913. The Snowman ⛄️ (Learn English with a Short Story)

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

What do you think? Who built the snowman, or was it possessed by some kind of alien ghost? 😅 p.s. Short story, long episode! ❄My vocabulary explanations and language teaching begin at 0:21:31 Get the story text, vocabulary notes & quizzes on my website here 👉teacherluke.co.uk/2024/12/17/913-the-snowman-learn-english-with-a-short-story/

[@intergalacticDani]

Someone built it. why? That's the question I'm not sure want to know 😅

[@Elena-tw9ou]

I have a somewhat pragmatic theory. Maybe there was an overbooking, and the owner needed the cabin to be vacated before check-out time)

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

😂 Do you run an AirBnB by any chance?

[@Elena-tw9ou]

⁠That’s my best technique)))

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

@ So it was you!!! ☃️

[@marcelamejia78]

The combination of your beautiful voice and the British accent is not only important and a great motivation to study English, but it is also really relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you very much for this contribution.

[@mawbahjat4757]

I really like listening to your clear British accent when you are reading stories.. your channel helps me a lot to improve my English language.. please post more stories.. I really enjoy listening to you... Thank you very much Luke

[@stephanecollet5433]

Thank you so much Luke. You are a great narrator. I know Who is the snowman ! Don't you recognise him, Luke ? It's Stephen.... Sir Stephen King, the Master of horror. Frienly. Stephen.

[@tomgurung1135]

With your snowman story, you’re bound to be a sir.

[@НадеждаЧернобровкина-с1ц]

I think the person who built the snowman could be someone of his family or friends, just to help him get some new ideas for the next book. The real adventure which could be a great plot for his next bestseller))

[@enjoyenglish123]

Mr. Luke is by far the best teacher ever on KZbin.

[@ewelina7055]

I think the entire story happens in his head. His exhausted brain is simply playing a trick on him. Maybe there was a snowman there, but the rest was created by his mind. Perhaps, due to writer's block, he was so determined to start writing that his mind crafted a compelling story. By the way, Luke, this is a really great episode! The story has a special atmosphere and leaves plenty of room for imagination. Your explanations and examples are very informative and professional. I can imagine you spent a lot of time preparing such reliable material. I hope I’ll be able to explain things as well in my native language during my volunteer lessons for foreigners. Thank you, and take care!🙏🙂

[@sanysun1644]

@@ewelina7055 My opinion is similar to yours. I think that during his rest in remote ski resort he ,somehow, recalled his remembrance of his childhod, what created his snowman imagination.

[@dawa4706]

I love the snow man story , you are great storyteller teacher Luke.

[@sanysun1644]

Perfect podcast. Luke is excellent teacher who offers gripping stories and clear words, pharases and text's explanations. I am passionate follower of this channel.

[@毎日が日曜大工]

The pauses in each paragraph are very much appreciated by English learners. Most importantly, you have a beautiful voice and beautiful narration that is very pleasant to listen to. Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@martasladka1364]

Your work is amazing!

[@ノビっち]

I felt that this is what I was looking for to study English.

[@SuwanAhmed-l2b]

This is my best podcast channel.I will listen your podcast forever.

[@JAlexa-p5d]

Thank you Luke fot this episode. It was so pleased to hear your british accent with such a clear pronansiation that is so rare to hear ir from natives. It can really boost vocab of students and teachers and undestanding of English speech. And moreover your teacher's style is so enjoible and motivative because it lookes like there isn't nothing special to undestand English.

[@Hja00228]

Merry Chistmas Luke, and thank you for a beatiful year in "your company". Your voice has been present along this year in so many good moments!

[@enricriera8163]

No need for Charles III to knight you. You are already Sir Luke to your listeners

[@heike8654]

I love your short stories. I improve my English in different ways, but improving it with you is the most funniest and effective way. Thank you! A fan from Germany

[@MarinaVai-j5e]

You explain words and sentences in a amazing way.

[@АринаКодина-л1у]

My favorite type of LEP episodes! I savour it like a delicious treat. Thank You Luke for this precious Christmas gift!

