logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2024
1h 42m

913. The Snowman โ›„๏ธ (Learn English with ...

Luke Thompson
About this episode

Listen to a short story and learn some useful English vocabulary in the process. This one is called The Snowman - a mysterious winter tale about a creepy snowman which appears outside a cabin in a remote forest. Follow the story, and learn plenty of descriptive vocabulary.

๐Ÿ“„ Get the PDF (story text, vocabulary notes, vocabulary list) ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/913.-The-Snowman-โ›„๏ธ-Learn-English-with-a-Short-Story.pdf

๐Ÿ”— Episode page on my website ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/17/913-the-snowman-learn-english-with-a-short-story

๐Ÿ“ผ Animated Horror Flicks on YouTube ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/@AnimatedHorrorFlicks

๐Ÿ† LEP Premium info ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiuminfo


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Today
Talking Therapy, Mental Health & Counselling with Emma Camara Ortega [963]
<p>[963] Emma Camara Ortega and I worked together as English teachers years ago, but since then Emma has become a licensed counsellor and therapist - helping people with their mental health. In this episode, Emma talks to me about what is involved in counselling, and we discuss s ...ย Show More
1h 24m
Nov 17
The Door in the Wall ๐Ÿšช (Learn English with a Short Story) [962]
<p>[962] Time for another short story on LEP. This one is about a man who has a wondrous experience as a child, which then haunts him for the rest of his adult life. Listen as I read the story to you, and then ramble about its meaning, interpretations and how it evoked some stro ...ย Show More
1h 59m
Nov 10
Emma from MmmEnglish and Hey Lady! [961]
<p>[961] Emma Jakobi is the host of MmmEnglish on YouTube, and now the online community Hey Lady! In this episode Emma joins me for a chat about living on the remote Western coast of Australia, "blowing up" on YouTube, her decision to step away from MmmEnglish to focus on Hey Lad ...ย Show More
1h 18m
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2025
941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles โœจ (Learn English with a Short Story)
Learn English with a short story on LEP. In this episode I am reading "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by HG Wells (adapted into modern English). First you can listen to the story, then I summarise it again in my own words, discuss my interpretations of its meaning, explain how ...ย Show More
2h 6m
Jul 2025
Listen & Learn English with Luke ๐ŸŽง This is SOMETHING! (944)
In this episode I take you on a big rambling journey through all sorts of English-learning goodness (and nonsense). We start by pondering what makes a good podcast title โ€” is it clever, clickbait, or just clear? I reveal a monumental tectonic shift in the way I am titling my epis ...ย Show More
2h 32m
Apr 2025
930. Can I eat my cat? ๐Ÿ˜ฟ Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary)
This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English te ...ย Show More
1h 38m
Feb 2025
226 | Beginner - Short Story: The Snowman [English Listening Practice]
<p><strong>Title: The Snowmanโ€™s Secret</strong></p><p><strong>Level: Beginner (A1)</strong></p><br><p>#Story :</p><p>Charlie builds a snowman on the first snowy day of winter and is proud of his creation. Later that night, Charlie feels that something is different about his snowm ...ย Show More
8m 54s
Oct 20
A Free Sample of LEP Premium Series 71 ๐Ÿ† Vocabulary & Pronunciation [958]
Sign up to LEP Premium here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premiumIf you have ever wondered what happens in premium episodes, this episode will show you. I'll play you some clips from the latest series (P71) including some vocabulary explanations, memory quiz questions, pronunc ...ย Show More
47m 29s
Apr 2020
660. Using TV Series & Films to Improve Your English
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/ ...ย Show More
1h 13m
Oct 13
More Questions of English & Listener Comments ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Bits & Bobs 5 [957]
How many words are there in English? How many do you really need to know? And how many words have I spoken on this podcast? ๐Ÿง Also, what is shadowing, and how should you do it? Can you do episodes about different English accents? What are your top 10 countries for this podcast? ...ย Show More
1h 35m
May 2023
Your English Five a Day #1.3
<p>Take this<b> 5-day English challenge</b> to expand your vocabulary. Listen to this episode and grab your worksheet here: <a href='https://bit.ly/44MH2m9'>https://bit.ly/44MH2m9</a><br/>Complete the writing task and post your work (details in the worksheet)<br/><br/>THEN, come ...ย Show More
7m 15s
Jan 2024
#7- 16 Words for Winter & Cold Weather
<p>&lt;&lt; Get the FREE Study Guide <a href='https://www.englishwithgabby.com/podcaststudyguide'>HERE</a>&gt;&gt;<br/><br/>Are you tired of learning textbook English that isnโ€™t used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, donโ€™t you wish you could understa ...ย Show More
21m 25s
Nov 2024
True Story - The Destructive Tree
<p>๐ŸŽ™๏ธ <b>E437 </b>of <b>The English Like A Native Podcast</b>.<br/>This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills.</p><p>๐ŸŒณย In today&apos;s episode, we explore a story about a dangerous tree in my very own back garden!</p><p>๏ฟฝ ...ย Show More
11m 32s