790. Chatting in the Garden with Mum (Listener Q&A)
My mum returns to the podcast to answer some questions from listeners about books, cooking, her relationship with Luke and her granddaughter, the war in Ukraine, the song Imagine by John Lennon, family games, the time she fell off a horse & more...Episode page with notes, links and scripts https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rTm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Syys 20221h 38min
![789. 50 Random British Facts (True or False Quiz) with James [Part 2]](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/46C94E8B4094461B521B5887907F5D23_small.jpg)
789. 50 Random British Facts (True or False Quiz) with James [Part 2]
[Part 2 of 2] James and Luke discuss some more "facts" about the UK, but can you guess if they are true or false? Learn some interesting trivia about life in Britain, and improve your vocabulary in the process.Episode page with video version, all facts written + intro & ending transcripts https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rTT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Syys 20221h 1min
![788. 50 Random British Facts (True or False Quiz) with James [Part 1]](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/2C3D4FB36824EAFBA09B47E6ACBBEA89_small.jpg)
788. 50 Random British Facts (True or False Quiz) with James [Part 1]
[Part 1 of 2] Can you guess if these "facts" about the UK are true or false? James and Luke read out the facts and then discuss them one by one. Learn some odd things about the UK, pick up some vocabulary about laws and customs, and try not to laugh on the bus.Episode page with all facts written https://wp.me/p4IuUx-qI9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Syys 20221h 35min
787. The Rick & Gill Thompson Report: Queen Elizabeth II / King Charles III
Talking to my parents about events in the UK following the death of The Queen on 9 September, including the media coverage, the proclamation of King Charles III, comments about Charles as King and a discussion of the role of the monarch in the UK’s constitution. Also includes some comments about the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and the future of the UK government over the next 18 months.Episode page (download the audio and check the full episode archive) https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rOu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Syys 20221h 26min
786. THE QUEEN
Queen Elizabeth II died today. Here are my thoughts and feelings about the significance and symbolism of her life and death, recorded just an hour after I first saw the news.Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rLA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Syys 202252min
785. Crossword Puzzles & Word Origins (with Fred Eyangoh)
Fred Eyangoh returns to the podcast to bring some entertaining and useful word puzzles, quizzes and insights into English etymology & history.👉 Episode page with vocabulary notes and introduction transcript https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rJr📼 YouTube video version (doesn't include intro or vocabulary summary) https://youtu.be/GmZlDQB8QWc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Syys 20222h 9min
784. Pub Chat with Charlie Baxter (Social English and Pub Etiquette)
Join us on a trip to a virtual pub for a couple of pints, a packet of crisps and some advice about how to go to the pub in English, with plenty of funny tangents, with Charlie Baxter. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmQVideo version on YouTube https://youtu.be/Vg5n11RfrvY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Syys 20221h 12min
783. 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.Episode page with vocabulary notes & intro transcript 👉 https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmLWatch the conversation on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/JZ8A8lDopkw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Elo 20221h 25min
