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I speak to Alex, an English teacher from Moscow about how he has been speaking exclusively in English to his 4-year-old daughter Alice since she was born. Let’s find out how it’s going. The Stoicism of Groundhog Day (with Mum) – This is a conversation with my mum about philosophy, how the film Groundhog Day can help us understand the principles of stoicism, and how this can all help us to feel a bit better about the world. Michael the Shaman (WISBLOEP Runner-Up) – Talking to competition runner-up Michael from Poland about two top English learning tips, scary hitch-hiking stories and the practice of shamanism using psychoactive substances.
Describing John Lennon / Adjectives of Personality J-Z (with Antony Rotunno) – The second part of my conversation with Antony Rotunno (John Lennon podcaster, English teacher) in which we discuss adjectives of personality, with John Lennon as a case study. Mental Factors in Learning English (with Ray Addam) English with Ray SwapCast + ramble & song – Talking to English teacher Ray Addam from Glasgow in Scotland about mental factors in learning English, such as anxiety, confidence, stress and motivation. Video version available on YouTube. Karl Pilkington’s 3-Minute Wonders / Manchester Accent Part 2 – Understand more of Karl Pilkington’s rambling as we learn about the Manchester accent and pick up vocabulary along the way. FUNNY RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP TEST with Amber & Paul – Can Luke, Amber & Paul pass this funny Russian citizenship test which was written and sent in by a Russian LEPster? Join us as we attempt to answer questions which (apparently) every Russian person would know.
You’ll hear samples of lots of spoken English in this episode and we’ll focus on accent and pronunciation. Sales and Advertising (with Paul Taylor) – A language-focused episode looking at words and phrases that you often see and hear in advertising and sales situations. Also includes discussion of sales techniques, Apple’s sales and marketing strategy and also a classic bit of stand-up by the late great George Carlin.
This means that your job is to place as many bets as possible until you reach the desired rank, so theres a real chance they could actually be worth a bit of your time. Website only A History of British Pop – A Musical Tour through James’ Vinyl Collection –This is a LONG musical mix using James’ vinyl record collection, with added comments by James and me. Think of it as a musical journey through a history of British pop, all on original vinyl records. Six True Crime Stories from Victorian England, Told by My Dad – Learn English by listening to Rick Thompson tell some true stories of petty crimes committed in an English town in 1851. Notes and transcriptions available.
The story is full of vivid descriptive language, action, adventure and extraordinary moments. I hope it captures your imagination and lets the English come alive in memorable ways. “A Year on the Fosse” by Rick Thompson (English History & Wildlife) Dad’s New Book 📕 Out Now – 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.
The Intercultural Communication Dance with Sherwood Fleming – Talking to Sherwood Fleming, author of “Dance of Opinions” about intercultural communication, including common problems and the solutions to help us learn to communicate more effectively across cultures. Part 2 Frightening Experiences (with James) – James and I share some stories of genuinely scary and disturbing experiences which we’ve had in our lives. LEP LIVE!
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.
A conversation with Joe Dale (modern foreign language teaching consultant, EdTech guru) about the use of ChatGPT in English teaching and learning. Lots of recommendations, tips and tricks for saving time and combining ChatGPT with other software including Google Chrome extensions. My brother’s new album is out now / Music Chat with James – Here’s a bonus episode, and it’s for fans of my brother’s music. James’ new album is out now and so we decided to record this episode in order to promote it and also to talk generally about music, including a chat about favourite albums, first albums we ever bought, albums we discovered in our parents’ record collection and more. The Lying Game #9 with Amber & Paul (with Vocabulary Explanations) – The return of the lying game on LEP!
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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.
I talk about the subject of blindness and disability in general, read an article written by a partially sighted person, and explain a list of words and phrases we should use when describing different forms of disability. Also includes various medical vocabulary such as the different parts of the eye and other related topics. 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. Natasha has a lot of job interview experience, and she has learned the importance of self-belief and preparation. In this conversation she talks about some experiences that led her to write the book, and gives advice on what you should do before, during and after job interviews. The Simulation 💻 ✨(Learn English with a Short Story) – Learn English with a short story.
Becoming “Maman” with Amber & Sarah – Bringing Up Children The French Way – In this episode I’m talking to friends of the podcast Amber Minogue and Sarah Donnelly about the subject of raising children in a foreign country – in this case, France. So this is an episode all about cross-cultural experiences, specifically relating to parenthood. It’s also about a new podcast and stage show which Amber & Sarah have just started. Transcriptions, notes and links available. A History of The World Cup – Here’s my history of The World Cup.
The Collins Words of the Year (Part 4) – More trending vocabulary and issues of the moment, this time focusing on topics like working conditions in the gig economy, the pros and cons of instagram and a true story about a unicorn riding a bike in London. The Collins Words of the Year (Part 5) 2018 with Amber Minogue – Talking to my friend Amber about some trending vocabulary and hot topics from 2018, like plastic pollution, dance crazes and the Brexit backstop. Includes discussion, language explanations, David Attenborough impressions and more.
Listen for another deep and humorous conversation with lots of cultural reference points. 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. In this episode we get together to discuss trivia quizzing, and to quiz each other with our own trivia questions. In this first part we get to know Sarah and Fred again, talk about their new podcast and then Sarah quizzes me with some cleverly-written questions.
Also, keep listening for a funny appearance by The Beatles. Transcript & notes available. 1/2 IELTS Q&A with Ben Worthington from IELTS Podcast – A conversation with IELTS teacher Ben Worthington about the IELTS test, with advice for getting your best score in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Includes questions from listeners. Part 1 of 2.
Expect some anecdotes about embarrassing and humiliating experiences on stage, and “dying on your arse”. Intro & outtro transcripts available + bonus audio in the LEP app. Andy Johnson Returns (Part 1) Moving House / London vs Canterbury / English Teaching –Chatting to friend of the podcast Andy Johnson about moving house, comparisons between London and Canterbury and different approaches to teaching English. Unexpected Road Trip (with James) – James and Luke go on an accidental road trip in the south-west of England and record a rambling podcast, while slowly going a bit mad.
What does research tell us about the best way to learn a language? What are the most important things to consider? What are the best methods? The article boils it all down to three main points. A Conversation with Rhiannon Carter – Join me as I meet and get to know Rhiannon, an English coach whose mission is to help you feel awesome about your English.
PERSEVERANCE, POSITIVITY & PRACTICE with Santiago Ruiz de Velasco from Oxford University Press – Santiago is the Managing Director of English Teaching at Oxford University Press. But English is not his first language. He learned it as an adult when he moved to London in his twenties. This conversation explores the challenges, failures and successes he has had in his English learning, and the things he has learned about learning a language. Toilets, Titanic & TikTok with AMBER & PAUL – An unedited conversation with Amber & Paul about toilet habits, Titanic (1997), weird videos on TikTok & YouTube and plenty more.
Listen to hear an overview of Paul’s career, and some Paul McCartney stories. Video version of the interview available aristocrat pokie machines on YouTube. British or American? With Sarah Donnelly – Comparing British and American English vocabulary with a fun online quiz. My guest today is American comedian Sarah Donnelly. Video version (of the conversation) available.
Language & Local British Identity with MARK STEEL – Special Guest Mark Steel joins me to discuss cultural and linguistic differences between the UK and France, plus accents in the UK and a little tour of some places in the UK that you don’t know about. Also includes a discussion of swearing and rude language in Britain. The Unopened Safe (Learn English with a Text Adventure Story) by Peter Carlson – Let’s do another text adventure mystery story by Peter Carlson. Listen to me read the story and make choices to solve the mystery.
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