[@CanYildir-w9h]

Hello, what stands for LEP

[@АринаКодина-л1у]

@@CanYildir-w9h Hi! LEP stands for Luke's English Podcast :)

[@CanYildir-w9h]

@@АринаКодина-л1у thanks a million 👍

[@mollietai8946]

Keep holiday magic alive with LEP! There’s always a surprise for everyone!

[@fatemehrr-l3s]

That was an amazing story! I really enjoyed the video and your teaching. It helped me learn new words and phrasal verbs. Regarding the story, I think the snowman is haunted. A year ago, a couple spent a weekend at that cabin. Their 6-year-old daughter went outside to build a snowman, but tragically, she got lost in the woods and died from the freezing cold. Now, the snowman she built is possessed by her soul. She’s lonely, waiting for someone to play with her. That’s why she throws snowballs at the guy

[@arswhale]

I want you to know that your podcasts are very useful for us and especially for the people who would like to learn English by reading and listening, your podcasts are very precious.

[@takayo4168]

I've really learned so many new words and expressions in this lesson And your explanations are so clear and with lots of examples they are easy to understand. Thank you for your amazing work!!

[@牧牧-e8n]

Thank you so much luke, you help me gained my English back. I majored English in university and that was 11 years ago. Since the day that i graduated i hadnt speake english for such a long time. Thank you so much for helping me picking up my English back again.

[@juliazhou7055]

I really enjoy your wonderful classes, thank you so much!

[@ursulakeller6712]

I just hear your story „the christmas carol“. I love it

[@EricCartmenJr]

Hi luke how are you. Im 22 years old and i started watching your podcast since 5 years ago. It improved my english alot and your super intelligent. I really love your videos it was a honor to know you and being an english teacher keep it up. ❤

[@marianoscotti8899]

😃😀😆😄😃Sir Luke Thompson, what goooorgeous English you speak ! How jolly interesting your lessons are ! And how very weĺl you explain the new vocabulary ! Now seriously, You're amazing and I'm sure everybody would agree with me ! Even your wife... I'm sure one of the things she liked about you was your smashing English !😉 Thank you for making me feel at Cowdray Park Polo Club over and over again, whenever I listen to your podcasts. Te mando un abrazo grande para vos, your wife, children, brother and sweet parents, Mariano Scotti Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷🇬🇧🇦🇷🇬🇧🇦🇷🇬🇧🇦🇷🇬🇧🇦🇷

[@fastcat8199]

Brilliant as always🎉❤

[@irabogush]

Hello, Luke! Thank you for your positivity and engaging teaching. Today, I was really surprised when I noticed a woman next to me on the subway watching your video podcast on KZbin. It happened in Kyiv’s metro, Ukrainе

[@yelizyilmaz1247]

I think you are a truly unforgettable teacher. This story was a great Christmas gift for us. Thank you Luke teacher.🎉🎉🎉.My dream is to have a coffee and chat with you in Paris one day.

[@ratnairawati5439]

I enjoy so much your reading, complete explanation and how you teach. Look forward to learning English with the others stories on your podcast....thanks a lot..., Luke....

[@samiulislam960]

love you luke sir 💜

[@heleneleclerc4738]

Another compelling episode from Luke's English Podcast! Thank you so much for all the work you put into these episodes. I can feel your passion all the way over here, on the other side of the screen, in Québec (Canada). As for the snowman… maybe it was built by a kind of wild 'Daniel Boone' who enjoys scaring people. He lives alone in a small shack hidden in the woods. But from time to time, he likes to feel alive by annoying the rich folks who can afford to stay at remote mountain cabin. ;-)

[@JackieXin]

The story is very interesting,not only the plot but also the words and phrases used in the story,but the most impressive thing is the way you tell and interpret the story.By the way,don’t “look for” your keys,your keys are always on your door,and I want to know why you always (almost every episodes)“leave your keys on your door”.😊

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

I leave the keys in the door so I never lock myself out of the room. I always see the keys when I open the door, and put them in my pocket.

