

Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson
Luke Thompson
Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 12, 2012 • 1h 17min
100. Going To The Pub (with James)
This podcast episode covers various interesting topics related to going to the pub in the UK, including the origin of pubs, the issue of binge drinking, cultural differences in bag safety, ordering drinks at a busy bar, the importance of small talk, different types of beers and wine choices, English pub culture and Scottish accents, levels of intoxication in British English, personal experiences of being fired, classic pub scenes and phrases, and podcast recommendations.

May 5, 2012 • 1h
99. The Rotary Sushi Bar of English
The speaker discusses living in Japan, delicious foods from around the world, a disappointing experience with Home Base, a story about a Soviet watch and Soviet design, the art and irony of Banksy, disagreement with an advertisement and the concept of graffiti, and future plans and zombie stories.

May 1, 2012 • 42min
98. Luke vs Oliver (Part 2) Comparing and describing things
The podcast discusses the difference between analogue and digital modes of data representation. The speakers compare vinyl records and MP3 players, exploring their advantages and disadvantages. They debate the concept of clock time versus experiential time and discuss the impact of scheduling. There is a humorous conversation about red sauce, brown sauce, and yellow sauce. The hosts compare traditional books and Amazon Kindle, arguing in favor of the former. They also discuss their preferences between tea and coffee, highlighting their energizing and relaxing qualities. The hosts conclude the debate and promote Luke's English Podcast Premium.

Apr 28, 2012 • 38min
97. Luke vs Oliver (Part 1) Comparing and describing things
Luke and Ollie compare cooking methods, debate throwing food for doneness, discuss the appeal of sci-fi versus fantasy, explore metaphors and similes, analyze the rivalry between Apple and Microsoft, delve into the differences between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and discuss the influence of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in the music industry.

Apr 19, 2012 • 14min
96. The Lost Competition Entry
The podcast includes topics such as a lost competition entry, a listener message and a comedy sketch, a funny story about movie stars, unexpected encounters, and a nonsensical conversation with podcast promotion.

Apr 17, 2012 • 41min
95. Competition Entries - Part 2
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of patience and language feedback in language learning. They also talk about accents, weather, frustrations with English education, and the existence of aliens. Listeners share their positive experiences with Teacher Luke's podcast.

Apr 16, 2012 • 1h 12min
94. Competition Entries - Part 1
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. To read more about this episode, click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/competition-entries/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2012 • 1h 5min
93. Weird... or just different? (with James & Aaron)
This episode is all about cultural differences. I talk to my brother James and our friend Aaron about customs, culture and behaviour from around the world and discuss the question: Is it weird, or is it just different? Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2012/04/11/weird-or-just-different/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2012 • 1h 30min
91. The A to Z of Random Thoughts
This episode covers a range of random and interesting topics such as the power of spicy food in cooling you down, compensation in podcasting, the complexities of good and bad, a comparison between cats and dogs as pets, imagining an elephant in a memory game, jazz music and jogging preferences, random thoughts, and reflections on Women's Day.

Mar 10, 2012 • 58min
90. Competition + Phrasal Verbs ABC
Learn about a new competition to win a phrasal verbs dictionary and discover phrasal verbs starting with letters A, B, and C. Explore London's chaotic charm, odd beliefs, and the city's preparations for the upcoming Olympics. Discuss the current situation on the internet and government cutbacks, along with a competition announcement for listeners to submit audio responses and win prizes.


