beat Luke in the quiz? Listen for some serious moments, some funny moments and a re-cap of some key events from the year.</p><p><strong>Episode page on my website </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sCl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sCl</strong></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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800. [PART 3] EPISODE 800 RAMBLE (Final Part)
21/12/202216 min<p>A quick ramble about why this is the final part of episode 800, why there was a delay between part 2 and part 3, some comments about having flu, and about World Cup 2022.</p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sH4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sH4</strong></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>
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800. [PART 2] EPISODE 800 RAMBLE / LEPSTER Q&A
13/12/20221h 10m<p>Celebrating episode 800 by answering a massive list of questions from listeners. This episode covers things like how to improve your speaking when you live in a non-English speaking country, the headphones and microphone I use, my current favourite episode, the afterlife and spirit world, my favourite brands of tea, my favourite video games, being a father and the recent Star Wars series <em>Andor</em> and plenty plenty more. <strong>Video version available.</strong></p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sA7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sA7</strong></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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800. [PART 1] EPISODE 800 RAMBLE / LEPSTER Q&A
9/12/20221h 9m<p>Celebrating episode 800 and responding to lots of questions sent in on social media. Expect questions about my ill-fated music career, grammar, favourite authors, my daughter, life as an English teaching podcaster and plenty more. <strong>Video version available.</strong></p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-siR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-siR</strong></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>

799. The True Story of a LEPster’s Waking Nightmare (and how LEP came to the rescue) Email Story
5/12/202235 min<p>Luke reads an extraordinary email from a listener in an sos situation in a hospital. Contains some disturbing descriptions of fear, anxiety and horror, but there's a happy ending!</p><p>👉 Free ELSA app download link (download ELSA free & get 7 days pro membership free): https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/elsa</p><p>👉 ELSA Discounts page - ELSA PRO (85% off lifetime & 40% off one year ELSA memberships): https://elsaspeak.com/inf/LukesEnglishPodcast/</p><p>Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-shK</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>

Ramble Message / Episode 800 Plans / World Cup Episodes?
28/11/20225 min<p>A bonus mini-ramble about my plans for episode 800 (send me your questions) and why I haven't done any World Cup episodes yet, but you can listen to me talking about it with Zdenek on his podcast (link available).</p><p>Website page <a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-stM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-stM</a></p><p>Check out my conversation with Zdenek about World Cup 2022 <a href="https://youtu.be/PZOOa-PVXcw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/PZOOa-PVXcw</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>

798. MYSTERIOUS AL (Street Art & Graffiti)
23/11/20221h 48m<p>In conversation with Mysterious Al, a contemporary artist / street artist from London now living in Melbourne, Australia. The conversation covers Al's background, how he makes his art, the difference between street art & graffiti, attitudes towards graffiti, how Al needs to use social media (but doesn't like it!) his recent ghost train exhibition, and more. Al's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mysteriousal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mysteriousal/</a> Al's website <a href="https://www.mysterious.al/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mysterious.al</a> <strong>Video version also available</strong>.</p><p><strong>Episode page with video, and audio download </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sij" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sij</strong></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>

797. Stephen from SEND7 interviews Luke about LEP
16/11/20221h 38m<p>Stephen from SEND7 podcast becomes the host to interview me about how I started LEP, the ins and outs of doing this, plus some advantages and challenges for podcasting to learners of English. Video version available.</p><p><strong>Episode page with audio download, video and links </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-smy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-smy</strong></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>

796. Language & Local British Identity (with Mark Steel)
9/11/20221h 46m<p>Special Guest Mark Steel joins me to discuss cultural and linguistic differences between the UK and France, plus accents in the UK and a little tour of some places in the UK that you don't know about. Also includes a discussion of swearing and rude language in Britain. What is the R word which you should never say in a specific part of the UK? Listen on to find out. </p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s8I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s8I</strong></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>

