Episodes
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676. David Crystal: Let's Talk - How English Conversation Works
Professor David Crystal returns to talk about his latest books, and more. The first book is all about the art of conversation in English, and the second one is a spy thriller inspired by real events.
David Crystal is one of the world's leading linguists and an expert on the English language. He is also a national treasure and it's a treat to be able to talk to him in this episode. Video version also available on YouTube.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-cEY
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YouTube version https://youtu.be/-YZiWvdQ76Q
Let’s Talk - How English Conversation Works (OUP) by David Crystal https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lets-talk-9780198850694?cc=fr&lang=en&
The Encyclopedia Codes by David Crystal https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Codes-David-Crystal-ebook/dp/B08DDL8N3C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+crystal+the+encyclopedia+codes&qid=1596307248&sr=8-1
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Previous Episodes with David Crystal
Episode 454 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/05/31/454-david-crystal-interview-part-1-professor-of-linguistics/
Episode 455 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2017/06/06/455-david-crystal-interview-part-2-questions-from-listeners/
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675. An Unplanned Pre-Holiday Ramble (July 2020)
This episode is unedited and contains all my pauses, mistakes and thoughts while I attempt to talk about what’s coming up on LEP, my recent appearances on other people’s podcasts, comments and emails of the week and a couple of songs on the guitar.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bYP
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Links to my appearances on other people's podcasts The Real English Conversations podcast with Amy Whitneyhttps://realenglishconversations.com/english-lessons-learning-tips/
Instant Feedback podcast with Markus Keeleyhttps://instant-feedback.pinecast.co/episode/ffccfed122c9438c/32-luke-thompson
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674. 19 Amusing Insurance Claims / Car Crash Vocab
Listen to some funny extracts from genuine insurance claims and learn some vocabulary to describe car crashes and driving (badly).
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-boa
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673. Conspiracies / UFOs / Life Hacks (with James)
Talking to my brother about some click-bait topics, with stories, beliefs and a few celebrity impressions. Links, transcripts and videos available.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bqb
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672. The Rick Thompson Report: COVID / BREXIT / BLM (July 2020)
Talking to my dad about recent developments in the UK relating to coronavirus & Brexit with a cameo appearance by Gill Thompson talking about statues.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bpr
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671. Aussie English with Pete Smissen
A conversation with genuine Aussie Pete Smissen, about differences and similarities between the UK and Australia, cultural and historical details, language similarities, and more. Check YouTube for the video version.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bmv
YouTube video version https://youtu.be/yHFo9PaJQLQ
Luke's interview on Aussie English https://youtu.be/q3bj7Cey5ns
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670. Language Learning with James Harris
Talking to writer and comedian James Harris about life as a writer, going to Oxford Uni, being an international Brit and learning German, French and Chinese as an adult.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bkc
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669. How to Learn English
Giving you as advice about learning English across the four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. Full transcript available.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-blK
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668. LEP LIVE! Ask Me Anything / Hang Out With Luke (AUDIO VERSION)
Listen to the audio version of the recent LEP Live Stream on YouTube including an audience Q&A, learning English tips, some crap 'Dad Jokes' and 3 songs on the guitar.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bkd
Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/QZTm-a4S4C0
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667. Four Way Call (with Alex, Moz & Paul)
A lockdown Zoom call with my friends Alex, Paul and Moz which should be a fun but challenging listening exercise. Intro & ending transcripts available.
Jump to 00:22:00 to skip the intro (at your own risk)
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bj2
YouTube Live Stream Weds 10 June 3PM CET https://youtu.be/QZTm-a4S4C0
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Moz's Murder Mile True Crime Podcast https://www.murdermiletours.com/podcast.html
Murder Mile Tours https://www.murdermiletours.com/
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Announcement: I’m doing a YouTube Live Stream on Wednesday 10 June at 3PM CET.
Topic: Ask Me Anything / Hang Out with Luke
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/QZTm-a4S4C0
Episode page for this announcement https://wp.me/p4IuUx-biw
Last Wednesday's unplanned YouTube live stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyX7y7RqCXc&feature=youtu.be
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666. [Part 3] Favourite Scary Films (with James)
James and Luke talk about some of their favourite scary films, and more. This is the 3rd and final part of episode 666.
Bonus audio available in the LEP App and on the episode page.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bgp
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666. [Part 2] Frightening Experiences (with James)
James and I share some stories of genuinely scary and disturbing experiences which we've had in our lives.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bfK
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666. [Part 1] The Number of the Beast / Scary Music / Black Sabbath (with James)
Talking to my brother James about the significance of the number 666, and then some scary music including 'The Devil's Interval', Black Sabbath and more...
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bdG
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Kate Arnold's music https://katearnolduk.bandcamp.com/
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665. A Chinwag with Sebastian Marx / 18+ British slang phrases that Americans don’t understand
Chatting to Sebastian Marx from New York and testing his knowledge of British English slang phrases. Slang vocabulary list available on the episode page.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-bdi
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664. Lockdown Ramble with My Wife
Chatting with my wife late one evening last week about what it's like to be with an English guy, raising our daughter to be bilingual and more...
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-baB
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663. The Lockdown Lying Game with Amber & Paul
Listen to three more stories told by Amber, Paul and Luke - can you guess if they are true or lies?
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-b7K
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662. Catching Up with Amber & Paul #10 (Surviving Lockdown with Kids)
Chatting to Amber Minogue & Paul Taylor about dealing with confinement at home with children, the birth of Amber's baby, tongue twisters, weird children's TV series and more.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-b7i
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661. An Englishman in Los Angeles (with Oli)
Talking to my cousin Oliver about moving to Los Angeles, working as a TV producer and how his American colleagues react to his British English.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-b3r
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660. Using TV Series & Films to Improve Your English
Lots of practical advice and comments about how you can use films and TV series to work on your English. This episode is a recap of some advice in episode 523 with Cara Leopold. Transcript available.
Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-b2u
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