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In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson, along with Amber and Paul, delve into Collins Dictionary's Words of the Year for 2025, exploring how these new terms reflect current cultural and technological trends. They discuss "vibe coding," "aura farming," and "biohacking," among others, examining their me...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson is joined by Amber and Paul for a casual conversation covering various topics. Paul discusses his ambitious plan to run ten international marathons in the next two years, driven by a desire to escape his troubles and create content for a YouTube series called "Ru...
In this Christmas special of Luke's English Podcast, Luke delivers an epic, rambling episode filled with responses to recent episodes, listener emails, jokes from the comedy corner, and random nonsense. He sets a festive tone with fireplace sounds and offers a PDF transcript with a vocabulary quiz at the end to encoura...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke shares a chilling ghost story titled "The Kit-Bag" by Algernon Blackwood, aiming to help listeners learn English through the narrative. Luke explains his approach, which includes telling the story, summarizing it, and then dissecting the text to explain vocabulary and phr...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke shares a rambling, audio-only episode from his home in Paris. He discusses a recent break-in attempt at his neighbor's apartment and recounts his own past experience with a burglary, reflecting on the emotional impact and inconvenience of such events. Luke also touches on...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, host Luke Thompson interviews Emma Camara Ortega, a former colleague and now a licensed therapist and counselor, about therapy, mental health, and counseling. They discuss what counseling entails, including creating a safe space, building rapport, and the importance of talking...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson presents a detailed analysis of HG Wells' short story, "The Door in the Wall." He begins by reading an adapted version of the story, then provides a comprehensive summary and delves into its potential meanings and interpretations, exploring themes of lost innocen...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke interviews Emma Jakobi, an English teacher and online content creator known for her YouTube channel MmmEnglish, which boasts over six million subscribers. Emma shares her origin story, starting from teaching in Vietnam and creating videos for her students, to the channel'...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson interviews Eli Burnstein, a Canadian writer and author of "Dictionary of Fine Distinctions," about nuances in the English language. They discuss the motivation behind the book, the influence of various languages on English vocabulary, and specific examples of fin...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson provides detailed advice on how listeners can improve their English language skills, particularly by utilizing his podcast. He emphasizes consistent listening, diversifying listening and reading materials, and actively practicing speaking and writing. Luke also s...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke provides a free sample of his Premium series, specifically Premium Series 71, which reviews vocabulary from his earlier episode about his holiday in Norway. He explains the benefits of the premium subscription, which includes vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation lessons...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke addresses listener comments and questions in a "Bits and Bobs" format, covering a range of topics related to English language learning. He discusses vocabulary size, offering insights into the number of words native speakers know and how many words learners should aim to ...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke engages in a rambling conversation with his brother, James, covering a wide array of topics from sandwiches and trousers to gangster films and vinyl records. They discuss the nuances of language, including regional accents and annoying phrases, and share personal anecdote...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke critiques the reliability of online English grammar tests, contrasting them with the Cambridge C1 Advanced English exam. He then proceeds to take a sample of the "Use of English" section of the CAE exam, which includes multiple-choice questions, gap-fill exercises, word f...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke is joined by Amber and Paul to discuss the best and worst aspects of family holidays, including car journeys, beach trips, and the challenges of traveling with children. Paul expresses his strong dislike for beaches due to the heat and "ickiness," while Amber shares her l...
This episode of Luke's English Podcast features Luke in conversation with his daughter, Ivy, as they play a game of "Would You Rather." They explain the rules of the game to the listeners ("Lepsters") and provide an example question about candy versus chocolate. They then proceed to answer "Would You Rather" questions ...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke shares details about his summer holiday in Norway, contrasting it with typical beach vacations and explaining the appeal of going north. He describes visiting Warwick and London before heading to Norway, detailing experiences in Oslo and Bergen, including visits to cultur...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke addresses listener questions and comments, dividing the episode into segments focusing on grammar and vocabulary. He clarifies the distinction between contracted forms of "would" and "had," providing examples and quizzes to aid understanding. Additionally, Luke explores t...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson interviews his old flatmate, Peter, about his experiences living and teaching English in Japan and Malaysia, reverse culture shock upon returning to the UK, and his love for travel. Peter shares insights into dealing with jet lag, the differences in live music sc...
In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke takes a C1 English Grammar Test to discuss grammar, the pros and cons of using such tests to measure English proficiency, and the difference between good, bad, and scam tests. Luke emphasizes that English proficiency involves vocabulary, grammar range and control, accurac...
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