

Rock n' Roll English
Martin Johnston
Learn English. Learn real English. Learn Rock n’ Roll English!
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Jun 22, 2017 • 25min
E41: Summer Summer SUMMERTIME!
Join the hosts as they discuss summer vibes, tan lines, and quirky summer facts like the Eiffel Tower growing taller. Banter about favorite and least favorite aspects of summer, including beer, sunburns, and mosquitoes. Discover rock and roll summer vocabulary and idioms while reminiscing about the joys of the season.

Jun 19, 2017 • 23min
E40: Do you want to be FAMOUS?!
Exploring the pros and cons of fame, wild rumors about celebrities, fashion influence of famous individuals, rock n' roll vocabulary, friendship among hosts, and positive vibes throughout the episode

Jun 15, 2017 • 29min
E39: Awkward situations with Luke's English Podcast
Luke from Luke's English Podcast joins the Rock n' Roll English hosts to discuss awkward situations like jumping in lakes, The Beatles, and navigating cultural greetings. Humorous anecdotes and funny insights on handling uncomfortable moments are shared, adding a touch of absurdity to the conversation.

Jun 12, 2017 • 25min
E38: Do we need The Queen?
Discover the controversy around The Queen's necessity in Britain, including her two birthdays and opposition from some English people. Dive into discussions on royal traditions, financial impact, and unpatriotic songs. Explore rock and roll vocabulary while debating the idea of making David Beckham the King for universal joy.

Jun 8, 2017 • 23min
E37: Who will win the UK election?
Explore the UK election with discussions on strange Election Day facts, The Spice Girls, The Queen, smoking DRUGS, and sexy RnR vocabulary. Unravel the intricacies of UK elections, banter about days of the week, MPs' ages, private school candidates, female representation in politics, and the influence of dogs on voting decisions. Dive into political inclinations, the Queen's neutrality, election expectations, and rock and roll vocabulary explanations.

Jun 5, 2017 • 17min
E36: Holiday Holiday Holiday
Join the host on a holiday trip to Sardinia with quirky encounters, bad audio quality but fantastic Rock and Roll vocabulary. Travel to Naples with a microphone, face potential mugging, and share humorous travel anecdotes. Explore the Isle of Man with J-Dog, cook poached eggs, and reminisce about hooligan activities on the last day of a holiday. Discover rock and roll vocabulary from the Sardinia trip involving 'lads', 'haggle', and 'dip'.

Jun 1, 2017 • 24min
E35: Why is it so difficult to say nice things?
Discussing the challenge of saying nice things, including anecdotes about a car crash and losing money. Exploring the psychology behind positivity, analyzing dog behavior, and the genetic predisposition to negativity. Language analysis, vocabulary explanations, and rock and roll music make for an entertaining episode.

May 29, 2017 • 34min
E34: How to move from B2 to C1
Language learning expert Olly Richards shares tips on moving from B2 to C1 proficiency level in English, including study techniques, useful apps, and speaking practice. The podcast highlights the importance of daily routines, finding good teachers for feedback, and utilizing language learning apps for effective learning.

May 25, 2017 • 23min
E33: 10 Things you DIDN'T know about France!
Discover quirky French facts, crazy laws (like marrying a dead person), interesting tidbits about France, a fun take on language history, and unique anecdotes about French culture - all sprinkled with RnR vocab and grammar. Stay tuned for more engaging content!

May 22, 2017 • 24min
E32: How much do you want to BET?
Dan lost the bet, so what else were we going to talk about?! BUT.... we move from toilets and potatoes and talk about the invention of SANDWICHES, kicking TEETH, winning the LOTTERY, RnR vocab and grammar and lots LOTS more - ROCK ON baby!


