Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

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Welcome to the ultimate English learning experience. In this podcast, Luke Thompson, a qualified teacher and comedian from London, helps you learn British English in a natural and fun way. This is the perfect resource for ESL (English as a Second Language) students looking to improve their listening skills, vocabulary, and English grammar. Whether you are preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams, or simply want to master Business English and professional communication, these episodes cover everything from British culture to deep dives into linguistics. Join millions of listeners worldwide and take your language learning to the next level with one of the most awarded education podcasts in the world. Whether you are preparing for the IELTS academic exam, TOEFL certification, or looking to improve your business English communication skills, this podcast provides immersive listening practice and expert vocabulary expansion. We explore a wide range of topics, from English grammar masterclasses and British pronunciation tips to deep dives into English literature and storytelling. 🚀 Why subscribe to Luke’s English Podcast? Comprehensive Learning: Master natural English phrasal verbs, idioms, and collocations used by native speakers. Exam Success: Proven strategies for Cambridge Assessment English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency). Professional Growth: Enhance your career opportunities with high-level professional English and public speaking techniques. Cultural Immersion: Understand British culture, humor, and social nuances through authentic conversations. Join millions of "Lepsters" and access the best online English learning resources available today. Don’t just learn English—live it . Independent Archive and Accessibility Project (Unofficial) This podcast serves as an independent digital archive dedicated to the preservation and accessibility of: Luke's ENGLISH Podcast content. Legal Notice Fair Use Compliance: Accessibility: Every episode features a full AI-generated transcript to support hearing-impaired users and facilitate deep-text searchability of complex topics. Transformative Work: This feed provides a curated listening experience featuring original production elements, including unique intros, outros, and dynamic audio insertions (Pre/Mid/Post-roll) for archival and educational purposes under the Fair Use doctrine. Copyright Disclaimer: We are not the official Luke's ENGLISH Podcast or Spotify feed. All rights to the original content belong to their respective owners. This channel is sustained through dynamic ad insertion to offset AI processing, hosting, and transcription costs. For content inquiries or removal requests, please contact via this feed’s support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support.

  1. Paranormal Experiences 👻📘 with Anna Brooke [984]

    APR 13

    Paranormal Experiences 👻📘 with Anna Brooke [984]

    [984] English listening practice in the form of an authentic conversation about ghosts and the paranormal. Returning guest Anna Brooke returns to talk about her latest book "Death by Chocolate" which is inspired by various spooky and unexplained experiences she has had recently, including a suspected haunting of her apartment, poltergeist activity, cold and creepy atmospheres, sightings of spirits and more strange encounters. Anna describes these experiences and we have a discussion about the paranormal. A premium episode with vocabulary review is available for premium subscribers. PDF transcript also available.Get the PDF transcript 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Paranormal-Experiences-with-Anna-Brooke-984-Episode-Transcript.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/13/paranormal-experiences-with-anna-brooke-984/Learn 19 vocabulary items from this episode with Premium series 78 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuim"Death by Chocolate" available now 👉 https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/books/death-by-chocolate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 22m
  2. English Language Haiku Master John Stevenson ✍️ (Interview) [983]

    APR 6

    English Language Haiku Master John Stevenson ✍️ (Interview) [983]

    Practise your listening in English with a fascinating conversation with a writer of haiku poetry in English. John Stevenson is one of the world's leading English language haiku poets, and in this episode I had the pleasure of talking to him for an hour. John taught me more about haiku and senryu poetry, revealed how he first became interested in haiku, and then was willing to discuss various haiku poems he has written over the years, giving details of what real events inspired them, what they mean and more about his process of writing haiku in English. I hope this episode is fascinating and inspiring. Keep listening because it becomes more and more revealing as it continues. John was a pleasure to talk to and I think this is the perfect conclusion to the trilogy of episodes I have done on this subject on the podcast recently. Get the PDF transcript 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/English-Language-Haiku-Master-John-Stevenson-Interview-983-Episode-Transcript.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/04/06/english-language-haiku-master-john-stevenson-interview-983/Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium"My Red" by John Stevenson available from Brooks Books 👉 https://www.brooksbookshaiku.com/Stevenson-MyRed.htmlThe Heron's Nest haiku website 👉 https://www.theheronsnest.com/March2026/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 36m
  3. Haiku in English 2 🍂✍️ [982]

    MAR 30

    Haiku in English 2 🍂✍️ [982]

    Haiku poems communicate a lot of ideas, thoughts and feelings into just a few simple words. They can be moving, humourous or meditative, and reading haiku in English allows you to learn vocabulary in a very interesting way. In part 1 I talked about the form and history of haiku, and read out various short poems in English from both Japanese writers and modern English ones. In part 2 here I finish reading my haiku selection, including many written by English-language haiku master John Stevenson. Listen to each one, consider the different meanings and interpretations and also learn specific words and phrases to expand your English vocabulary.Get the episode PDF 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Haiku-in-English-2-982-1.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/30/haiku-in-english-2/LEP Premium 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 14m
  4. Is the glass half empty, or half full? 🥃 (Vocabulary & Discussion) [981]

    MAR 23

    Is the glass half empty, or half full? 🥃 (Vocabulary & Discussion) [981]

    In this episode I discuss optimism and pessimism, what forms our outlook on life, which is healthier, how we talk about optimism and pessimism in English and which perspective helps you learn English more effectively. Expect some discussion, science, vocabulary, advice for learning English and a few jokes thrown in for good measure. PDF available.Get the episode PDF (free) 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full_-Vocabulary-Discussion-891.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/23/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-vocabulary-discussion-891/Sign up to LEP Premium 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 43m
  5. Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]

