Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

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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

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson.

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Luke Thompson

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Mum
Mum is the mother of Luke Thompson, the host of the podcast. While specific details about her professional background are not provided, she contributes to discussions about literature and culture, particularly regarding the works of William Shakespeare.
Dad
Dad is the father of Luke Thompson, the host of the podcast. He engages in conversations about Shakespeare's significance and themes, providing insights from a parental perspective, although specific professional details are not mentioned.
Zdenek
Zdenek is an English language teacher and content creator known for his engaging approach to language learning. He runs a Discord server called 'The Achiever's Chamber' and is involved in various educational projects, including podcasts that focus on practical language use and cultural insights.
Sarah Donnelly
Sarah Donnelly is a stand-up comedian and writer known for her unique perspective as an American living in Paris. She has gained recognition for her comedy special 'The Only American in Paris,' which explores cultural differences and the challenges of adapting to life in a foreign country. Sarah's work often highlights her experiences as a US citizen in France, and she engages audiences with her humor and insights into language and culture.

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William Shakespeare biographical details key themes Hamlet Twelfth Night Macbeth modern English language review fears anxieties driving flying culture shock language learning public speaking vocabulary bizarre questions Google questions personal health sex and relationships existential issues absurd moments informal slang Sarah Donnelly stand-up special British English American English pronunciation quiz cultural differences learning French Emily in Paris short story learn English extraordinary experience

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Luke's English Podcast
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Subscribers: 1,420,000
Total Videos: 492
Total Views: 49,740,293
Joined: Apr 13, 2009
Location: United Kingdom

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An award-winning podcast for learners of English, since 2009.
πŸ‘‰ More information about Luke's English Podcast https://teacherluke.co.uk/
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Here's the recent few episodes on Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson.

0:00 1:30:06

932. What is so great about Shakespeare? (with Mum & Dad)

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Luke Thompson
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Mum Dad
Keywords
William Shakespeare biographical details key themes Hamlet Twelfth Night Macbeth modern English language review

In this episode I talk to my parents about the topic of William Shakespeare. We discuss the enduring appeal and significance of William Shakespeare's work, biographical details of his life, the key themes in Shakespeares plays, and the impact of his language on modern English. We try to explain the qualities that make Shakespeare great, using examples from plays like Hamlet, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth.Β 

We also consider the challenges of understanding Shakespeare and suggest ways for newcomers to engage with his plays, such as watching film adaptations.

Enjoy a conversation about this important figure in English language and culture, with two other important figures - my mum and dad!

PDF available with transcript, vocabulary list and vocabulary quiz. Premium listeners - watch out for a language review of this episode coming soon, in P68 "Learn English with Shakespeare" parts 1 & 2.

Get the PDF here https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/932.-What-is-so-great-about-Shakespeare-with-Mum-Dad.pdf

Episode page on my website https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/21/what-is-so-great-about-shakespeare-with-mum-dad/


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0:00 1:40:23

931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek

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Luke Thompson
Guests
Zdenek
Keywords
fears anxieties driving flying culture shock language learning public speaking vocabulary

This episode features a conversation with Zdenek aboutΒ fears and anxietiesΒ experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter ride in Nha Trang, Zdenek's fears of Vietnamese roads and driving, Luke's recent cycling accident in Paris, Zdenek's encounter with a London police officer, nerves about teaching, and more.

The accompanying PDF worksheet offers aΒ vocabulary listΒ from the conversation, with definitions, examples, and quizzes and a full transcript to help you boost your English with the episode.

πŸ“„ Get the PDF here (lucky you - it's very expensive but you can have it completely free) πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/931.-Overcoming-Fears-with-Zdenek.pdf

πŸ”— Episode page on my website πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/14/931-overcoming-fears-with-zdenek/

⚽️ The Footglish Podcast (Learn English with Football) πŸ‘‰ https://pod.link/1751816033

πŸ’¬ Zdenek's Discord server "The Achiever's Chamber" πŸ‘‰ https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816


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0:00 1:36:45

930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary)

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Luke Thompson
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bizarre questions Google questions vocabulary personal health sex and relationships existential issues absurd moments informal slang

This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, sex and relationships to broader existential and practical issues, with some diverse and absurd moments. The language style is a mix of informal slang and neutral high-frequency vocabulary related to personal matters and common problems. I hope you enjoy it! PDF available with a full transcript and vocabulary list.

πŸ“„ Get the episode PDF (transcript, vocabulary list) πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/930.-Can-I-eat-my-cat-other-weird-Google-questions-answered.pdf

πŸ”— Episode page on my website πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/07/930-can-i-eat-my-cat-weird-google-questions-answered-topics-vocabulary/

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0:00 1:21:20

929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡«πŸ‡· US vs UK Accent Quiz

Hosts
Luke Thompson
Guests
Sarah Donnelly
Keywords
Sarah Donnelly stand-up special British English American English pronunciation quiz cultural differences learning French Emily in Paris

Sarah Donnelly comes back onto LEP to catch up and to tell us about her stand-up special, now available to watch on YouTube, and to do a British English vs American English pronunciation quiz.

Sarah’s show is called The Only American in Paris and we discuss some of the themes of the show - the real experience of being a US citizen living in Paris, the Netflix show Emily in Paris, cultural differences, learning French, plus a pronunciation quiz to help you compare UK and US English.

πŸ“Ό Watch Sarah's stand-up show here πŸ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_N_CRoRz0&ab_channel=SarahDonnelly Β @sarahdcomedyΒ 

πŸ“„ Get the episode PDF with quiz questions and full transcript πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/929.-Sarah-Donnelly_-The-Only-American-In-Paris-US-vs-UK-Accent-Quiz.pdf

πŸ”— Episode page on my website πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/31/929-sarah-donnelly-the-only-american-in-paris/

πŸ† Sign up for LEP Premium πŸ‘‰ https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium


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0:00 1:52:12

928. The Abduction πŸ›Έ (Learn English with a Short Story)

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Luke Thompson
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short story learn English vocabulary extraordinary experience

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.

Episode page πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-english-with-a-short-story/

Get the PDF with transcript and vocabulary notes πŸ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/928.-The-Abduction-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-1-1.pdf


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4.7 rating 1385 reviews

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