151. Google Questions

Luke answers some common auto-completed questions from Google. Hi listeners. Do you know what "Google auto-complete" is? You know when you start to google something, like maybe 'why is Luke's English Podcast so awesome?' and when you type 'why is', Google completes your question with lots of options? Those options are 'auto-completes'. It's when Google predicts your search based on frequently asked searches. Try typing "why is" into Google. It will give you some options, like "why is the sky blue?" Some auto-completes are quite fascinating, because they make you think "why are people asking these crazy questions?" or "that's a good question - what's the answer?"

Episode page: https://teacherluke.co.uk/2013/10/25/151-google-questions/

Some Google auto-completes are really deep, if you take the time to consider them. Have a look at this graphic, which was produced by xkcd http://xkcd.com/1256/ It is a montage of auto-completed questions from Google. I also posted the image on Facebook recently, herehttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153357182265508&set=pb.227129545507.-2207520000.1383244673.&type=3&theater Here's a link to the Adweek.com article about women's rights I mentioned too http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/powerful-ads-use-real-google-searches-show-scope-sexism-worldwide-153235 In this episode I decided to try giving my answers to these Google auto-complete questions. You can listen to my answers in this episode, but I'm also interested in your opinions and your findings from google searches. Your task while listening to this is to Google the questions and check the results. Are my answers correct? Leave a comment below to give me your opnions. I hope you enjoy the episode. Cheers, Luke

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49. Stand Up Comedy (with Claudia)

49. Stand Up Comedy (with Claudia)

Guest presenter Claudia Edwards interviews Luke about Stand Up Comedy. Vocabulary notes are included below. http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/stand-up-comedy/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

15 Helmi 201023min

48. Useful Expressions for Travelling (with Claudia)

48. Useful Expressions for Travelling (with Claudia)

Really useful vocabulary and pronunciation practise for you. Learn and use natural expressions for making conversations when travelling or on holiday. FOR VOCABULARY NOTES PLEASE CLICK HERE http://te...

11 Helmi 201049min

47. Travelling in Vietnam

47. Travelling in Vietnam

An interview with me about my holiday in Vietnam. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/travelling-in-vietnam/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

24 Tammi 201036min

46. I'm on Holiday! I'll be back in a couple of weeks.

46. I'm on Holiday! I'll be back in a couple of weeks.

I had a great Christmas with my family, and now I'm flying to Vietnam to get some sunshine, do some travelling and have a good time. I'm coming back to the UK in the middle of January, and I'll tell y...

27 Joulu 20092min

45. Luke & Andy's Crime Stories (with Andy Johnson)

45. Luke & Andy's Crime Stories (with Andy Johnson)

A conversation with my friend Andy. We share some anecdotes. Following on from episode 44 they're also about petty crime. Some samples of vocabulary and expressions are listed below. I give definition...

21 Joulu 20091h 4min

44. Telling Anecdotes

44. Telling Anecdotes

Improve your speaking by telling interesting and amusing anecdotes. In this episode you'll learn about anecdotes, listen to a couple of stories told by some BBC radio DJs and learn some new vocabulary...

16 Joulu 200958min

42. London Video Interviews Pt 3 - Audio Only

42. London Video Interviews Pt 3 - Audio Only

For a transcript, and to watch the video click here http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/london-video-interviews-pt-3/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Joulu 20096min

40. Health / Feeling ill - Phrasal Verbs & Expressions [Originally Published in November 2009]

40. Health / Feeling ill - Phrasal Verbs & Expressions [Originally Published in November 2009]

This episode is filled with vocabulary relating to health, feeling ill, catching a cold and common symptoms. To read vocabulary notes (including lists of the phrasal verbs and expressions in this epis...

19 Marras 200939min

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