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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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Latest Episodes

Here it is, finally! The long-awaited episode 1000. It has taken me weeks to finish this. If you listen, you will understand why it has taken so long! This is a celebration of this podcast after 17 years and 1000 episodes. It includes a lot of rambli... more

Back by popular demand, here is another Sherlock Holmes mystery for episode 999. How will Watson deal with his mini-mission to an opium den, before joining Holmes on one of his most singular cases so far, attempting to solve the disappearance of a ge... more

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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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Recent Guests

James Thompson
Luke's brother, interviewee
Family guest
Episode: Episode 1000! 🎉
Amber Minogue
Friend of the podcast, frequent guest
Amber Minogue
Episode: Episode 1000! 🎉
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]
Anna Brooke
Author and returning guest on the podcast
Anna Brooke (author)
Episode: Paranormal Experiences 👻📘 with Anna Brooke [984]
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]

Host

Luke Thompson
Host of Luke's English Podcast / Luke's ENGLISH Podcast; educator and language enthusiast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13.8k ratings
  • 请不要因为听不了给一星

    从23年开始这个播客就被墙了,所以不借助工具下载不了也听不了。这几年Luke在节目里解释了好几次不是自己的问题,同时也一直在请大家不要因为听不了就给一星评价,这样会拉低他这个播客的总体评分。作为听了挺久的听众之一,我很喜欢LEP,所以帮忙在这里说明一下。如果大家想听也可以去B站等其他平台找找搬运,或者学下科学上网。

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NinjaZfromcn
    China25 days ago
  • Super!

    I absolutely love your voice and the topics you cover! Your audio quality is amazing too—it’s clear, the volume is just right, and it’s so easy to listen to and understand. Please keep doing what you’re doing. The whole world deserves to hear your beautiful voice!

    The recent episodes where you got a little annoyed by people’s biased comments and actually responded to them were genuinely interesting, hilarious, and incredibly relatable. I absolutely loved those episodes!

    I’ve even started liste... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    小D的真粉
    Japan2 months ago
  • Love it !

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    👏👍👌😄
    Mexico2 months 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 Kingdom3 months ago

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Listeners praise audio quality and engaging voice.
Show is highly valued for language-learning practicality and accessible teaching style.
Some listeners wish to avoid politics but still find content valuable.
Episodes with family or child guest are appreciated for warmth and variety.

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Episode 1000! 🎉
Q: What would you tell your 18-year-old self?
Go for it, experiment, and invest in a decent microphone early on to improve audio quality and audience reach.
Episode 1000! 🎉
Q: What is the best thing about doing my podcast?
The freedom, the creative control, and the ability to produce a large, continuous body of work that helps people learn English around the world, with personal satisfaction and no boss.
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.

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

The show centers on practical English learning and language exploration delivered through approachable storytelling and conversational chats. Episodes mix vocabulary-building through story readings, accents, and cultural notes with light, personal storytelling—from family moments to travel diaries and memory-driven conversations—often blending education with entertaining banter. A recurring strength is the host's warm teaching style, cross-cultural humor, and willingness to explore topics from World Cup tangents to AI and memory, making language learning feel natural and enjoyable for a broad audience of learners and educators. Notably, the format frequently features family participation, guest experts in language and education, and long-ru... more

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8. Charlie Baxter

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