914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast

[@CanYildir-w9h]

Hello Luke and all listeners, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks a million once again for the new episode and all your great effort. I started following your podcasts from episode 906, but I’ve gone back and reviewed up to episode 890. If you ever stop publishing your podcasts, I’ve got a two-year stockpile! :) I really enjoy listening to your podcasts. First, they’re not boring, and secondly, they’re long enough to provide good and efficient listening practice. Occasionally, I listen to them in two parts because I fall asleep if it’s too late. 1. LEP keeps me up to date while living in a non-English-speaking country. On the other hand, I’m learning new words, phrases, and idioms. I also use other applications to practice speaking. 2. I can say I completely understand what you’re saying, except when you’re joking around with your friends. These parts are published in transcripts, but I often skip them because it’s not easy to download and read them on a mobile device. Maybe it would be beneficial if you included some written formats, like short stories. Another thing is studying with songs. I have great difficulty understanding lyrics. Maybe you’ve already published something about this, but as a new listener, I haven’t seen it yet. Thanks again, and I wish you a successful and wonderful New Year!

[@cortomaltese5545]

Hi Luke. I am a Lepster for 10+ years. To briefly explain how much this podcast has benefited me, I got my current job, which I’ve been working at for about 7 years, thanks to this podcast. I passed the English exam I needed to clear to get this job because of you. So, I must say, I owe you a lot. Besides that, over this long period of time, I’ve learned so much from here that I can’t even put into words the value you’ve added to my life.

[@chimak8332]

He is a good English teacher

[@chiuhsiang-pc1lt]

I really like long episodes, please keep it long ❤

[@grnsoul]

hi Luke!❤ thank you for your episodes!! I'm so glad that one day I found your podcast. 1) listening to it regularly helped me to choose my future career: I had passed an English exam at school and now I'm studying as a translator😊 your episodes are so diverse that I never get bored. different topics and ways of teaching us keep me engaged. also I really like your voice and pronunciation so my ones are improving because I try to shadow you) I learn so much vocabulary because every time you publish scripts for your episodes and it's very comfortable and useful to see unknown words and phrases. thank you for it. and also you give me motivation to learn English. when I was so tired of this language, the only thing that I could do is to listen to you. I wish you all the best✨✨

[@cristinamoyano9365]

I have to say that I have improved my English listening and I feel proud of it. It has impacted a lot in my confidence. My tip is listen English for a few minutes or an hour or two but do it EVERY DAY. It works for me. Thank you for your greetings. I am a believer.

[@mawbahjat4757]

Your podcast is the best English teaching podcast on KZbin... It has been a great help for me to learn English especially when you read short stories... So I recommend that you read more stories on your podcast.. I enjoy listening to the stories in your charming British accent... Please post more episodes of you reading short stories.. thank you very much Luke

[@onlythebear2490]

No matter how long your episode is, it's always a great pleasure for me. Thank you Luke, have a fantastic Christmas!

[@Яфэйсиз2017]

Hello, Luke! I'm writing to you from Spain and I want to say that your podcast ia an authentical miracle for learning English. Your channel helped me to improve my pronunciation ( because I like to repeat every word after you ) and my oral comprehension. I also got some new vocabulary, not only in english but in French as well. Some recommendations I could give are: 1) to repeat phrases after Luke, this helps you to improve the pronunciation and understand better the meaning. 2) trying to understand each word and to notice how the words are linked ( how one word turns into another one ) without subtitles. 3) noticing and memorising the structure of phrases can help to make better your grammar. And that's all) Thank you so much! Carry on making podcasts and have a very good Christmas🎉

[@Olena_Or]

Merry Christmas, Luke ❤ Thank you for your podcasts-they’ve been incredibly helpful in improving almost all the skills we need to use English. I’ve been following you for about six months, and my English has improved tremendously during this time. I enjoy everything about your podcasts. When I first started listening, it was difficult to understand everything, so I began on Spotify. Later, I switched to KZbin, and it became much easier. I absolutely adore your explanations and the way you host your podcasts. Thank you again! Would you consider playing something from your repertoire for us in the next episode? I’m sure all your followers would love to hear you play ❤ Have a great holiday season and greetings from Ukraine 💙 💛 from the library 😂

