264. Telling Jokes in English (Part 1)
Everything you need to know about when, why and how to tell jokes in English. We'll look at the cultural and linguistic considerations that relate to telling jokes in social settings. Also, you'll hear a few jokes in the process! For a transcript and to download the episode click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3qZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Huhti 20151h 10min
263. Past, Present & Future - Verb Tenses
LEP is back! You might be wondering where I've been, or what's going on at LEP headquarters. In this episode I'm going to explain my absence, fill you in on what's going on at the moment, and also talk a bit about what's coming up in the future. The language focus is on ways of talking about the past, present and future. Click here for notes, transcriptions and to download the episode: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-3jx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Huhti 20151h 15min
262. What is Britishness? (Part 2)
Welcome back to part 2 of this episode in which we are exploring the subject of Britishness. In this one we are looking at how the Brits define and understand their own national identity. For a transcription and to download click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2SX Image: Gene Bible http://www.genebible.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Maalis 20151h 1min
261. What is Britishness? (Part 1)
In this episode I'm going to explore the notion of "Britishness", including the stereotypes, the reality and the complexity of defining Britishness, or any other national identity. For a transcription and to download click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2Ey Image: Gene Bible http://www.genebible.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Maalis 201554min
260. (Film Club) Kingsman: The Secret Service
Some feedback on poems written by LEPsters in response to episode 258, and then a film review of Kingsman: The Secret Service - a new spy film set in the UK. For more details click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2JX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Helmi 20151h 6min
259. Eulogy for Dennis
This episode is devoted to the memory of my Grandfather Dennis, who died at the end of December last year. For more information and a transcript of this episode click here: https://teacherluke.co.uk/2015/02/24/259-eulogy-for-dennis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Helmi 201558min
258. Award Win / Thank you! / Poem
This is a very short podcast episode because I don't have much time, but I just wanted to say a very sincere THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me in the 2014 Macmillan Love English Awards. I've written a poem to express my gratitude. Listen to the episode to hear it. Why not write your own poem in the comment section of my website? Click here to visit the relevant page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2JN You'll also hear a short extract from an interview with Eminem in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Helmi 201513min
257. Be Positive (A rambling episode)
This improvised and unscripted episode has no specific agenda or language focus, but contains some news, some philosophical conundrums, a few film reviews as well as the usual spoken English and natural phrases. The overall theme which emerged during the recording was that of being positive and making the most of what you've got. Click here to visit the page for this episode: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2DH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Helmi 20151h 14min
