Can you find the 15 idioms? (with Paul Taylor) – Listen to Luke and Paul play a conversation game and try to spot 15 common idioms. All idioms are demonstrated, explained and listed on the website. OASIS (with James) – A conversation with James about the English rock band Oasis, including details about their story, music, lyrics and the sibling rivalry between Noel and Liam Gallagher. 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.

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While it may not offer as many games as some of the industrys front-runners, the casino Aristocrat slots also features many jackpots bingo games and the increasingly popular Slingo games. You can play Aristocrat slots online for real money and for free, as well at sites that offer casino free slot games where no downloads and registration are required such as Red Dog Casino. Real-money Aristocrat slot games are compatible with PC, Android, and iOS devices.

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Tips for Learning English with Films & TV Shows (with Cara Leopold) – Talking to a fellow English teacher about advice for using TV shows and films to learn English, both with and without subtitles. Crime Vocabulary Quiz (with Moz) – Test yourself and learn various verbs and nouns related to crime. Features some amusing chat and anecdotes with Moz from the Murder Mile True Crime Podcast. Transcripts and vocabulary lists available. Sugar Sammy Interview (Part 1) Multilingual Comedian – Sugar Sammy is a very popular and famous comedian from Canada.

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Part 2 coming soon… Transcriptions, Vocabulary list & Definitions available. Sarah is a comedian and language teacher from the US,  now living in France. 2/2 IELTS Q&A with Ben Worthington from IELTS Podcast – More conversation with Ben Worthington from IELTSPodcast.com, talking about English skills and exam skills, considering the whole approach and mindset that you need to succeed in IELTS. Posh or not posh? (Part 2) Guess the Posh British Celebrities – Can you identify which UK celebrities are posh and which are not?

• What does research tell us about the best way to learn a language?
• Emergency Questions (with James) – Listen to Luke and James talking about various topics as we answer questions from the book “Emergency Questions” by comedian Richard Herring.
• Walaa’s passion for this work is inspired by her own personal story of learning English, seeking asylum in the UK and studying in the UK’s academic system, which she first talked about in episode 703 of this podcast.
• Intro transcript available.
• This episode includes lots of musical fun, some chatting about how we make our podcasts, fun word games and much more.
• I am joined by Alastair Budge, who covered this story for one of his podcast episodes, and we discuss it in detail.

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He’s often described as Montreal’s #1 stand up comedian. He speaks 4 languages, he has performed comedy in lots of countries. He might be coming to your country soon to make you laugh. Ladies and gentlemen – meet the wonderful Sugar Sammy! World Cup 2018 2 The Second Round / Listener Comments – Talking about the second round of the World Cup in Russia, including comments about the teams, the games, the issues, England’s penalties vs Colombia and the way football commentators speak. Listener comments are read out.

• We talk about his English learning trajectory, and ramble about German language & culture, his podcast for learners of German, podcasting microphones and then Robin teaches me some German words which are difficult to pronounce.
• My Experiences of (not) Learning French Part 1 – Sharing my experiences of learning French (or not learning it).
• Thats simply because it is possible to play slots for free and win real money with their assistance, we cannot ignore the increasing popularity of NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens).
• The Mystery of Lord Lucan (with Alastair Budge) – Talking about the story of Lord Lucan, the British aristocrat who disappeared in 1974 after the murder of his nanny and attempted murder of his wife.
• Trivia Quizzes with Sarah and Fred (Part 1) – Sarah and Fred are trivia quiz nerds who have been doing trivia nights in Paris for years and now have a new trivia-themed podcast.
• In this episode I read an article to you, help you understand it and give comments on the importance of reading, both quietly in your head, and out loud.

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Overcoming Fears (with Zdenek) – This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking. It always seems impossible until it’s done – An unedited ramble about motivation for language learning, dealing with challenges, getting started on a task, getting work done and my process for making episodes of the podcast.

Listen to hear me give my thoughts and tell several stories related to what is being described as “the last Beatles song”. WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2023 Part 1 (with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast) – 1/2 Stephen from the Simple English News Daily podcast asks me questions about news events from this year. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.

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If you wanted to try a similar approach, you would have to be quite good at mathematics. Despite the term “RNG,” they are not genuinely random since they rely on formulas to determine slot games. They are complex formulas, but they can be figured out.

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The Lying Game #9 with Amber & Paul (with Vocabulary Explanations) – The return of the lying game on LEP! Amber, Paul and I play a speaking game which I sometimes use in my English classes. Listen to our stories and try to work out if we are lying or telling the truth. The second half of the episode contains story summaries and vocabulary explanations.

