

Rock n' Roll English
Martin Johnston
Learn English. Learn real English. Learn Rock n’ Roll English!
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Apr 10, 2017 • 17min
E21: Time FLIES when you're having fun!
Discover the host's fear of flying with rosary beads for safety and a bizarre hijacking incident involving a drunk hijacker. The podcast also delves into humorous anecdotes like airplane toilet discomfort, odd pricing for parking airplanes, and language nuances in flight terminology. Banter on safety, time perception, and English vocabulary terms makes for an entertaining listen.

Apr 6, 2017 • 18min
E20: How to MAINTAIN friendships
Some useLESS information about how to maintain friendships, stories about weddings, monkeys and lots of other useLESS things in today's episode... BUT there is some useFUL RnR vocabulary as always - Happy Listening!

Apr 3, 2017 • 19min
E19: F*ck Facebook
Posting pictures of your food before you eat it and after you eat it IS NOT ON! What does that mean?! Find out in today's show and listen to us MOAN about Facebook and lots of other RnR vocab and grammar - even some 3rd conditional - ooooh SEXY stuff!

Mar 30, 2017 • 20min
E18: April Fools' Day
Exploring the history and traditions of April Fools' Day, including infamous pranks and reactions. From fake pregnancy announcements to hilarious mix-ups, with a tribute to Marvin Gaye. Learn sexy new vocabulary and have a laugh with funny anecdotes

Mar 27, 2017 • 18min
E17: God Bless America
Former President BARACK OBAMA discusses love and hate for America. Topics include stereotypes, cultural contrasts between Americans and English, comical mix-up with dates, and exploring opinions on America with language insights.

Mar 23, 2017 • 18min
E16: Animals make you healthier
Exploring how animals can improve health, the hosts share their differing views on pets and their emotional bonds. From personal fears to funny anecdotes, they cover dog-related vocabulary and experiences, including a nerve-wracking encounter with a stray dog while cycling. Touching on animal cruelty and love, this episode is filled with humorous banter and personal stories.

Mar 20, 2017 • 17min
E15: It's SPRINGing time!
It's the first day of SPRING! :) But where does the word SPING come from? Find out in today's episode, as well as the best time to buy a house, clean bums, some Spice Girls music and lots of RnR vocabulary - ROCK ON!

Mar 16, 2017 • 17min
E14: St. Patrick's Day Special
Dan is the man is BACK! Listen to the MYTHS of St. Patrick's Day and find out how he takes all the LIMELIGHT! Just 2 examples of the RnR Vocab in today's show which also involves snakes, SHAMROCKS and Barack Obama drinking Guinness - Happy Listening!

Mar 13, 2017 • 21min
E13: How to learn English and move abroad
I talk to Aldo from Italiansinfuga who gives great advice about how to learn English and move abroad! The episode finishes in RnR English style with me sharing a story that involves parents and condoms - plus the usual RnR vocabulary.... Happy Listening!

Mar 9, 2017 • 19min
E12: How to be more beautiful
Listen to how to be MORE beautiful, why Dan and I will get married one day, a new swear word and lots of other RnR vocab and grammar - BOOM shake the ROOM!


