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855. Discussing Films with Cara Leopold
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Talking to Cara about films, movies, her movie club for English learners and a discussion about films and what they mean.
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911. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS πͺ§ Explained (Part 2)
58:41|(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 πͺ§ 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.Β π Get the PDF here π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/911.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-2.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/03/911-funny-english-signs-explained-part-2π LEP Premium info π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo910. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS πͺ§ Explained (Part 1)
01:14:57|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.π Get the PDF with notes and detailed vocabulary list π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/910.-FUNNY-ENGLISH-SIGNS-Explained-Part-1-Lukes-English-Podcast-teacherluke.co_.uk_.pdfπ Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/26/910-funny-english-signs-explained-part-1/π»π³ LEP Meetup in Vietnam, details πFriday 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 teacherzdenek@gmail.com to confirm your participation!909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation π (Topic & Vocabulary)
01:56:29|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.π Get the PDF π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/909.-The-Existential-Threat-of-AI-to-Human-Civilisation.pdfπ» Episode page on my website π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/19/909-the-existential-threat-of-ai-to-human-civilisation-topic-vocabulary/P64 (Part 6) End of Series Ramble
01:17:47|Here is a stress-free ramble to end this series. I talk about the shockingly good AI "audio overview" feature of Google's NotebookLM, tell you the rest of the "Way Up To Heaven" story from part 1, ramble about spontaneous dogme-style language teaching, and more... The PDF contains some notes and a script of the story, but there's no need for you to do any other exercises or homework for this one. Just listen...π Get the PDF in normal text size π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/P64-Part-6-End-of-Series-Ramble-_-NotebookLM-_-The-Way-Up-To-Heaven-Story-_-Dogme-Language-Teaching.pdfπ Get the PDF in large text size π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/P64-Part-6-End-of-Series-Ramble-_-NotebookLM-_-The-Way-Up-To-Heaven-Story-_-Dogme-Language-Teaching-1.pdfπΌ Video version https://youtu.be/pCIBMyie-sgP64 [Part 5] A Premium Ramble π Story Pronunciation
01:02:56|This episode contains a story with almost all the vocabulary items from this series. Listen to the story, then practise repeating each line after me, to work on your pronunciation.π Get the PDF in normal text size π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/P64-Part-5-A-Premium-Ramble-Story-Pronunciation.pdfπ Get the PDF in large text size π https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/P64-Part-5-A-Premium-Ramble-Story-Pronunciation-Phone-Version.pdfπΌ Video version π https://youtu.be/89nn1kky9Zk908. Bits & Bobs 2 π Questions of English (Part 2) Listener Comments
01:08:49|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. π 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_.pdfπ Episode page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/11/908-bits-amp-bobs-2-questions-of-english-part-2-listener-comments/π LEP Premium info https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfoP64 [Part 4] A Premium Ramble π Vocabulary Review 46-66
51:00|This is the final part of the vocabulary review (which has been quite long!). We'll be looking at various words and phrases that I used in part 1, including things like "vacuous", "the thrust of it", "outright" and "ripped to shreds". Use the various exercises on the PDF to check your learning and practise using the vocabulary.Part 1-4 all use the same PDF.π Get the PDF in normal text size https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P64-Part-1-A-Premium-Ramble-_-Random-Book-English-Lesson.pdfπ Get the PDF in large text size for your phone https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P64-Part-1-A-Premium-Ramble-_-Random-Book-English-Lesson-Phone-Version.pdfπΌ Video version https://youtu.be/1SY3eaj_qvEP64 [Part 3] A Premium Ramble π Vocabulary Review 20-45
57:37|In part 3 I continue to go through the vocabulary which came up in part 1 of this series. You can use the vocabulary quiz, memory prompts and speaking questions to help you check your learning and practise using these words and phrases. Parts 1-4 all have the same PDF.π PDF in normal text size https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P64-Part-1-A-Premium-Ramble-_-Random-Book-English-Lesson.pdfπ PDF in large text size (for your phone) https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P64-Part-1-A-Premium-Ramble-_-Random-Book-English-Lesson-Phone-Version.pdfπΌ Video version https://youtu.be/T6xzmR-FWlE907. Catching a Cold / Travelling with Children / LEP Premium Sample Episode [P64]
01:13:07|This is a free sample of LEP Premium. The episode contains clips from my recent premium series: P64, in which I told a couple of anecdotes about catching a cold and travelling to England with my two young children. You will also hear me teaching a lot of the words, phrases and expressions that I used in my stories. The entire premium series will be available for premium subscribers this week, but here is a free sample for subscribers of the free version of my podcast. Links below for more information about my premium podcast series.Episode page π https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/11/05/907-catching-a-cold-travelling-with-children-lep-premium-sample-episode-p64/Get more information about LEP Premium π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfoSign into your Acast+ account π https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/account