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

Luke Thompson

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 spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mar 30

Haiku in English 2 🍂✍️ [982]

Haiku poems communicate a lot of ideas, thoughts and feelings into just a few simple words. They can be moving, humourous or meditative, and reading haiku in English allows you to learn vocabulary in a very interesting way. In part 1 I talked about the for...

Haiku in English 2 🍂✍️ [982]

Mar 23

Is the glass half empty, or half full? 🥃 (Vocabulary & Discussion) [981]

In this episode I discuss optimism and pessimism, what forms our outlook on life, which is healthier, how we talk about optimism and pessimism in English and which perspective helps you learn English more effectively. Expect some discussion, science, vocab...

Is the glass half empty, or half full? 🥃 (Vocabulary & Discussion) [981]

Mar 16

Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]

Practise listening to British English conversation and enjoy some complaining, ranting and funny anecdotes in this episode based on the concept of a popular BBC TV chat show. My guest is Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast. Charlie has chosen 3...

Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]

Mar 09

The Lumber Room (Learn English with a Short Story) [979]

Time to learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. Listen to the story and my comments, then learn vocabulary as I break down the text line by line and teach you English in context. This time it is a funny little tale written by Saki...

The Lumber Room (Learn English with a Short Story) [979]

Mar 02

My Dad talks about his life [978]

Following my chat with my mum last week, now it's my dad's turn! In this episode my plan was to ask my dad lots of questions about his life, and to listen to him talking about the various choices he has made, and experiences he has had, as well as details ...

My Dad talks about his life [978]

Feb 22

My Mum talks about her life [977]

[977] Recently I visited my parents at their home, and while I was there I took the time to record conversations with them both. This first one is with my mum. I asked her questions about her life story, our family history, her memories of growing up and s...

My Mum talks about her life [977]

Feb 16

RAMBLEMANIA 🗣️ 3+ Hours of English Listening & Learning with Luke [976]

Here's an epic rambling episode in which I talk about learning English with BBC Radio and TV vocabulary expressions with the word 'thumb' the story of how I became a taxi driver on the streets of Paris the grammar of Yoda fantastic haikus written by my...

RAMBLEMANIA 🗣️ 3+ Hours of English Listening & Learning with Luke [976]

Feb 09

How to write well in English ✍️ (with Fabio Cerpelloni) [975]

What skills are involved in being a good writer? What makes a good piece of writing? How is writing different to speaking? What are the challenges faced by learners of English who want to write well, and what are some solutions to these challenges? How can...

How to write well in English ✍️ (with Fabio Cerpelloni) [975]

Feb 02

Haiku in English 📖 🍃 [974]

[974] In this episode I read out lots of haiku poems, explain their meaning, discuss what they make me think and feel, and use them to teach you some vocabulary. The haikus I read include some traditional Japanese ones translated into English, plus more mo...

Haiku in English 📖 🍃 [974]

Jan 26

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb 👍🔪 (Learn English with a Short Story) [973]

Back by popular demand, here is another Sherlock Holmes short story on LEP. This one tells the suspenseful tale of a young engineer who accepts a well-paid but mysterious job. In classic horror movie style, he ignores so many red flags and warnings and ...

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb 👍🔪 (Learn English with a Short Story) [973]

Jan 19

Identity, Mindset, Accents & Learning English with Multilingual Actor Ivan Doan [972]

[972] I talk with multilingual actor Ivan Doan about his multicultural background, his learning of languages and his work as an actor. Ivan shares his insights and experiences of learning English, dealing with different accents in film & TV roles, and the ...

Identity, Mindset, Accents & Learning English with Multilingual Actor Ivan Doan [972]

Jan 12

[Part 2] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [971]

[971] Part 2 of 2. Here is the continuation of last week's episode about changes you can make to your lifestyle, mindset and habits in order to become a better learner of English in 2026. Each of these tips is backed up by scientific research from the fiel...

[Part 2] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [971]

Jan 05

[Part 1] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [970]

[970] Part 1 of 2. An English podcast about simple habits you can introduce in your life, to be in top condition for learning English all year long. This is all backed up by scientific research into how our brains work, how we learn language, and how littl...

[Part 1] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [970]

2025/12/29

WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969]

[969] It's time for the annual World News Quiz with 20 questions about some of the curious news stories of 2025. Stephen Devincenzi from the SEND7 podcast is the quizmaster. Can you I improve on my poor performance from last year? Can you beat me? Take a t...

WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969]

2025/12/25

The Words of the Year 2025 📖 with Amber & Paul [968]

[968] The Collins Dictionary Words of the Year is a list of 10 words which capture the cultural zeitgeist - the spirit of the times that we are living in now. These are new words, picked by Collins, which reflect big issues that people have been talking ab...

The Words of the Year 2025 📖 with Amber & Paul [968]

2025/12/22

Robbing the Louvre 👑 Escaping to Nigeria 🏃‍♂️ with Amber & Paul [967] Catching Up #16

[967] A conversation in the podcastle with my pals Amber & Paul. In this one we chat about Paul's ambitious international marathon plans (what is he running from exactly?) what Amber knows about the famous robbery of the Louvre this year, and Paul's dramat...

Robbing the Louvre 👑 Escaping to Nigeria 🏃‍♂️ with Amber & Paul [967] Catching Up #16

2025/12/15

The Ramble Before Christmas 🎄 [966] Listen & Learn English with Luke

[966] Here is a super-long seasonal rambling episode, which you can listen to while wrapping presents, finishing some last-minute gift shopping, or (if you don't celebrate Christmas) just doing whatever you normally do in December. This is a long one, but ...

The Ramble Before Christmas 🎄 [966] Listen & Learn English with Luke

2025/12/08

The Kit-Bag (Learn English with a Short Story) [965]

[965] It is traditional to tell a scary story at Christmas time, so here is one for this year's festive season. The Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood is a classic scary tale which will give you a chill, while you stay cosy and warm indoors this winter. Listen ...

The Kit-Bag (Learn English with a Short Story) [965]

2025/12/01

A Cosy Rambling Episode at Home [964]

In this audio-only episode today you can join me at home as I potter around, and take time to relax while recording a rambling episode for you to enjoy. Enjoy the sounds of street noise outside, and my attempts to find the most comfortable spot in my flat ...

A Cosy Rambling Episode at Home [964]

2025/11/24

Talking Therapy, Mental Health & Counselling with Emma Camara Ortega [963]

[963] Emma Camara Ortega and I worked together as English teachers years ago, but since then Emma has become a licensed counsellor and therapist - helping people with their mental health. In this episode, Emma talks to me about what is involved in counsell...

Talking Therapy, Mental Health & Counselling with Emma Camara Ortega [963]