Luke responds to your messages with questions about English, and more. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL TEXT AND NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE PODCAST http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/126-your-emails-comments-and-questions/
Listen to Luke tell you a rather bizarre story about an adventure involving a pink gorilla and a number of other characters. I recommend that you listen to the story several times as a way of enjoying and understanding it more. There is a rambling introduction, then the story begins at about 17minutes. There is a transcript available here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/125-the-pink-gorilla-story/...
This episode is all about the history of James Bond. You can also learn how to speak like Sean Connery or Roger Moore :) CLICK HERE TO READ A TRANSCRIPT, DEFINITIONS AND VIDEO FOR THIS EPISODE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/124-james-bond/
In this episode I let you know what's been happening recently and look at some recent news stories. *There is a sound quality problem with this episode. It's recorded very quietly. Apologies for this. The next episode is better.* Click here to read the news stories which I talk about in this episode: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/123-whats-been-going-on/
Do you believe all the theories that the world is going to end tomorrow? In this episode I discuss some of the 2012 End of the World theories and tell you what I think. We will also hear the opinion of a NASA scientist. You can read some of those theories and more information here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/122-the-end-of-the-world/
Hi listeners, and welcome back to Luke's English Podcast. This episode is the continuation of the last one which was all about Americanisms in British English. For a full transcript and more information, click here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/121-americanisms-part-2/
This one is all about Americanisms, and is a response to a list of the UK's 50 most hated Americanisms in English. For a full transcript and more information click here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/11/10/120-americanisms/
How's life in Paris? Find out in this episode. There is a transcript to all of this episode. Click here to read it http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/119-first-impressions-of-life-in-paris/
In this episode I will tell you the story of how I ended up in a Japanese hospital for two weeks. To read vocabulary notes and phrases click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/118-sick-in-japan/
Listen to Luke explain the previous episode of the podcast, and how that relates to psychic readings and so-called 'Barnum statements'. CLICK HERE TO READ A FULL TRANSCRIPT AND TO WATCH SOME VIDEOS: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/117-psychics-cold-reading-barnum-statements/
Please let me know if you feel like the personality profile in this episode relates to you in particular... Welcome to episode number 116 of Luke's English Podcast. This episode features an experiment into the linguistic tricks that are used in mind reading and fortune telling. I must say at the beginning that I do not really believe that psychic powers exist. I think mind reading looks like a magic power but actually it is just a trick. This episode and the next one, are about this subject. The...
Listen to a chat with my brother James about music. We interview each other about our musical memories. I've written a list of some phrases and sentences that we use in the conversation. You can check them out here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/115-a-chat-about-music/
Learn 12 very common expressions by listening to this authentic and unscripted conversation. In this episode I am joined by Kate again, and her friend Mark. We teach you some natural expressions and get to know Mark a little bit. CLICK HERE TO READ THE EXPRESSIONS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/693/
What does this expression mean? Well, according to the Macmillan dictionary it means "to have a conversation with someone in which you exchange opinions on a range of subjects, especially opinions on how to solve society's problems". That's exactly what I did in this episode. Listen and you'll hear me engaging in conversation with a colleague of mine named Eamon. We went to the pub for a quick pint and ended up setting the world to rights. Eamon is a very intelligent and interesting guy and I'm ...
Refresh your vocabulary from the first eleven episodes of Luke's English Podcast. Everyone knows it's vital to review vocabulary you have learned. If you don't review it then you're likely to forget it! So, in this episode I will help you to remember some of the expressions I taught you in the early days of Luke's English Podcast. Of course, we will be doing this in a natrual way by demonstrating the way these expressions can be used in an authentic and unscripted conversation. All you have to d...
I'm joined by Alex, Paul and Moz as we have a few drinks and talk general nonsense. Enjoy! I'm joined by Alex, Paul and Moz as we have a few drinks, do some comedy improv games and talk general nonsense. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EPISODE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/friday-night-banter-aka-the-slightly-drunk-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. https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/08/06/in-bed-with-luke/
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. http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/messing-around-with-accents-and-voices/
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. http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/brighton-fringe-festival-3/
The second podcast from the Brighton Fringe 2012. CLICK HERE TO READ NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/brighton-fringe-festival-2/
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 ...
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 http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/the-queen-and-the-royal-family/ Thanks for listening, and remember your donations make this podcast possible. Luke...
Hi, I've got loads of things to tell you. So, in this episode you will hear about: Competition results and winners (woo) New website information www.teacherluke.wordpress.com (check it out) News about me moving to Paris for a while (ooh la la) News about the Queen's Jubilee and other things happening in London (it's an exciting time) A new comedian/musician who I recently discovered (see the video below) CLICK HERE TO READ THE RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/05/30/co...
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. In this episode you'll learn everything you need to know about going to the pub in English. CLICK HERE TO FOR NOTES AND VIDEOS http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/going-to-the-pub/
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: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/the-rotary-sushi-bar-of-english/ Your donations make this podcast possible.
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 http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/luke-vs-oliver-part-2/
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 http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/luke-vs-oliver-part-1/
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! http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/ This entry is from Vagner in Brazil.
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED - THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES EVERYONE. To read more about this episode, click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. To read more about this episode, click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/
