552. Discussing Comedy & Culture (with Amber & Paul)

A bit of pop culture history in this episode, talking about the musical movement of punk and the social situation in which it happened. With James Thompson Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7HN  Spok...

24 Jul 20171h 19min

Rambling (in my sweltering hot flat) about the benefits of playing football, giving encouragement to a shy new listener, some prepositions with transport, comparing formal and informal styles and comm...

20 Jul 20171h 23min

Highlighting and clarifying vocabulary that you heard in episodes 464 and 465, with a focus on phrases and uses of the word get. Episode page: https://wp.me/p4IuUx-7QV  italki offer: http://www.teache...

15 Jul 20171h 35min

Talking about the technical side of making podcast episodes, including fascinating* insights about my recording equipment and an exciting** anecdote game. Includes upbeat music to absolutely guarantee...

10 Jul 20171h 22min

Talking about the creative side of making podcast episodes, including some thoughts on how to come up with ideas and how to speak in front of an audience. Watch out for various phrases with 'get' duri...

6 Jul 20171h 16min

Giving some news, responding to comments & questions, rambling about new shoes and getting lost in the jungle. Episode page with links etc: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7QI  italki offer: http://www.teacherluk...

3 Jul 20171h 24min

In this episode I talk to you about one of my favourite stand up comedians from the UK. We’re going to hear some of his comedy and use it to learn English. Episode page for scripts, videos, notes: htt...

28 Jun 20171h 11min

An episode about the tricky little questions that we use when socialising. What are the appropriate answers? What are the subtle differences? How do native speakers use these questions? Can you take t...

24 Jun 20171h 10min