    MAR 16

    Room 101🚪with Charlie Baxter 🇬🇧 Funny British English Listening Practice [980]

    Practise listening to British English conversation and enjoy some complaining, ranting and funny anecdotes in this episode based on the concept of a popular BBC TV chat show. My guest is Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast. Charlie has chosen 3 things which he wants to be locked inside the mythical "Room 101" 🚪 an imaginary place where all the things you hate in the world are stored forever. What would Charlie like to remove from the world to be kept inside this room? And what is the shocking info about a certain popular British English YouTuber 👩‍🏫 that could break the internet? 🤔Get the PDF transcript 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Room-101-with-Charlie-Baxter-980-Episode-Transcript.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/16/room-101-with-charlie-baxter-980-funny-british-english-listening-practice/Listen to Luke's Room 101 choices on The British English Podcast this week 👉 https://pod.link/1533216336Watch Luke on BEP (YouTube version) 👉 https://youtu.be/56jqC8Q88oc?si=Gy2w7udJsRR8yaVhSign up to LEP Premium for a vocab review for this episode 👉 https://lep.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 32m
  6. The Lumber Room (Learn English with a Short Story) [979]

    MAR 9

    The Lumber Room (Learn English with a Short Story) [979]

    Time to learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. Listen to the story and my comments, then learn vocabulary as I break down the text line by line and teach you English in context. This time it is a funny little tale written by Saki - the English author and master of the short story. A mischievous lad is punished by his strict aunt, but who ends up having the last laugh? Get the episode PDF with story text 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Lumber-Room-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story-979.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/09/the-lumber-room-learn-english-with-a-short-story-979/LEP Premium for episodes focusing on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 55m
  7. My Dad talks about his life [978]

    MAR 2

    My Dad talks about his life [978]

    Following my chat with my mum last week, now it's my dad's turn! In this episode my plan was to ask my dad lots of questions about his life, and to listen to him talking about the various choices he has made, and experiences he has had, as well as details about his parents. The result is another deep chat about family history, and my dad's life story. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. Full transcript available.Get the episode transcript 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/My-dad-talks-about-his-life-978-Episode-Transcript.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/03/02/my-dad-talks-about-his-life-978/LEP Premium 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 36m
  8. My Mum talks about her life [977]

    FEB 22

    My Mum talks about her life [977]

    [977] Recently I visited my parents at their home, and while I was there I took the time to record conversations with them both. This first one is with my mum. I asked her questions about her life story, our family history, her memories of growing up and so many other things that I was curious about. The result is this recording. I hope you will find that it is not only good for your English listening practice, but also fascinating and absorbing as a piece of personal history. Full transcript available.Get the PDF transcript 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/My-mum-talks-about-her-life-977-Transcript.pdfEpisode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2026/02/23/my-mum-talks-about-her-life-977/LEP Premium 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support. Master your English with Luke's English Podcast. Improve your Business English, Grammar, and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEFL exams. Listen on Spreaker app for a better experience: ➡️ "Support the show🎙️ Join our club to access 20 exclusive episodes available on this app : ➡️ Unlock exclusive content 🎙️ Topics: #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #BritishAccent #Education #CareerGrowth Archive Note: This episode features automated transcription for accessibility and dynamic audio segments for independent archival purposes. All original content remains property of the copyright holder.

    1h 14m

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Welcome to the ultimate English learning experience. In this podcast, Luke Thompson, a qualified teacher and comedian from London, helps you learn British English in a natural and fun way. This is the perfect resource for ESL (English as a Second Language) students looking to improve their listening skills, vocabulary, and English grammar. Whether you are preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams, or simply want to master Business English and professional communication, these episodes cover everything from British culture to deep dives into linguistics. Join millions of listeners worldwide and take your language learning to the next level with one of the most awarded education podcasts in the world. Whether you are preparing for the IELTS academic exam, TOEFL certification, or looking to improve your business English communication skills, this podcast provides immersive listening practice and expert vocabulary expansion. We explore a wide range of topics, from English grammar masterclasses and British pronunciation tips to deep dives into English literature and storytelling. 🚀 Why subscribe to Luke’s English Podcast? Comprehensive Learning: Master natural English phrasal verbs, idioms, and collocations used by native speakers. Exam Success: Proven strategies for Cambridge Assessment English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency). Professional Growth: Enhance your career opportunities with high-level professional English and public speaking techniques. Cultural Immersion: Understand British culture, humor, and social nuances through authentic conversations. Join millions of "Lepsters" and access the best online English learning resources available today. Don’t just learn English—live it . Independent Archive and Accessibility Project (Unofficial) This podcast serves as an independent digital archive dedicated to the preservation and accessibility of: Luke's ENGLISH Podcast content. Legal Notice Fair Use Compliance: Accessibility: Every episode features a full AI-generated transcript to support hearing-impaired users and facilitate deep-text searchability of complex topics. Transformative Work: This feed provides a curated listening experience featuring original production elements, including unique intros, outros, and dynamic audio insertions (Pre/Mid/Post-roll) for archival and educational purposes under the Fair Use doctrine. Copyright Disclaimer: We are not the official Luke's ENGLISH Podcast or Spotify feed. All rights to the original content belong to their respective owners. This channel is sustained through dynamic ad insertion to offset AI processing, hosting, and transcription costs. For content inquiries or removal requests, please contact via this feed’s support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/luke-s-english-podcast-learn-british-english-with-luke-thompson--6882867/support.

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