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 ...
912. Bits & Bobs 3 📚 Questions of English (Part 3) More Listener Comments
Part three of a series featuring collected bits & bobs for the podcast, with mini-lessons on vocabulary and grammar. Topics include listener comments on listening twice, a joke about double negatives & sarcasm, staying safe while listening to LEP in the car, the phrase "don't be shy, give it a try," fun facts about Paraguay, and a Quentin Tarantino eggcorn. Learn English with LEP!📄 Get the PDF 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/912.-Bits-Bobs-3-Questions-of-English-Part-3-More-Listener-Comments.pdf🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/10/912-bits-bobs-3-questions-of-english-part-3-more-listener-comments🏆 LEP Premium info 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke.
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911. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 2)
(Part 2 of 2) Let's continue where we stopped in the last episode, by going through the rest of my list of funny English signs 🪧 from around the world. These signs are badly-written and have unintentionally funny double meanings. I will read out the signs, then explain what is funny and offer corrections to make the signs clearer. I will also explain vocabulary in the process. PDF available. 📄 Get the PDF here 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/911.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-2.pdf🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/03/911-funny-english-signs-explained-part-2🏆 LEP Premium info 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke.
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910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 1)
Let's look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK & USA), which show the ambiguity and unintended consequences of unclear English. I analyse lots of signs, explaining the errors and offering improved versions, using them as teaching moments to illustrate grammatical and vocabulary points. The episode also features vocabulary explanations and corrections for the poorly written signs.📄 Get the PDF with notes and detailed vocabulary list 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/910.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-1-Lukes-English-Podcast-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdf🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/26/910-funny-english-signs-explained-part-1/🇻🇳 LEP Meetup in Vietnam, details 👇Friday Nov 29th 7-10pm local time.Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLittle Du Mien cafe restaurant 119D Pho Quang street, ward 9, Phu Nhuan district (it's near the airport)Email Zdenek at [email protected] to confirm your participation! Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke.
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909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation 😃 (Topic & Vocabulary)
This episode explores the important topic of AI and human civilisation, and teaches plenty of vocabulary on the subject. I analyse an interview with an AI expert and explore many words and phrases for talking about this subject. This includes discussion of the potential pros and cons of AI, how it will impact the job market, global security and economics, and what could happen if (and when) AI exceeds human intelligence. Check the episode PDF for a transcript and detailed vocabulary list.📄 Get the PDF 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/909.-The-Existential-Threat-of-AI-to-Human-Civilisation.pdf💻 Episode page on my website 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/19/909-the-existential-threat-of-ai-to-human-civilisation-topic-vocabulary/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke.
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908. Bits & Bobs 2 📚 Questions of English (Part 2) Listener Comments
Responding to comments from listeners on various episodes in the LEP archives, including how to get a TEFL certificate, linking /r/ sounds, being a fly on the wall, singular "they", antique vs vintage, and when the verb "see" doesn't mean "see". PDF available. 👉 Get the PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/908.-Bits-Bobs-_-Questions-of-English-Part-2-Listener-Comments-Episode-PDF-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdf👉 Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/11/908-bits-amp-bobs-2-questions-of-english-part-2-listener-comments/👉 LEP Premium info https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke.
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About Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with 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
Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke.
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