[@СветланаДуненкова]

Dear Luke!!! Thanks a lot for your nice job! Your podcast is a staple for those who want to level up their fluency. On the top of the learning information we broaden our horizon with you. You have become just a part of my life. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

[@strangersinstrangersin5268]

Merry Christmas Luke! Tks for this year together!🤗

[@НадіяБойко-и4у]

Thank you,Luke!You are great!Wish you all the best in the New Year,Merry Christmas! ❤

[@НатальяЯворская-п1р]

Hello, Luke. Thank you for the episode and Merry Christmas! Answering your questions, I find your podcast almost flawless and perfect and wish there were similar podcasts for German and Italian, the languages I'm trying to learn... I like the way you explain the meaning of words and phrases as you go, I like the topics you choose, your humour and personal touch. I found especially useful the episode (Bits and Bobs) where you answer listeners' questions about vocabulary and some grammar. For me, as a teacher of English myself, it's very important to be updated on how the language is used as well as on the British culture, and your podcast is a treasure trove in this respect. So thank you so much! By the way, you actually answered the question I'd had in my head for a long time - why do British singers sing with an American accent? Quite accidentally I came across this episode on your podcast and was absolutely happy to hear your opinion. I've definitely improved my listening skills (now I have more confidence watching interviews and films in English), built up my vocabulary, discovered lots of stuff about the British culture (I've watched This is Spinal Tap and the Monty Python and the Holy Grail movies) and even wanted to read the Gentleman in Moscow book, but it's not available here. As a teacher, I recommend your podcast to my pre-intermediate students and above. The pre-intermediate students prefer your short stories, of course... As for me , I just like it all - your rambling, conversations with family and friends, stories, jokes and all that jazz (if I may say so). I wish I could get more purely linguistic things (some vocabulary and the nuances in use of some phrases and grammar), but I guess you provide it in your premium subscription. I just must get one. Luke, thank you so much again for everything you do on your podcast, for being such a cool person and for helping me, apart from 'keeping my English fit', get through some tough periods of my life and escape from the harsh reality. Keep it up, please, and lots of best wishes to you and your fantastic family.

[@robertoruizdealmiron9996]

Happy Christmas Luke. Your podcast are very useful for me. I am a disabled person. I cannot hear properly. Therefore your speaking cope perfectly to my disability. One tip is to remain in the lasting of your sesión in no more than one hour or one and a half hour. Hace a nice Christmas time with your wife and your two children and Happy New Year🎉🎉🎉

[@OlgaCurious]

❤️I've been a ninja LEPster for more than 4 years now so I couldn't miss this opportunity to say thanks. When I just started to listen to Luke's English podcast in 2020 I binged on it for several hours a day during months choosing episodes from the infinite archive. During this time I've: Discovered my favourite British accent ever which is the scouse one. Now I desperately want to visit Liverpool. Learned a lot about British culture. Learned to understand jokes in English. "Met" a person who makes me feel incredibly good whenever I hear him, Paul Taylor obviously. Got to the point where I can listen to audiobooks, podcasts and other content in English on a higher speed. It's not that I do it often but I'm able to. Like, thanks for making my English learning so enjoyable! Lots of love❤️

[@agnieszkakowalska176]

Thank you for amazing lessons ❤. I'm learning a lot from you. 😊❤

[@vivianayacar3041]

Hi Luke!!! This podcast has benefited me with my vocabulary and expressions you've mentioned over the podcasts. I love your podcasts,I never miss them😊

[@aijuansong4587]

I love looong podcast. Thank you for making most episodes long, Luke ❤

[@ernestinavazquez4590]

Hi Luke, Merry Christmas 🎄 I really love your podcast, thank you so much, you're the best teacher!

[@mahmoodulhasan2343]

To be honest we are quite fond of your rambling longer episodes they are really really helpful do it Thanks for your efforts

[@ShizhenLuo-vp2pu]

Merry Christmas Luke🎉. My listening skill has been improved a lot since I started listening to your podcast and have learned a lot beyond the english and I like to listen to your podcast before falling asleep 😊 thanks so much!

