498. The Rick Thompson Report: Brexit Negotiations

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

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

Paul McCartney turned 80 this year, so let's talk about this legend of British music! In this one, I am joined by Sam Whiles, the host of the Paul or Nothing podcast. Listen to hear an overview of Paul's career, and some Paul McCartney stories. Episode page with introduction transcript https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmHWatch the conversation on YouTube https://youtu.be/fUZCqVm8d6g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Elo 20221h 40min

Talking to Antony Rotunno about a classic British comedy film which makes fun of the legend of King Arthur (and everything else!) Originally published by Antony on his Film Gold podcast earlier this year.Episode page with links, video clips and more https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rmE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Elo 20221h 52min

An unedited ramble in which I talk without a specific plan, includes a recording of my daughter speaking English, and a few songs on the guitar. Video version available.Episode page with song lyrics 👉 https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rn5Video version on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/r3dhUOnci7w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Elo 20221h 23min

Luke reads verses from a modernised version of this medieval poem, considered one of the masterpieces of Middle English literature. Listen to hear the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry, the descriptive vocabulary and details of the story, with vocabulary explanations and comments from Luke. This is part 2 of a double episode about this story. Video version available with on-screen text.Episode page with intro transcript & video version https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rj8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Heinä 20221h 38min

A conversation with my dad about a great medieval adventure story originally written in middle English and updated and translated into modern English by Simon Armitage. Dad talks about the origin of this story, its connection to the history of the English language, and the poetic devices used in the writing. In the second half I read a summarised version of the story and some verses from Armitage's modernised version.👉 Episode page with intro & ending scripts, story summary & more information https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rhs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Heinä 20221h 36min

My dad talks about the latest news about Boris Johnson, who on Friday said the UK should now begin the process of finding a new Prime Minister. Why is Johnson going to step down? What scandals has he been involved in during his life? What might happen next? Listen to hear my dad's comments in plain English.Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-r95 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Heinä 20221h 15min