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

Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You can learn from it, but the frog dies in the process.Let me tell you 49 jokes (of varying quality). How many do you understand? I will explain all the jokes. How much vocabulary can you learn in the process?Episode page with vocabulary list etc 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/22/905-49-random-jokes-explained-dissecting-the-frog/

This is the first part of a series in which I share various little things which I have collected over the years for this podcast, including questions about English, some interesting talking points and some general motivation and inspiration for your English learning journey.👉 Episode page 📃 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/15/904-bits-amp-bobs-questions-of-english-part-1👉 Get the PDF 📄 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/904.-Bits-Bobs-_-Questions-of-English-Part-1.pdf

By popular demand I have chosen to publish this episode! In 2002 I ended up stuck in a Japanese hospital feeling very ill and confused. I ended up staying there for about two weeks. During my stay I wrote a diary nearly every day. In this episode I read from my diaries, share my personal experience with you and explain a few bits of vocabulary.Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/08/903-reading-from-my-japanese-hospital-diaries-sept-2002/

A chance to practise repeating the story from part 1 (Final Transmission) with the right pausing, stress and intonation. Listen & repeat, plus shadowing at the end.📄 PDF in normal text size https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P63-Part-3-Pronunciation_-Story-Repetition.pdf📄 PDF in large text size for your phone https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P63-Part-3-Pronunciation_-Story-Repetition-Phone-Version.pdf📼 Video version https://youtu.be/LCijh9K_hKo

A comprehensive look at connected speech in English, including various types of sound linking, weak forms and pronunciation of /r/ sounds in British English, followed by listen & repeat practice with 12 sentences from part 1.📄 PDF in normal font size https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P63-Part-2-Pronunciation_-Connected-Speech.pdf📄 PDF in larget font size for your phone https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P63-Part-2-Pronunciation_-Connected-Speech-Phone-Version.pdf📼 Video version https://youtu.be/Zo1Mpw6M0Fg

An episode about the exciting topic of prepositional phrases, including loads of useful prepositional phrases with IN, and plenty more. Includes some vocabulary exercises, improvised examples, a thrilling story and plenty to learn. 📄 PDF in normal text size https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P63-Part-1-Exciting-Prepositional-Phrases-with-IN-Story.pdf📄 PDF in large text size for your phone https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/P63-Part-1-Exciting-Prepositional-Phrases-with-IN-Story-Phone-Version.pdf📼 YouTube video version https://youtu.be/C39OwPwVSDI

A conversation with my dad about his new book, which is about the history and wildlife of a famous Roman road which passes right through the heart of England. Expect stories from various periods of English history, plus descriptions of typical English bird life. English history and culture on Luke's English Podcast.📕 Get the book here 👉 https://a.co/d/6qpPBIAEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/10/01/902-a-year-on-the-fosse-by-rick-thompson-english-history-amp-wildlife-dads-new-book-out-now/

Learn English with another classic Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this episode my aim is to help you to understand and enjoy a Sherlock Holmes story. I'll read the original text of this classic locked-room mystery to you, and will explain and summarise what is happening regularly. Just relax, listen carefully and try to enjoy this classic story. PDF available. Download the PDF 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/901.-Sherlock-Holmes_-The-Adventure-of-The-Speckled-Band-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/09/24/901-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-speckled-band-learn-english-with-a-short-story/