795. DOPPELGANGER (Learn English with a Short Story)
2/11/20221h 14m<p>Learn English with a short story. In fact, this episode contains two stories. Listen until the end for the 2nd one.</p><p>Repeat after me to practise your pronunciation. Learn some vocabulary & grammar in the second half of the episode, with an explanation of modal verbs of deduction in the past and present.</p><p>Episode page to read/download the transcript <a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-scI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-scI</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>

794. The Surprising Power of Reading Aloud (Article) 📖🗣️
26/10/20221h 17m<p>Reading out loud can have lots of benefits on our memory and our mental health. How can it help with your English? In this episode I read an article, help you understand it and give comments on the importance of reading, both quietly in your head, and out loud. </p><p>📖 Read the article on the BBC Future website https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200917-the-surprising-power-of-reading-aloud</p><p>📄 Read the transcript and download the PDF transcript from my website (free) https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s8w</p><p>✅ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ to access the 3-part series about this episode, and more https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium</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>

793. Rambling Through the Streets of Paris at Night on a Bike (with a VERY special guest)
20/10/20221h 20m<p>Last week a very special guest visited one of our comedy shows in Paris. I was given a ticket to the show, so I decided to record a podcast while riding through the streets on the way to the show, wondering if I might be able to interview this guest on LEP. Listen to find out what happened, and to hear some rambling and atmospheric sounds of Paris streets at night.</p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s2m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s2m</strong></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>

792. The Rick Thompson Report: LIZ TRUSS (16 October 2022)
16/10/202246 min<p>My dad returns to talk more about UK politics, this time describing the disastrous economic policy of Liz Truss and her Chancellor (finance minister) Kwasi Kwarteng. Advanced level English listening practice - this is complicated stuff, but keep listening to develop your English skills and learn about what's going on in UK politics and current affairs.</p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s7G" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s7G</strong></a></p><p><strong>Video version </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/csrAYt0eNbc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://youtu.be/csrAYt0eNbc</strong></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>

791. ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION with Amber & Paul (A+P with A&P on LEP)
9/10/20221h 45m<p>Amber and Paul join me in my pod room again for a rambling discussion about everything! Includes a language point about adjective + preposition collocations. Notice the phrases and try to find examples of them in context. <strong>Video version available.</strong></p><p><strong>Episode page with some vocabulary notes, links, video version </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rY3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rY3</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>

790. Chatting in the Garden with Mum (Listener Q&A)
30/09/20221h 38m<p>My mum returns to the podcast to answer some questions from listeners about books, cooking, her relationship with Luke and her granddaughter, the war in Ukraine, the song Imagine by John Lennon, family games, the time she fell off a horse & more...</p><p>Episode page with notes, links and scripts <a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rTm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rTm</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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789. 50 Random British Facts (True or False Quiz) with James [Part 2]
25/09/20221h 1m<p>[Part 2 of 2] James and Luke discuss some more "facts" about the UK, but can you guess if they are true or false? Learn some interesting trivia about life in Britain, and improve your vocabulary in the process.</p><p>Episode page with video version, all facts written + intro & ending transcripts <a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rTT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rTT</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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788. 50 Random British Facts (True or False Quiz) with James [Part 1]
21/09/20221h 35m<p>[Part 1 of 2] Can you guess if these "facts" about the UK are true or false? </p><p>James and Luke read out the facts and then discuss them one by one. </p><p>Learn some odd things about the UK, pick up some vocabulary about laws and customs, and try not to laugh on the bus.</p><p>Episode page with all facts written <a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-qI9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-qI9</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>

787. The Rick & Gill Thompson Report: Queen Elizabeth II / King Charles III
13/09/20221h 26m<p>Talking to my parents about events in the UK following the death of The Queen on 9 September, including the media coverage, the proclamation of King Charles III, comments about Charles as King and a discussion of the role of the monarch in the UK’s constitution. Also includes some comments about the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and the future of the UK government over the next 18 months.</p><p>Episode page (download the audio and check the full episode archive) https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rOu</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>

