What’s it all about? (Philosophy and Language Learning) – This episode is all about philosophy and how this applies to language learning. Listen to me describing 8 different ‘schools’ of philosophical thought while also considering how they relate to our approach to learning languages, and other ideas.
I do some vocabulary pages about adverbs and read a section from a book about a gameshow. Amber & Paul in the Podcastle (Catching Up #12) – Two hours of PodPal action for your enjoyment. This one has a bit of everything. Some audience questions, an idioms game, some dodgy jokes, accents, impressions and more.
- I’ll teach you the names of various punctuation symbols and review a cool punctuation reference book that someone sent me recently, and yes I do think it is possible to have a cool book about punctuation!
- Sarah is a comedian and language teacher from the US, now living in France.
- Barbara has quite a specific relationship with the English language.
- He speaks 4 languages, he has performed comedy in lots of countries.
- Listen closely as I break it all down and explain the vocabulary fully.
- Trivia Quizzes with Sarah and Fred (Part 1) – Sarah and Fred are trivia quiz nerds who have been doing trivia nights in Paris for years and now have a new trivia-themed podcast.
Rambling about The Beatles “Now and Then” – A listener left a comment on my website asking for my thoughts on the new Beatles song which was released last week, and I was happy to ramble about it for 45 mins. Listen to hear me give my thoughts and tell several stories related to what is being described as “the last Beatles song”. WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2023 Part 1 (with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast) – 1/2 Stephen from the Simple English News Daily podcast asks me questions about news events from this year. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
In fact, there is a lot more to it than that. Sign Language is Fascinating (with Siobhan Dodd) – Have you ever wondered about sign language, how it works and if it is similar to other languages like English? In this conversation I speak to Siobhan Dodd who is a sign language interpreter between English and BSL (British Sign Language).
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Can you use it to simulate natural conversations? This is the first of a three-part series in which I test ChatGPT’s usefulness as an AI language learning tool. An Interview for a Study about Language Learning Podcasts (Carlos Soares, University of Aveiro) – Carlos Soares, from the University of Aveiro in Portugal, is doing a master’s degree dissertation all about language learning podcasts. He contacted me to conduct an interview as part of his research, and he agreed for me to publish it as an episode of my podcast. How does it feel to be blind?
The conversation then turns to comedy, culture, language and some more Alan Partridge. I read out some listener comments at the end of the episode. Notes, transcripts and links available.
With Jessica Beck from Honestly English – Talking to English teacher Jessica Beck about her new website, “Honestly English” and some typical topics she talks about and teaches, including the #MeToo movement and our favourite female superheroes and comedians. Videos and links available. Intro & outro transcripts available. Ramble / Listener Comments / Robots / Vampires / Two Taps in the Bathroom – A rambling episode with responses to listener comments, LEPster meetups, English Robot 3000 & 5000, vampires leaving comments on my website and the continuing mystery of two taps in the bathroom.
- Let’s see how you and Michael would respond to some quiz questions that will test your British awkwardness to the max.
- Features a conversation with a German student currently studying a master’s in clinical neuropsychology at UCL in London.
- Listen to find out.
- Job Interview Swagger (with Natasha V. Broodie) – Natasha V. Broodie returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, which is full of advice for success in job interviews.
- In Victoria (Australia), all machines (not just Aristocrat – Konami, Atronic, Bally, VLC/Powerhouse, IGT, Stargames/WMS…) before 2002 have been banned for use in gaming venues.
- World Cup 2018 3 Is It Coming Home?
A-list Oscar winner says she doesn’t regret fleeing Hollywood for ‘friendlier’ confines of Paris
Do you remember…? With Mum, Dad & James / Family Stories with The Thompsons – Chatting to my family about some old anecdotes and stories from the past. Listen for some enjoyable chat, memories, descriptions and tales from days gone by.
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Vocabulary list and memory quiz available. Becoming a Dad (with Andy & Ben) Part 2 – The second part of this conversation with Andy Johnson and Ben Butler, and we talk about the moment of childbirth and take a quiz about becoming a father. Vocabulary is explained in the second part of the episode. Who Wants to be Good at English? (The Rematch) with Rick Thompson – Testing my Dad on his knowledge of English, using words that are frequently confused by native English speakers.
France’s farmers will be back on Paris’s doorstep before long
Includes some vocabulary explanations, differences between British & American English and some very dodgy jokes. Video version available with on-screen text. DOPPELGANGER (Learn English with a Short Story) – Learn English with another short story. In fact, this episode contains two stories.
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As such, there’s not one MKIV (‘Mark 4’) or MKV machine left; the last machines removed in December 2007 at the time of the crackdown. We were also limited at the same time to a A$1000 collect – anything above this is now paid by cheque (it was previously limited to $2000). These machines were all banned from use from the amendment prohibiting the usage of $100 notes – any machine with even the option of accepting such a note was banned, even if the option could be disabled. A few early MKVI games were banned too.
Joe Jonas reveals what he REALLY thought about the infamous South Park episode poking fun at him
This one is about a man called Edward, who lives an ordinary stress-free life in London, until one day he notices something extraordinary while walking to work, and his world is never the same again. Follow the story, and then let me explain some vocabulary to you. A Rambling Chat with Martin Aaron – Martin Aaron is an old friend of mine from the days when I taught English in London. In this episode we chat about being an English teacher, travelling to different countries, the status of English in other places, how native English speakers aristocrat-pokies.com (don’t) learn languages, stories of learning French in school, and Martin’s memories of boarding school.
