Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 70. Language and Music (with Francis Duncan)
Sep 6, 2011
In this episode, Luke Thompson, an English teacher, and Francis Duncan, a great musician and English teacher, discuss the similarities between learning English and learning to play music. They talk about the importance of passion, immersion, reading, improvising, emotion, active listening, and noticing language. They also touch on the length of the podcast, downloads, donations, and express gratitude to the listeners.
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Music and Language Learning
- Luke, a passionate musician, relates music learning to language learning.
- He plays multiple instruments and constantly listens to music, emphasizing its connection to his profession.
Introducing Francis
- Luke interviews Francis, a fellow English teacher and musician, about language and music learning.
- Francis has taught English since 1973 and speaks Spanish fluently.
Musical Inspiration
- Francis's musical inspiration stemmed from guitar heroes like Hank Marvin and Jeff Beck.
- This admiration fueled his dedication to practicing despite the physical challenges.