786. THE QUEEN
8/09/202252 min<p>Queen Elizabeth II died today. Here are my thoughts and feelings about the significance and symbolism of her life and death, recorded just an hour after I first saw the news.</p><p>Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rLA </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>

785. Crossword Puzzles & Word Origins (with Fred Eyangoh)
6/09/20222h 9m<p>Fred Eyangoh returns to the podcast to bring some entertaining and useful word puzzles, quizzes and insights into English etymology & history.</p><p>👉 Episode page with vocabulary notes and introduction transcript https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rJr</p><p>📼 YouTube video version (doesn't include intro or vocabulary summary) https://youtu.be/GmZlDQB8QWc </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>

784. Pub Chat with Charlie Baxter (Social English and Pub Etiquette)
1/09/20221h 12m<p>Join us on a trip to a virtual pub for a couple of pints, a packet of crisps and some advice about how to go to the pub in English, with plenty of funny tangents, with Charlie Baxter. </p><p><strong>Episode page </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmQ</strong></a></p><p><strong>Video version on YouTube </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/Vg5n11RfrvY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://youtu.be/Vg5n11RfrvY</strong></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>

783. British or American? With Sarah Donnelly
25/08/20221h 26m<p>Comparing British and American English vocabulary with a fun online quiz. My guest today is American comedian Sarah Donnelly. Video version (of the conversation) available.</p><p><strong>Episode page with vocabulary notes & intro transcript 👉 </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmL</strong></a></p><p><strong>Watch the conversation on YouTube 👉 </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/JZ8A8lDopkw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/JZ8A8lDopkw</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>

782. Paul McCartney at 80 (with Sam Whiles)
18/08/20221h 40m<p>Paul McCartney turned 80 this year, so let's talk about this legend of British music! In this one, I am joined by Sam Whiles, the host of the Paul or Nothing podcast. Listen to hear an overview of Paul's career, and some Paul McCartney stories. </p><p><strong>Episode page with introduction transcript </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmH</a></p><p><strong>Watch the conversation on YouTube </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/fUZCqVm8d6g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/fUZCqVm8d6g</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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781. Film Club: Monty Python & The Holy Grail (revisited ) with Antony Rotunno [LEP / Film Gold SwapCast]
11/08/20221h 53m<p>Talking to Antony Rotunno about a classic British comedy film which makes fun of the legend of King Arthur (and everything else!) Originally published by Antony on his Film Gold podcast earlier this year.</p><p><strong>Episode page with links, video clips and more </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmE</strong></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>

780. The Customary Pre-Holiday Ramble (August 2022) Train of Thought / My Daughter's Magic Pet Shop / 4 Songs on Guitar
4/08/20221h 24m<p>An unedited ramble in which I talk without a specific plan, includes a recording of my daughter speaking English, and a few songs on the guitar. </p><p><strong>Video version available.</strong></p><p><strong>Episode page with song lyrics 👉 </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rn5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rn5</a></p><p><strong>Video version on YouTube 👉</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/r3dhUOnci7w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/r3dhUOnci7w</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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779. [2/2] Poetry Reading: Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (by Simon Armitage)
28/07/20221h 39m<p>Luke reads verses from a modernised version of this medieval poem, considered one of the masterpieces of Middle English literature. </p><p>Listen to hear the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry, the descriptive vocabulary and details of the story, with vocabulary explanations and comments from Luke. </p><p>This is part 2 of a double episode about this story. Video version available with on-screen text.</p><p><strong>Episode page with intro transcript & video version </strong><a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rj8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rj8</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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778. [1/2] Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (with Dad)
25/07/20221h 36m<p>A conversation with my dad about a great medieval adventure story originally written in middle English and updated and translated into modern English by Simon Armitage. Dad talks about the origin of this story, its connection to the history of the English language, and the poetic devices used in the writing. In the second half I read a summarised version of the story and some verses from Armitage's modernised version.</p><p>👉 Episode page with intro & ending scripts, story summary & more information <a href="https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rhs</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>