[@연꽃-t5s]

thanks for this video to listen and think through English

[@INDOBSERVER]

Your idea of teaching English with short stories is excellent. And you teach magnificently. I dare say you are the best.

[@beatricesmith4574]

I am so happy to find this amazing teacher. My husband is an english man, I am russian, and we are living in Australia. We have a very warm Christmas here 🌞😁

[@АврораМитино]

❤❄⛄🏂❄⛄🏂❤

[@intergalacticDani]

Thank you, Luke, for another great episode! 😊

[@LionBisquit]

Honestly? I comment only to thank your for a great spended two hours. Thank you so much, this is my first video from you as I see, but I am sure this is not the last.

[@GosiaZacharczuk]

Thank you very much for your help in my learning process 😊

[@LaMansionDelIngles]

Blimey. I can’t believe your daughter’s nearly 7 already. That’s scarier than the tale.

[@ionela_andreea30]

I was surprised too😂. Time flies😅.

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

😂 Tell me about it!

[@shoroqhuseen1838]

Head it should to be connected , it should to be part of your body 😂😂 .... I like your sense of humour Luke ❤

[@РоманКісіль-я7ъ]

Again and Again...LEP every single week with me

[@radimolejnicek5490]

I thougt that ghostwriter is somebody who writes books about ghosts 😂🙈

[@mariecromer5402]

I appreciate a lot your video. Your reading and precise explanations are perfect ❤

[@ccompass]

Okay, I fairly feel compelled to let you know that the story itself is worth nothing without your performance. I get everything you say in whatever video of yours. I don't need to listen to RP too much, especially to the well-articulated speech. I got every thing about the story. I didn't remember the meaning of only one word throughout the whole tale which I would be able to guess or google in a matter of seconds. I nearly missed the story, so concise it was, and immediately fell asleep after it. When I woke up, you were somewhere in the middle of explaining things. To everyone's surprise, I got back to the point where I snoozed out to listen to the explanation I had slept through even though I didn't need it. If I were you I would consider this a huge success. I like how descriptive and expository you are in these short story vids and am quite impressed by the number of parallel wordings you are able to suggest for the notions you explain. It's just fun to listen to you explaining things. Sometimes it could be educational, like Dan Brown using ghostwriters for The Da Vinci Code (which explains a lot, lol), sometimes it is something cultural. So it wasn't quite useless for me. The thing is, it would be a challenge for most youtubers to get me involved at all, first and foremost. As for the story itself. Why he, not she? What a biased sexist you are! Let me explain. A female writer goes to a remote cabin for a couple of weeks. Her boyfriend gets bored alone and decides he needs to bring a little romance into their relationship. He hides in the forest and makes a cute snowman, like Phil made an ice angel for Rita in Groundhog Day, to impress his love and suggest a nice little roleplay for them. But she gets frightened and spoils the whole thing leaving the next day. What a pity! So sad! I cried... Btw, to the sexism, I've been always curious why is it a snowMAN? Once in my happier and younger days, my friends and I made a snowperson who was definitely a MAN (with the three carefully cast snow details at the front part of HIM) so that in the morning (it was а New Year's Eve) the mom of one of them, who had been back home after celebrating with her friends, asked us to "dismantle this disgrace" because the neighbors were about to wake up.

[@olga2513]

Thank you very much for your job. I always look forward to your short stories.

[@onurkeskin4068]

you help us a lot thank you :)

[@bornaandishan]

Absolutely loved The Snowman! ⛄📚 It's such a beautiful way to learn English through a charming short story. The visuals and the simplicity of the tale make it easy to follow while improving your vocabulary and listening skills. Perfect for learners of all levels!

[@taichi427]

Hi Luke, this story has an open end, questions are staying left. So this story is creepy and interesting in one. A good short story. I heard this episode for three times now!

[@maikkilukkala1309]

The Snowman, the film that is shown on TV every Christmas was the reason. He watched it during the day and then his imagination built the story. There was no real snowman, only snowy trees.

