

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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Jun 28, 2011 • 40min
67. Cockney / London Accent
Listen to an interview with Ray Winstone who is a genuine Londoner with a 'cockney' accent. Pick up some new expressions and learn how to recognise a London accent. TO READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THE INTERVIEW WITH RAY WINSTONE, CLICK HERE :) http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/cockney-london-accent/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2011 • 34min
66. Top Advice for Learning English / Idioms with 'say' / Culture Shock
Listen to some good advice for anyone learning English or taking a Cambridge exam such as IELTS, CAE or FCE. Also in this podcast you'll learn some idioms with the word 'say', and listen to Luke talking about culture shock. There's a bonus comedy audio bit at the end too so listen to the whole thing. FULL TRANSCRIPT NOW AVAILABLE BELOW (Thanks again to Bettina from France)CLICK HERE TO READ THE TRANSCRIPT AND TO READ THE IDIOMS http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/top-advice-for-learning-english-idioms-with-say-culture-shock/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2011 • 6min
65. London Video Interviews Pt 5 - Audio Only
Just the audio track from this video. For people who like to listen on-the-go, without watching the video at the same time. For a transcript and to see the video for this episode click here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/london-video-interviews-pt-5/ Luke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2011 • 50min
63. German and British Cultural Identity - Paco Erhard interview part 2
German comedian Paco Erhard discusses cultural identity and stereotypes, including the differences between German and British humor. They also explore Germany's struggle with cultural identity, the impact of World War II, and perceptions of historical atrocities. The podcast promotes Paco's German Comedy website and Luke's English Podcast Premium.

Apr 3, 2011 • 37min
62. Learning English - Advice from a German comedian living in London
German comedian Paco Erhard, living in London, shares his experiences as a learner of English and performing comedy in his second language. They discuss the importance of immersion and practical experience in language learning. They also explore the transition from writer to entertainer, and the preparations for the biggest comedy show in the world, Edinburgh.

Mar 29, 2011 • 45min
61. 127 Hours / 'Hand' Idioms
Listen to an interview with Aaron Ralston and learn some useful idioms with the word 'hand'. Luke's English Podcast is completely free and a great way to improve your English. Luke focusses on British English, specifically on natural language which is really used by people in Britain every day. You can learn vocabulary and cultural information. CLICK HERE FOR VOCABULARY/IDIOM DEFINITIONS, LISTENING EXERCISES AND VIDEOS http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/127-hours-hand-idioms/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2011 • 56min
60. The King's Speech / 'Mouth' Idioms
Hi! Learn some really useful idioms and listen to an authentic interview with a native speaker in this episode of Luke's English Podcast. This episode is about The King's Speech - an excellent film which recently won 4 Academy Awards at The Oscars, including the award for Best Actor for Colin Firth. FOR VOCABULARY NOTES & DEFINITIONS, LISTENING EXERCISES AND VIDEOS CLICK HERE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/the-kings-speech-mouth-idioms/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2011 • 36min
59. Billy Connolly Interview / Scottish Accent
Scottish comedian, actor, and musician Billy Connolly is interviewed in this episode. They discuss the Scottish accent, specifically the Glasgow accent. The episode features parts of a TV show with Billy Connolly showcasing his distinct Glaswegian accent. They also talk about the joy of cycling and the challenges of coping with wealth and fame.

Jan 21, 2011 • 31min
58. Scotland / Scottish Accent (with Leslie)
In this podcast, an interview with a native Scottish speaker explores Scottish culture and stereotypes, while also delving into the distinct features of the Scottish accent. They discuss the challenges of understanding extreme dialects and the musicality of the accent. The podcast also touches on topics such as the financial aspect of running the podcast and the benefits of learning English and UK culture through the podcast. Additionally, they explore the geography of Scotland, its unpredictable weather, and driving on the left in the UK.

Nov 23, 2010 • 22min
57. Birmingham Accent / 12 Phrasal Verbs with the letter 'A' (with Neil Waters)
I'm joined by my old college friend Neil Waters in this episode. First we talk about the Birmingham accent, and then we teach you some useful phrasal verbs. FOR A (KIND OF) TRANSCRIPT AND PHRASAL VERB DEFINITIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/birmingham-accent-12-phrasal-verbs-with-the-letter-a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