• All vocabulary is listed on the page.
• Video version available with on-screen text.
• Notes & transcripts available.
• But it is a fantastic and fascinating game, so let’s talk about it.
• The best way to learn a language, according to research (Article)  – Reading an article by Gavin Lamb (PhD) about the conclusions of academic studies into language learning, and adding my own reflections and comments.

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It covers all the World Cups we’ve had since 1930, focusing on the key events with a few dodgy jokes along the way. You can read 99% of the transcript on the page for this episode. ODD NEWS STORIES (with Mum & Dad) – Discussing some strange and funny news stories with my parents. Thanks to my Mum & Dad for their contribution to this episode. Transcripts, news stories and notes available.

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(The Rematch) with Rick Thompson – Testing my Dad on his knowledge of English, using words that are frequently confused by native English speakers. Will my dad be able to identify the words, spell them and explain the differences? Listen to learn 20 words and phrases which native English speakers often get wrong. Vocabulary list with definitions and examples available. So, expect to hear our thoughts and some facts about this very traitional British institution.

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Barbara has quite a specific relationship with the English language. We talk about learning English, challenges in her career, and the relationship between accent and identity. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency / Late-Winter 2025 – A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking. PDF transcript available. Can I eat my cat? Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary) – 😿 This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google.

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Also includes a discussion of swearing and rude language in Britain. The Unopened Safe (Learn English with a Text Adventure Story) by Peter Carlson – Let’s do another text adventure mystery story by Peter Carlson. Listen to me read the story and make choices to solve the mystery. You can read the story with me or do the game yourself later.

• My brother’s new album is out now / Music Chat with James – Here’s a bonus episode, and it’s for fans of my brother’s music.
• Also known as Return to Player (RTP), this statistic lets you know how much money a slot game pays out for every $100 wagered on it.
• A Summer Ramble 2 (Late August 2021) – I’m back in the podcast-zone after my holiday so I thought I would do another rambling episode before getting down to work on other content to be released soon.
• NEW LEP T-SHIRTS & MERCH + LEP DESIGN COMPETITION 2021 with James – LEP merch is now available, including t-shirts, mugs and more featuring special LEP designs made by James Thompson.
• Check YouTube for the video version.
• We talk about learning English, challenges in her career, and the relationship between accent and identity.
• WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2023 Part 1 (with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast) – 1/2 Stephen from the Simple English News Daily podcast asks me questions about news events from this year.

Alternative Christmas Stories & Poems / Beatles / Happy New Year from LEP! – This is the last episode of LEP before the end of 2018. It’s Christmas and New Years Eve is approaching, so it’s time for the traditional Christmas episode of LEP! In this one I’m going to read some Christmas stories and a couple of poems which are a bit different to the normal stuff you get at this time of year.

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• Your budget plays an essential role in having a successful online slots experience.
• Includes discussion, language explanations, David Attenborough impressions and more.
• Mental Factors in Learning English (with Ray Addam) English with Ray SwapCast + ramble & song – Talking to English teacher Ray Addam from Glasgow in Scotland about mental factors in learning English, such as anxiety, confidence, stress and motivation.
• Aristocrat slots are some of the most popular games in the casino world.
• Vocabulary list and definitions available.
• Video version (of the conversation) available.
• Amber & Paul in the Podcastle (Catching Up #12) – Two hours of PodPal action for your enjoyment.

What does it really mean to be “good at English”? – How do we know when someone’s English is good? Is it just about having the right accent, or speaking with no errors? In fact, there is a lot more to it than that.

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Notes & definitions available. Punctuation Rules / Book Review (Part 2) Apostrophe, Full Stop, Comma – Part 2 of my episode about punctuation. This one covers punctuation rules for apostrophe, full stop and comma. Also you can hear the rest of my book review of Punctuation..?

• Paul McCartney at 80 (with Sam Whiles) – Paul McCartney turned 80 this year, so let’s talk about this legend of British music!
• 🗣 Listen & repeat after me if you’d like to practise your pronunciation.
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• How Fred Learns Vocabulary with the New York Times Spelling Bee (with Fred Eyangoh) – Fred often plays spelling games on his phone during his lunch break, and he has discovered lots of new words as a result.

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Lord Lucan is an infamous name in Britain, and the story of his disappearance is a compelling glimpse into a life of privilege, high-stakes gambling, and unresolved mystery. I am joined by Alastair Budge, who covered this story for one of his podcast episodes, and we discuss it in detail. PDF available. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 1) – Let’s look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK & USA), which show the ambiguity and unintended consequences of unclear English.

Intro & outro transcripts available. Unexpected Road Trip (with James) – James and Luke go on an accidental road trip in the south-west of England and record a rambling podcast, while slowly going a bit mad. Will they make it to their destination before sunset? Listen to find out what happens and to learn some words and culture in the process.