Oct 6

Thompson Originals 💿 (A Chat with My Brother) [956]

My brother James joins me again on the podcast for a rambling chat about diverse topics such as: trousers 👖 sandwiches 🥪 gangster films 🍿 the work of Edgar Allan Poe 📖 vinyl and cassettes 🎵 memories of living together 🎮 annoying behaviour 😤 and English words and grammar th ... Show More

1h 37m

Sep 29

Let’s do a REAL C1 English Test! 🙇‍♂️ (CAE Use of English) [955]

In episode 949 I did an online test which claimed to be for C1 level, but let's be honest - it was more like an intermediate level, the questions were rubbish and it was ultimately a useless scam. This time I'm taking a proper C1 English test - the Use of English section from a C ... Show More

1h 18m

Sep 22

Holiday Hell 🔥 Serious Sandcastles 🏰 & AI Inbreeding 🤖 with Amber & Paul [954]

The Pod-Pals are back on the podcast for another catching up session! Recorded just after the summer holidays, there is talk of Paul's hatred of the beach 🏖️, the English tradition of building epic sandcastles 🏰, other famous people with our names (including an "evil" teacherlu ... Show More

58m 10s

Jul 28

Technology in Everyday Life [Part 1] ?‍? The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary

This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives. I'll be discussing contemporary tech-related issues such as privacy vs. convenience, data sharing, digital, detox, online behaviour, digital legacy, tech addiction, tech for children. ... Show More

1h 54m

Aug 4

Technology in Everyday Life [Part 2] ?‍? The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary [947]

This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives, and the vocabulary of technology today. This episode focuses on issues such as information quality & fact checking, digital sustainability, AI and automation, security, surveillance an ... Show More

1h 27m

Apr 2025

930. 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. 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 ... Show More

1h 36m

Nov 2024

909. The Existential Threat of AI to Human Civilisation ? (Topic & Vocabulary)

This episode explores the important topic of AI and human civilisation, and teaches plenty of vocabulary on the subject. I analyse an interview with an AI expert and explore many words and phrases for talking about this subject. This includes discussion of the potential pros and ... Show More

1h 56m

Dec 2024

914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast

An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes ?, comments on recent episodes ?, an update about upcoming content ?, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert ?, playing music at the British Ambassador's residence ?? and visiting the British Library in ... Show More

2h 18m

May 2025

935. Terrible Traffic Jams & Self-Driving Cars ? (Topic & Vocabulary)

This episode is all about the exciting topic of driving, getting stuck in traffic jams, the future of our roads and how self-driving cars might be the solution. What is so annoying about traffic jams? Why do they even happen in the first place? Have you seen your first self-drivi ... Show More

1h 42m

Dec 2024

56: Learn Essential English Words and Phrases so You Can Talk about Technology in Fluently (Podcast)

In this English lesson, you'll learn how to confidently talk about your devices, apps, tech problems, social media habits, and even the future of technology. We'll explore useful phrases, common idioms, and fun conversational topics to help you sound natural when discussing techn ... Show More

16m 8s

Aug 20

Defend Your Digital Life w/ Nathan Bartram #1025

The pace at which technology advances is straight up disorienting in our current age. So much so, that it’s likely digital natives and even our kids who can figure out new tech gadgets faster than we can! For those of you who are using apps and AI regularly but not feeling like a ... Show More

57m 5s

Sep 18

🪙 Describe a website that sells second-hand items (Part 2) + Transcript

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what it is, how you found out about it, what people can buy from it, and explain whether you like it. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://succes ... Show More

19m 41s

Feb 2025

Brain Rot: Reclaim Your Focus in the Digital Age

In this enlightening episode of English Plus Podcast, we dive into the phenomenon of brain rot—the subtle erosion of our ability to focus and think deeply in today’s digital age. We explore how constant notifications, endless scrolling, and rapid-fire information are transforming ... Show More

12m 10s

Technology in Everyday Life [Part 1] 👨‍...