Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 80. Essential Social English
Jan 12, 2012
In this podcast, the host teaches essential phrases and expressions used in everyday English, such as various ways to say goodbye and the importance of politeness. He also discusses polite language, greetings, and the word 'sorry'. The podcast features an advertisement for LinkedIn jobs.
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Politeness in Questions
- Direct questions like "What time is it?" can sound rude in social contexts.
- Politeness and tentativeness are achieved by phrasing questions indirectly.
Active Listening
- Listen to the podcast multiple times to improve comprehension.
- Test yourself by responding to Luke's prompts.
Informal Greetings
- Use "all right" as an informal greeting, responding with "all right".
- "How's it going?" is an informal "How are you?"