

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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Dec 21, 2009 • 1h 4min
45. Luke & Andy's Crime Stories (with Andy Johnson)
Andy Johnson, my friend who shares anecdotes and talks about petty crime. Hilarious adventure of throwing snowballs at a police station. Childhood encounters with the police and stolen items. Mischievous photos in Canada and imagining being wanted criminals. Debating crimes and breaking small laws. Behind the scenes of the criminal justice system and podcasting services.

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Dec 16, 2009 • 58min
44. Telling Anecdotes
Improve your speaking by telling interesting and amusing anecdotes. In this episode you'll learn about anecdotes, listen to a couple of stories told by some BBC radio DJs and learn some new vocabulary. Good extended listening practice. Enjoy! FOR A TRANSCRIPT, A GRAMMAR EXERCISE AND OTHER INFORMATION click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/telling-anecdotes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2009 • 7min
42. London Video Interviews Pt 3 - Audio Only
For a transcript, and to watch the video click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/london-video-interviews-pt-3/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2009 • 39min
40. Health / Feeling ill - Phrasal Verbs & Expressions [Originally Published in November 2009]
This episode is filled with vocabulary relating to health, feeling ill, catching a cold and common symptoms. To read vocabulary notes (including lists of the phrasal verbs and expressions in this episode), click here https://teacherluke.co.uk/2010/03/26/health-feeling-ill-phrasal-verbs-expressions/ Luke's English Podcast is a free service for people who are learning English as a foreign language. Download each episode free. Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes. Use it to practise listening, develop vocabulary and learn about the culture of the English language. Luke is well qualified and has lots of experience of teaching English for general life and for business/legal purposes. This podcast is designed to be useful, but also entertaining and fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2009 • 6min
38. London Video Interviews Pt.2 - Audio Only
Just the audio track from the second video of interviews with native speakers in London. This is for people who like to listen to the podcast while they do something else with their eyes (e.g. drive, eat, look out of the window). To read transcripts and definitions for this episode, check the previous episode "London Video Interviews Pt. 2". Have fun! https://teacherluke.co.uk/2010/03/26/116/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2009 • 9min
36. London Video Interviews Pt. 1 - Audio Only
In this podcast, interviews with people living in London are conducted. The topics discussed include experiences and opinions of living in London, love for England expressed by visitors from the USA, and perspectives on living in London highlighting its excitement, beauty, and challenges.

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Oct 23, 2009 • 32min
33. Money Money Money - 12 Phrasal Verbs & more...
Vocabulary and listening on the subject of money and the economy. Transcript & notes here http://teacherluke.co.uk/2009/11/15/money-money-money-12-phrasal-verbs-more/ Luke's English Podcast is a free service for learners of English. Use this podcast to get exposure to natural British English. Listen to it wherever and whenever you want to. Luke is a well experienced and qualified English teacher, with plenty of other interests. Improve your English with this podcast, and have fun! www.teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2009 • 40min
32. Doctor Who (with Lee Arnott)
This is a conversation about the iconic British TV series "Doctor Who". Authentic listening practice. Transcript available below. Luke's English Podcast is a free service for people who are learning English as a foreign language. Luke is a well qualified teacher of English with over 12 years' experience in Japan, the UK and France. You can use this podcast to get exposure to native speakers using natural English. Learn phrasal verbs, idioms, useful expressions, linkers, etc. Find Luke on Facebook (search for Luke's English Podcast) or Twitter (@EnglishPodcast). Cheers! To read a full transcript and language analysis by Richard Gallen (useful for teachers wanting to adapt this interview for the classroom), click here to visit Luke's English Blog: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/doctor-who/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oct 3, 2009 • 30min
31. Hello! / Argument Sketch
Some vocabulary and a listening transcript for the argument sketch are provided below. Learn English vocabulary (phrasal verbs, natural expressions, idioms, commonly used British English) and grammar (hopefully not boring) by listening to this podcast. Practise listening by playing the podcast on your iPod or computer. Develop awareness of pronunciation by repeating what you hear and recording yourself. Listening regularly is vital for the development of your English - so listen to Luke's English Podcast, enjoy yourself and have fun! To read a transcript and definitions, click here to visit Luke's English Blog. http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/hello-argument-sketch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2009 • 25min
30. The Mystery Story Continues...
Part 2 of the strange story from the last episode. Use this podcast to improve your listening, reading, vocabulary and pronunciation. You should listen to it after listening to the previous episode "Mystery Story / Narrative Tenses". To read a full transcript of the story and advice on how to use this episode to improve your English - click here https://teacherluke.co.uk/2009/11/14/the-mystery-continues/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