[@chizuru9775]

I found you recently. Even though you speak at a natural speed (I hope), your English is so easy to understand. I’ll keep listening to you from now on 😊

[@SeydaSAHIN-qw9uy]

Dear Teacher Luke, Wishing you and your lovely family peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the New Year. 🎄☃️❄️ I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🥰🥳🎉❄️☃️🎄 As always, this episode is also great✌️

[@rainintripoli5196]

8:25 I think my listening skill is the one that improved the most. and sometimes I find myself speaking your accent..that's great 🎉 Best advice I hink is to print out the pdfs ..grab them and use them while listening to the podcast... I often do this it's a great way to develop vocabulary listening and reading skills. I always look forward to the new episode. Thanks alot

[@latifaaziza4237]

Merry Xmas dear Luke, the main thing l love about you, which l'll keep doing it forever, is your lovely, neat and clear pronunciation. Your laughing eyes, always inquiring something, your witty jokes and most of all your sense of humor. You are real not pretending to be. A big hug lots of kisses to your dear ones❤❤❤

[@mireillegalleron8796]

I listen your podcasts every day and I improve my English. Thank you

[@OmarBritishEnglish]

Hi teacher luke.This podcast is really amazing . My listening skills and speaking skills has improved alot by listening to your podcast which will help me with igcse Cambridge exam this year . One of things that helped me with speaking skills alot is imagining that I am having conversation with you and pause the video to reply to your questions

[@leolvosMaguirre218]

I have listened to your postcast and have significantly improved ; you make English easy to listen to and heads up for further research: it helps to improve by telling us current stories of general interest like health, inviroment, etc great job...

[@SoniaMoratto]

Thanks! Now I can understand all the English people when they speak! And this is fantastic for my job!

[@SoniaMoratto]

Your podcast is fantastic to improve my English. For grammar, to improve my skills, to learn something more about English people. I can listen to the podcast recording a few times and this is good because for the first listen I write all the unknown words and after I check the meaning and after I listen to the podcast another time to verify my learning! Thanks for all😅

[@Shakir1764]

Thanks of sharing​@@SoniaMoratto

[@ujwaljagtap8681]

May your Christmas Eve sparkle and your Christmas day shine! ✨️ Merry Christmas Luke! 🎄

[@РоманКісіль-я7ъ]

I gained a lot of English just listening and reading LEP every single week during 2 years

[@liudmylagantsevych8668]

Hello Luke. I’d like to share my relationship with your podcast. I came across it about 6 years back, but I was a beginner in learning English. I just felt that it was a powerful source of knowledge but I could understand almost nothing. A year back I came to conclusion that I needed to change my approach to English acquisition. I started to listen to your episodes about several hours a day. I do that every day while I’m doing my routine, running, travelling, etc. I can listen to my favorite episodes even 20 times. I do shadowing from time to time, write down words with examples that I need. I’m sure my listening skills have improved dramatically since I’m looking forward to listening to your next episodes, it’s a real pleasure for me, I have a good laugh and discover new knowledge. So your podcast is really beneficial, it’s a source for studying and my passion. Thanks a million Luke!

[@rawipongvorasakpong1840]

Hello from Thailand, Luke! My listening has improved because of you. Thank you so much!

[@elmchang4007]

I have been listening to your broadcast for months and really enjoy it. It helps improve my listening skills and teaches me pronunciation, especially with short, simple words connected to different topics in a talk. Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas!

[@NANAAN-e8k]

hi,Luke,I started listening to your podcast in 2023.This is my first comment.I find if I multitask like walking or washing dishes I'm more consentrated for listening. and I did several spontaneous small speaking practice, just choose a topic from your podcast and then add some my own thoughts which is hard for me but helpful.With this experience, I trully get to know what you have done is really incrediable. Thank you so much for all your work and really looking forward to your episodes in 2025! Merry Christmas

[@AyazAhmad-wv5ym]

I like your long podcast❤

[@atroon777]

Long episode = great benefits Keep it up, besides improving listening skill and gaining new vocabularies

[@koroglua]

Hi Luke, many thanks for your great contributions to improving my listening skills. I must say that I can't listen to it as much as I used to anyway when I listening you I am in feel like chatting with one of my close friends. Merry Christmas Luke.