- Learn vocabulary while you enjoy a fascinating story.
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles ✨ (Learn English with a Short Story) – Learn English with a short story on LEP.
- In 2002 I ended up stuck in a Japanese hospital feeling very ill and confused.
- Learning How to Learn with Hadar Shemesh – A conversation with Hadar Shemesh, a non-native speaker who has improved her English to a very high level, and who now shares her knowledge and experience with the world through her podcast and YouTube channel.
- Full transcript available and YouTube video version too.
- We were also limited at the same time to a A$1000 collect – anything above this is now paid by cheque (it was previously limited to $2000).
- Monster Bogey (A Children’s Book) with Anna Brooke – My friend Anna has written a book for children (7+) which has a full publishing contract and is available in all good bookshops now.
- Notes & transcript available.
Sophie Turner has late-night meeting with a thug on a moped as she films new heist thriller series Haven
We discuss various communication challenges involved in working together with representatives from countries all around the world. Also includes some communication idioms and guitar playing near the end of the episode. How to Learn Vocabulary
UK politics live: Badenoch blasts Starmer and Farage in benefits row
Vocabulary list and explanations available. How Olly Richards Learns a Language (Part 1) Compelling Material / Input-based Learning – Talking to polyglot Olly Richards about the benefits of listening, reading and using stories to learn English. Full of insights and strategies for effective language learning. Transcripts and notes available. Alternative Christmas Stories & Poems / Beatles / Happy New Year from LEP!
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Top Jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2021, Explained – Learn English from some jokes in this episode as we go through 9 jokes chosen as the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe stand up comedy scene this year (2021). Let me tell you the jokes, see if you understand them, and then I will break them down for language learning opportunities. James reads several passages from the book during the episode. Language Learning is a Voyage of Discovery / Steve Kaufmann Interview – An interview with polyglot Steve Kaufmann who has learned at least 20 languages to varying degrees during his life. Steve talks about his language learning experiences, methods and motivations. We talk about various metaphors and similes for language learning including ocean voyages , cows , skiing and cutting grass and I ask Steve about cross-cultural experiences he has had during his career.
Part 3 Favourite Scary Films (with James) – James and Luke talk about some of their favourite scary films, and more. This is the 3rd and final part of episode 666. Raising Bilingual Children 1 Alex and his daughter Alice, in Moscow – An episode exploring the subject of how to raise a child to speak English.
All idioms are demonstrated, explained and listed on the website. OASIS (with James) – A conversation with James about the English rock band Oasis, including details about their story, music, lyrics and the sibling rivalry between Noel and Liam Gallagher. Using TV Series & Films to Improve Your English – Lots of practical advice and comments about how you can use films and TV series to work on your English.
Mother and three children die in house fire in London as man arrested
Improve Your Pronunciation with Luke Nicholson – Accent Coach – A conversation with accent coach Luke Nicholson, including lots of insights, advice and conclusions about improving your pronunciation in English. Topic Tombola with James – “The Glib Brothers” reunite on the podcast to discuss more music, films, books, scary AI and UFO sightings. James is my older brother and he’s probably been on this podcast more than any other guest.
Mother and three children die in house fire in London as man arrested
Follow the story, and learn plenty of descriptive vocabulary. The Abduction 🛸 (Learn English with a Short Story) – Learn English with another short story on Luke’s English Podcast. This one is about a learner of English who has an extraordinary experience. Listen to me tell the story, and summarise it, then explain plenty of natural, commonly occurring, up-to-date English vocabulary. Observations on the Paris Metro… from Inside the Metro (Listen to my appearance on Oliver Gee’s podcast “The Earful Tower”) – Hello website LEPsters! Here is some more listening you can do while waiting for the next episode of LEP.
Joe Jonas shows off his chest tattoo in low-cut T-shirt and bomber jacket during a night out in London
Expect stories from various periods of English history, plus descriptions of typical English bird life. English history and culture on Luke’s English Podcast. So, I made this podcast episode about it. Expect discussion of culture, history, psychology and communication, with plenty of vocabulary explained. Our favourite things to do in London (Part 2) – Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London . Listen to my friends and family talking about the city , learn some fascinating bits of history , get inside tips and learn some vocabulary in the process.
Joe Jonas reveals what he REALLY thought about the infamous South Park episode poking fun at him
You can read the story with me or do the game yourself later. This is the first in a series of 3 stories from Peter’s “Victorian Detective Interlude” game on textadventures.co.uk Video version available. Kate Billington Cycled to Berlin – Kate Billington returns for her 4th appearance on LEP to create some fun English conversation for you to listen to. We talk about lots of things, as usual, including her cycling trip to Berlin and a nasty accident she had on her bicycle in Paris earlier this year. A Conversation About MONOPOLY with Anna Tyrie – Monopoly is one of the most famous board games of all time.
A 3-Hour Mega-Ramble / Reflecting on a Wonderful Spring Day in Paris – This is the longest episode of LEP so far, and it’s a solo ramble. Relax, follow my words, hang out with me for 3 hours, get stranded on a desert island of the imagination, and then get rescued. Includes a haircut, a sleep and a t-shirt change during the episode.