[@mohamedalsir-mb4qw]

Thank you very much You are the best english teacher

[@cristianhofer348]

I think the story it's based on a dream of the ghostwriter when he went alone to the lonely valley. Obviously in my opinion the story isn't based on real facts. Thank you very much Luke, you're a great teacher!!!

[@nicoleloevenbruck5252]

Dear Luke, I enjoy so much your podcasts on you tube, your well understandable English language and your clear explanations. Please go on ! I thank you harmfully and I wish you a very very good new year ! From an French woman who lives in Italy

[@doertefaatz]

Great channel! I was lucky that the algorithm proposed it to me! Looking forward to listening to almost a thousand episodes! Great teaching technique! I've learned a lot! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! 🎄🎁

[@lemonade6945]

Happy new year🎉🎉

[@Scm586]

Hello, i would like to say thank you for these short story which help me a lot for my english progress.

[@carsfadl837]

Thank you Mr.Luke,I enjoyed listening to you.

[@fatemehrr-l3s]

That was an amazing story! I really enjoyed the video and your teaching. It helped me learn new words and phrasal verbs. Regarding the story, I think the snowman is haunted. A year ago, a couple spent a weekend at that cabin. Their 6-year-old daughter went outside to build a snowman, but tragically, she got lost in the woods and died from the freezing cold. Now, the snowman she built is possessed by her soul. She’s lonely, waiting for someone to play with her. That’s why she throws snowballs at the guy. I just built this story😅

[@MaikaewEnglish]

Love this story .🥰 Your voice is so beautiful, Luke .

[@sadbutchange8497]

Thank you for your help and support of the way you are doing this. Have a wonderful evening and I hope to hear from you soon.😘

[@kve7150]

To follow the mysterious tone of the story, I would say that the snowman was an evil entity.😂😂😂 Thank you very much for the class. It's the first time I hear you, and will continue!😊

[@nasrinazadpour4459]

Perfect podcast. I really appreciate and grateful for you and your classes especially the way you teach us. You are the best ❤

[@Crisguay]

Quite an interesting story.... I think the man finally went bananas for the snowman. And so did I. 😅

[@yoosefi12]

Happy New Year Luke! 🎉 As a long-term listener, I wanted to thank you for this episode, I really enjoyed it! It was one of those episodes that felt easier on the ears, so much so that I found myself listening to it multiple times. I’ve noticed something recently that I thought might be worth sharing. Some episodes, like this one, are incredibly engaging, while others I might only listen to once or find a bit harder to get through. When you speak at a natural pace, like in this episode-with pauses, gap fillers, and that conversational tone-it feels more enjoyable and easier to follow. On the other hand, when you read from a PDF or script, it sometimes feels faster and a bit tougher to listen through. Of course, this is just a small point from an old student’s perspective. You know best how to structure your episodes, but I thought I’d share what I’ve noticed as a fan. ❤

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Hello! Yes, I am aware of this difference, which is why I try to mix things up a lot. There are advantages to speaking from a script (there's a script for people to check later) and speaking spontaneously (it's probably a bit more engaging and easy to listen to). So, instead of choosing just one method that I always use, I've decided to mix it up and do some spontaneous unscripted episodes, and some which are more carefully planned.

[@yoosefi12]

❤ ​@@LukesEnglishPodcast

[@user-df1xt6wi3t]

Thank u always!!

[@hilalahmad7286]

Amazing story telling! Thanks Luke!

[@Meenimoo4]

I listened to this episode on your LEP app and you narrate stories very good. You always help me imporve my English as you teach us with genuine and passion. I really appreciate what you provide for us sincerely and deep thank from the bottom of my heart🙏❤

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Thanks! By the way, that app is not mine! It was developed without my permission. I used to have an LEP app but it stopped a couple of years ago. So, I suggest that you don't use the one you have found because it is a fake one.

[@dawa4706]

Teacher Luke,,this story for me,I think made up by you,it was really fun to listen to you,the way you explain is so amazing,you are great English teacher,looking forward to new episodes,plz keep uploading new video,I love your English teacher.