[@Gorbhong-Th]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I enjoy listening to LEP every evening while jogging around the football field at my school. I can speak English with my own accent more easily than before. The native teacher at my school understands me better than before too. I love the short story episode so much. I can improve my understanding of English in a short period. I feel confident when I talk to the native teachers at school. I want to say thank you so much for your wonderful LEP. I have told my students to listen to LEP to improve their English. They told me that they love your podcast so much. Merry Christmas Luke! 🎄

[@Gorbhong-Th]

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[@mishararoshani9290]

❤❤❤❤❤ merry christmas and happy new year ❤❤❤❤❤ to you and your family

[@barnorajapova7276]

luke is the best i have even seen

[@tinatan4240]

Luke, thanks lot for your broadcast-I've learned many new words from your story like the snowman, you're so patient, explain it sencente by sentence, I will write down the new words and the whole sentence, and repeat it later, which expands my vocabulary effectively.

[@Elena-tw9ou]

How nice to be mentioned by you, Luke😊 My investigation of the sudden appearance of the snowman wasn’t in vain)) May the holidays bring happiness and joy to you and your loved ones!🎄

[@abdallexasanyare1231]

Hi luko 🎉 I'm so glad to be part of you student really i'm so apreciated for your hardworking podcast to improving our english. Its so fanstastic Keep up.....

[@남태홍-z8m]

This is so wonderful idea and help to those who want to be international person. I really thank you. Have a happy day .merry Christmas Luke. From South Korea listener.❤

[@Sportingalagrieska]

Hi Luke! 1) I don't really know how my English is improving thanks to your podcast since I'm not particularly concerned about my level but I certainly learn quite a lot from it. However, what keeps me listening to your content is the less academic part of it like jokes, stories and interesting conversations with your guests. And this matches perfectly with my second point 👇 2) The episodes that enjoy the most are those in which you approach a topic from scratch and try to describe it in detail, either by your own or with the help of a guest who is into it. Episodes based on anecdotes are always pleasant to listen to as well. Perhaps that kind of episodes are the ones that help me in a more significant manner, as they involve knowing more vocabulary in a variety of topics. So, imo , the more of them you release, the better. Merry Xmas and happy new year for you and your family and friends 🇪🇦🤝🇬🇧

[@mishararoshani9290]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Honestly your podcast has helped me to be familiar with native english speaking and their accents

[@agnieszkakowalska176]

Hi Luke thank you for your English. I work in London and I'm learning from you

[@Waleed_Kuwait]

Thank you so much Luke❤

[@ANFS01]

Luke your episode always helpful and positive in my opinion it is the best way to improve your listening skill. God bless you, mate.

[@ninaschiff6013]

Hi luke, I'm Nadia from Algeria, I have been listening to your podcasts for a few months and you can't imagine how that helps me to improve my understanding, because my English was so bad and before,🎉🎉🎉 I really couldn't understand anything in English, but now, I can understand almost all your podcasts. Thank you so much, you're an excellent teacher. I really enjoy your sense of humour, so I can just say you are amazing. Happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@werayutsapso2764]

You make it feel like merry Christmas ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊😊 I like you thanks 🎁🎁🎄🎊🎄🎊🎄

[@mdwalid-td8om]

I have been watching this podcast for three months, and now I am capable of understanding native content

[@mariamabutair824]

Hello, In terms of language learning I noticed Since I started listening to your podcast and other English podcasts , I became more thinking in English in my mind instead of think in my first language (Arabic). So I believe quite useful to train the brain to hear English for long period. Then as a result you will use English terms and phrases spontaneously in your daily basis . Moreover it increased my knowledge of traditions and english people’s culture , though I live in Cardiff but there are obvious differences.

