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

Luke Thompson
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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. teacherluke.co.uk

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Some podcast housekeeping is necessary in this episode, as I talk about current LEP news, moving into a house in the countryside, sketchy plans for episode 1000, an update on the scary story competition, final thoughts on the World Cup, and more. My ... more

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Recorded the day after Argentina beat England in the semi-final 😭 here is World Cup Ramble #4. Zdenek joins me again as we discuss as many talking points as possible, including what on earth happened yesterday, the intense rivalry between Argentina ... more

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Martin returns with a set of questions about childhood, sparking a funny conversation full of stories from school, family holidays, getting into trouble, and formative years of Luke growing up both in urban West London and rural West Midlands. Expect... more

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Here is the third World Cup ramble, covering the events of the last 16, predicting the outcomes of the quarter finals and beyond, and discussing the various issues, talking points and controversies. Is the World Cup rigged? Are the referees biased? W... more

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Martin Aron
Guest host/interviewer on this episode
None specified
Episode: Funny Childhood Memories & Stories ⚡️👦 (with Martin) [997]
Jez Booker
Old friend; marketing and outdoors creator, consumer of education and marketing stories
Self-employed / Get Out channel
Episode: Music, Marketing & Memories with Jez Booker 🥁 [993]
Kate Billington
Returning guest, English teacher and language learner
British Council (Taipei) / French school in Taiwan
Episode: Coffee, Cats & Conversation ☕️ Kate Billington’s 900-Day Streak in Taiwan [991]
John Stevenson
Haiku poet and editor, leading figure in English-language haiku
Haiku community, Heron's Nest, Haiku Society of America
Episode: English Language Haiku Master John Stevenson ✍️ (Interview) [983]
Charlie Baxter
Host of The British English Podcast
The British English Podcast
Episode: Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]
Lucy Earl
English with Lucy (mentioned as subject of discussion)
English with Lucy
Episode: Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]
Rick Thompson
Father of the host, former civil engineer turned advertising copywriter and BBC journalist
Former BBC foreign news editor; advertising industry veteran
Episode: My Dad talks about his life [978]
Fabio Cerpelloni
Italian writer, writing teacher, ghostwriter, creator of educational content related to writing, and author of 'Tiny Book Author'.
fabioserpelloni.com
Episode: How to write well in English ✍️ (with Fabio Cerpelloni) [975]
Ivan Doan
Multilingual actor from Ukraine with a Vietnamese heritage
Episode: Identity, Mindset, Accents & Learning English with Multilingual Actor Ivan Doan [972]

Host

Luke Thompson
Primary host of the show, focused on learning British English through discussions, storytelling, and language teaching.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13.8k ratings
  • Love it !

    It’s perfect for improving and practicing your listening. Thank you !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    👏👍👌😄
    Mexicoa month ago
  • 播放不了

    怎么播放不了

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    中国大熊猫宝宝
    China2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This is an amazing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FujiMoji123
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great to ear !

    Thank you for this podcast. It’s so nice to ear how English language can be fluid and easy to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    julwest75
    France3 months ago
  • Strongly recommended

    Definitely one of the best English learning podcasts !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SiE2
    Austria3 months ago

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Listeners praise the accessible teaching style and clear pronunciation guidance.
The show's warmth and humor are repeatedly highlighted by fans across languages.
Many enjoy the mix of short stories, language lessons, and literary discussions.

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Funny Childhood Memories & Stories ⚡️👦 (with Martin) [997]
Q: How did school shape you during childhood and adolescence?
School life influenced his social dynamics, confidence, and humor; he discusses being shy but funny, dealing with bullies, and eventually moving toward activities like drama and sports that balanced his personality.
Funny Childhood Memories & Stories ⚡️👦 (with Martin) [997]
Q: What did you want to be when you were a kid?
He initially had vague goals, pivoting from sport-centred roles toward potential work in leisure facilities, influenced by peers and media portrayals, before moving into broader aspirations.
Funny Childhood Memories & Stories ⚡️👦 (with Martin) [997]
Q: What were your earliest memories?
Luke describes sensory memories from early childhood (carpet, Beatles music) and then expands to vivid memories of travel and family holidays, showing how environment and culture shaped his recollections.
London Accents & Study Tips with Patricio Languages 🗣️🇬🇧 [994]
Q: Can you tell us about the four London accents Patricio covers and why they're important to understand?
The four London accents are Received Pronunciation, Cockney, Estuary English, and Multicultural London English. Each represents a different historical and social layer of London speech, and they illustrate how accents blend and shift with context. Understanding them helps learners recognize variation in real speech and avoid assuming a single 'correct' pronunciation.
Paranormal Experiences 👻📘 with Anna Brooke [984]
Q: What inspired the character of Monsieur Framboise and the ghostly themes in Death by Chocolate?
Anna explains that the character drew inspiration from real paranormal experiences in her Paris apartment, including activity around a hat that seemed to be connected to a ghost of a man. The idea of a ghost who loves chocolate and is bound to a location, as well as the mystery of a murder, helped shape the story's premise.

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What is Luke's ENGLISH Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical English learning and cultural conversation, blending language teaching with relaxed, personal storytelling. Episodes cover a mix of English usage tips, vocabulary-building games, short fiction readings, and interviews or chats about-haiku poetry, writing, and lifestyle topics. A recurring strength is the host's approachable teaching style paired with varied formats—from short-story lessons and language-focused analyses to reflective interviews with guests that bring in literary, creative, and everyday-life perspectives. Notable is the consistent emphasis on natural-sounding British English, clear explanations, and a warm, humorous tone that appeals to self-moters who enjoy language in context and informal lear... more

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