[@abdallah-zahran]

I hope you will continue to help us to learn English Thank you !

[@Hjhjk-f9l]

Thank you Luke👍

[@sashasrhi]

I feel very christmassy these days so this video is perfect in this moment! Thank you for everything Luke ✨️ You're important to me 🫂

[@judywu5610]

Thanks for your amazing story that let me make a lot of progress in English listening comprehension.

[@НатальяЯворская-п1р]

Fabulous! Loved the story, loved the vocab and the way you explain it. Thank you, Luke!

[@jaiprakashyadavAAP]

Dear Mr. Luke Happy Christmas to you and your family. Your podcast is very good and the way you teach is extraordinary. Commendation Please brief us about your class accessories. Your voice is very clear and smooth. Thank you. Good wishes to you

[@ЖаннаНиколаевна-ь4л]

Как я хочу выучить английский язык на таком уровне, чтоб слушать эти прекрасные слова, которые звучат как песня❤

[@huseyinalkan1997]

57:45 is about phrasal verbs that contain "look"

[@sorayachouchane444]

Hi, Luke. I like listening to you telling your amazing stories.I love your clear English.

[@sufimudi4524]

Hi, Luke. I felt compelled to see next lesson to be that test the knowledge of your listeners and participatory.

[@afroozm9413]

Thank you Luke for the nice story.

[@edat8463]

your English classes are excellent , great vocabulary , good notes and quizzes , thanks a lot . I follow you and appreciate your dedication, thank you !!!

[@Kamilu15]

Thank you for your wonderful lessons 🙏

[@MontaserIsmail-v1n]

Thank's you luke for your great way of teaching

[@baissanebenmaymoun2272]

Thank you for the story and your explanations. I'm a faithful listener to your episodes.

[@bilasgiri5432]

Excellent, now I feel able myself to speak and follow English.

[@SinaArman49]

What a great method🎉🎉🎉

[@esraalev]

Hi there. The other day, I had a great chance to meet David Spencer, the author of the course book Gateway to the World. You might know him. I learned that he was a huge fan of the Beatles and that his mum used to live next door to John Lennon's mum. I was like, "WTF? Of course, I didn't say it, but I absolutely thought of it." :)))

[@bastiannicholls7692]

Luke, you're great, I really enjoy your podcast, and I've learned a lot from you.

[@dekasabriye9158]

Thanks my best teacher Luke I like your podcast and I got confidence to talk the people and I have accident British I appreciate ❤

[@paroshhama7482]

Great job mate ❤

[@paing9596]

Thank you Luke for ur podcast, got a lot from u. Again, thank u for ur interactive reading and explanation. Explicit and informative!

[@sajcooks2828]

Thank you your podcast is helpful

[@marziabigliardi9951]

Thank you Luke, your reading stories are a perfect exercise for me to imporve my english... it's really a pleasure listening... and learning with you, thanks :-)

[@itsdeardiary]

hi luke🥺as lots of tik tok refugees have been flooding to the red note, have you ever thought of going there. we chinese english learners REALLY need you！！！！！！❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-mf7fv3vg6n]

Thank you

[@heerstefan]

👍Not surprisingly, an absolutely brilliant and ingenious masterpiece! Thank you Luke for reading the Snowman story👍

[@malthidissanayake3056]

Thank you 🇱🇰

[@dawa4706]

I mean ,I love your English teaching.

[@ocy138]

Thank you Luke for the clear explanations on the meaning of those words. Bye bye bye…… from Singapore

[@鍾離1231]

This is my first time to watch the video about talking the stories in youtube. It's so amazing and I have learnt lots of the define of vacab in the padcast 🤓That's a great experience to hear and learning the english.The one of the wish in this year is hope to improve my English better, especially the fluence speaking 🙌I'm glad to know u in a coincidence this year 🙏❤

[@НінаКарплюк-ь3с]

Merry Christmass and happy New Year! Best wishes from Ukraine!We are still alive!