[@papitchayawaharum9807]

Hi luke🎉Thank you for your videos, they help me learn English much better. I hope you have a nice day.🙏🙏🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@margo3139]

Hi Luke!👋 First of all, thank you so much for your work! You’re helping a huge number of people learn English, and that’s absolutely fantastic!❤ Please keep up the amazing work! I really love your sense of humor and your perfect English pronunciation! I would be thrilled if your podcast featured more guests next year (especially your dad!), and more podcasts where you read and analyze a book. Thank you, with love from snowy Russia!😍

[@robertskolimowski7049]

Hi Luke! Hope you're well. We're so lucky that u felt compelled to publish this particular episode and, frankly, all the others. Personally, I was really hoping u were gonna publish something in time for the Christmas season. I've written that before, and I'm gonna repeat it, - every single damn episode I feel like commenting on it or, even more so, praising it! Praising the amazing and indeed hilarious job you keep conjuring up, again and again👏 So, yeah, I always want to write such stuff to u, but, well, there's always something getting in the way🙄, or just my notorious procrastination kicks in🤦‍♂️ But I've promised myself, just because how an amazing podcaster and entertainer you are, that I'm definitely gonna comment more now, frankly, that's the least I can do to show u my deep gratitude. I could keep waffling like that on and on now (cos that's how I roll🙃), but I'm gonna restrain myself and stop NOW😉 Merry Christmas to you, your wife, your kids, and to your parents and James too🌲🌠🕊✌️🙏 Actually, Merry Christmas to all fellow learners of English here and everywhere🙏🤜🤛🙃 PS. Aaaaaa, I'm absolutely certain my English (as a foreign language itself, but also as my understanding of British culture and British way of life*) has improved enormously thanks to you, Luke, and for this I'm deeply grateful👏🤝 (*not to say I love every aspect of it, there's stuff I don't particularly approve of, eg. the notorious vagueness, to put it mildly🤷‍♂️🙄🙃) Best wishes, Robert.

[@abdallah-zahran]

Thank you very much Luke's

[@fillipe_ferreira]

Hey, Luke! Many thanks for all the effort and love doing the podcast: it has really structured my English throughout the past few years (I've been a Lepster since 2019). In 2024, your podcast helped me to feel very confident in producing English within my work and encouraged me to take a new step and start providing English classes within a Brazilian NGO (focused on assisting young people from low-income families). In this sense, your podcast has helped me with the structure of my oral communication (both producing and receiving), and will indirectly help many students from this NGO as well :) Also, I loved the episode you made reading content from Reddit (the history about Francis Bacon/France is Bacon). I think it was so amusing to listen, and I would love to see more like that in 2025! Considering Reddit is a huge social media, there are different types of content on Reddit that could work as great material for you. I wish the best for you and your family during 2025 - Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@veroniquekersale3543]

Merry Christmas Luke. I am always thrilled to listent to your podcasts even if I am bilingual English and French. I love your short stories....like a bed tme story.. The easy way you explain vocab! Keep up this wonderful work..

[@allenpan55]

🎉😊Merry Christmas 🎄 & Wishing you a happy new year 🎉 😊

[@mehboobkhalid8034]

Luke Sir, your podcasts are fascinating, I fancy listening to them in my leisure time and I have learnt a lot through your podcasts. I suggest you adding vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms during podcast in order to help listeners gain insight into the nuances of English...!

[@adarsh4553-t8o]

Please share a room tour talking about the stuffs we see in your frame. ❤❤

[@nicolasloiseau8971]

happy Christmas😀

[@КираКирова-ц6о]

Hello Luke! I have been listening to your podcast for more than two years. Your podcast has significantly improved my pronunciation and accent. I highly recommend your channel to all my students to widen their vocabulary and listening skills. I expect you to help me set a goal for next year. You may consider that in your 916 episode. To set goals for every level of English language students. Thank you.

[@danielabolognini4423]

Very thank you for this podcast so interesting, I'm improving understanding, I will still follow you, thanks!

[@MuhammadSaud-f4c]

It's been a while,that i hunt your podcasts, i won't impede that i,ve learned a lot from it, but for me I'm out of my home country and I'm often stressed, then i come to your channel on KZbin, and i come here as i,m gonna hang out with my close friend who cheers me up ,so i really do feel a close relationship to this podcast, swear for now i wouldn't able to have a glimce at my table,but as I'm here now and talking to you 😂i,m having kinda feeling as this night will be gone amazing

[@neyna7740]

Hello, I wanted to be the first who will text you alas a little bit late Dear, Luke! Thank you so much from bottom of my heart🥰 You are such a gem love all your podcasts and your effort for doing this project. Wish you health a wealth to your family members. Merry Christmas in this wonderful world🥰🤗🎄

[@janakaillangarathne3694]

Red is the best colour to interrupt. I appreciate your knowledge of colour theory as a designer.

