24. Music Idioms

(Longest title ever?) In the last episode, Amber, Paul and I talked about giving compliments, sharing bad news, and generally saying negative things in a careful and diplomatic way. We then did a couple of role play improvisations to help you notice specific language. In this episode we continue with the improvisations and some language feedback. You can see some samples of the language used in those improvisations by clicking here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3uQ  Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Touko 201541min

In this episode we're going to look at how to deal with sensitive situations in English, and that includes ways of delivering bad news or saying negative things. We're going to consider ways of using language carefully in order to avoid upsetting people or making them angry. You'll hear a discussion on this topic between Amber, Paul and me and then a few role plays in which we have to deal with some sensitive situations. Watch out for the specific language that we use. Click here for all the details on teacherluke.co.uk http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3s9  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Touko 201546min

Today I'm joined by my mates Paul Taylor and Amber Minogue, both of whom have been on the podcast before. Let's catch up with them and see what they've been doing. Listen to the episode to hear a completely unscripted and authentic chat between 3 native speakers from England, as we talk about having babies, pedestrian crossings, having ginger hair, the difficulties of being English in the sunshine, and some of our favourite TV shows and films. Click here for more information http://teacherluke.co.uk/2015/05/17/catching-up-with-amber-and-paul/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Touko 20151h 3min

This is a summary of the results of the UK's general election which took place on May 7. What happened? Who won? What were the main events? What does this mean for the future of the UK over the next 5 years? To read a script and for more information click here to visit the page on the website for this episode http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3P0  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Touko 201536min

Welcome back to Part 2 of this episode which is all about the UK general election which is taking place in a couple of days on Thursday 7 May 2015. In this part we'll hear statements by 7 leaders from 7 of the main parties in this election, we'll consider exactly what they said, understand some of the vocabulary and key issues, and then look at the possible outcomes and predictions for the result of the election. Click here for a transcript and more information http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3GN  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Touko 20151h 3min

This podcast contains everything you should know about the general election which is happening across the UK this Thursday 7 May 2015. To read a transcript click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3FA  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Touko 201552min

This episode is mainly about the recent earthquake in Nepal. Please consider donating to the Disasters Emergency Committee at www.dec.org.uk I'm also going to mention a couple of other news stories that are worth talking about, including the UK's general election which is happening at the end of next week, and the fact that Kate Middleton has just given birth to a baby girl. It's all over the internet and on TV now - but how important is it really, considering so many people's lives are in jeopardy in Nepal at the moment? https://teacherluke.co.uk/2015/05/02/267-earthquake-in-nepal-other-news/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Touko 201526min

This is the third and final episode in this series on jokes. In this one we're going to consider the psychology of puns, hear an old tape recording of my brother and me telling jokes when we were children, and you'll also get lots more gags and their explanations. Click here for a transcript and to download http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3t3  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Huhti 201554min