[@mratre7335]

I'm sorry but I will probably disappoint you. Maybe I'm wrong. I suppose the red colour is just because Christmas and nothing more...

[@MartaNowak-d4n]

Merry Christmas, Luke🎄🎅 every episode has a great content, and I don’t have to force myself to learn anything - I just listen to what you telling me 😊

[@dameriabeadle6455]

You are a very good teacher Luke.love you.thank you

[@hildaperez7791]

I wish Merry Christmas you and your family! Your podcast has improved my listening, and you might consider to write a book, which will be the best in a library. Greeting from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@wildanimalstv3632]

Three years ago, I couldn't get the whole image while listening to your podcasts. Now, I've improved my input skills significantly, thanks to your efforts. Good luck Luke!!!😂

[@allouser9249]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Luke and your family:)

[@haithamfathy2324]

Thanks a lot , I'm enjoying listening to the podcast

[@GianlucaMariaLecchi]

❤your podcast is unique. You and your guests keep me in touch with the english world. Your clearness allows me to understand perfectly what you say and this boosts me to continue listening 🎉all your contents are great, various and beneficial to me. I am a retired man. I achieved my first certificate of english studies back in 1976. Life carried me toward jobs where my knowledge of english was not important. I took up studying it again just in the last months and surely when I discovered your podcasts I improved my skills. I tell it like it is. You keep me stuck to the new uploaded podcast and I go into your archives in search of old ones when I have other spare time. 🎉 thanks a lot for your precious contents Take care and carry on from your followee Gianluca from the outskirts of Milan

[@allenpan55]

Thank you Teacher Luke❤ It is very useful to listen to your podcast which can improve my listening experiences and learning some thoughts from you and your guests.😊 I believe that I am totally enjoying your podcasts that would be more than enough.😊

[@nazikibrahim4793]

Hello teacher luck, I actually like short stories podcasts of you, please make more of them in new year, thank you.

[@3ngan498]

Merry Christmas Luke I speak like a British all thank to you

[@wildanimalstv3632]

This what I called real emmersion!Good job Luck🎉

[@mollietai8946]

Happy Christmas Eve & Merry Christmas. All we want for these holidays is LEP. And it has arrived! This is pure gold. Santa Claus is set for a comeback with Luke.

[@domnicazaharia183]

Merry Christmas to you.

[@mariamogilevska3014]

Hello, Luke! I'm with you tonight, on the Christmas Eve, listening to this whole episode! Thank you for your effort, your podcast has been definitely very helpful to me, and it's worth while thinking it over indeed, in some more detail. Thank you, Luke, and have a wonderful and really merry Christmas! 🍾🥂

[@aijuansong4587]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Luke! I am sure LEP will be more prosperous in the coming 2025 🎉🎉❤

[@Dontfollowme2911]

Listening to Luke's podcast can improve my listening ability. Unfortunately, it's my only way to hear how native speakers speak authentic English. Hearing his voice and these contents makes me feel that there is a very relaxing atmosphere around me. I especially like listening to the clips where he quarrels with his father and brother on the podcast sometimes. They are so vivid that I really feel like I'm sitting in their living room.

[@alexaltxis3887]

Thank you! Your podcasts are very useful and I believe they help me to improve my English! And I haven't been at libraries since university. It was 20 years ago and it was pretty boring as I remember.

[@安安-f1g]

Merry Christmas teacher Luke 🎉 my name is Anna from China.I really like listening to your podcast because of your clear accent and the way you tell a story which make me recall my old brother who always liked to amuse me when I was a kid😊sometimes .I prefer contemporary novels .It suits me more😂 I feel frustrated when I try hard to read a classical novel but cannot understand it. I hope there will be funny or scary stories in here 🎉 happy new year again🎉

[@theswede303]

Library, library, library … 🤣 Merry Christmas Luke, best English teacher ever. 👍🏻Cheers

[@cheminnonpris]

Just wonderful. My 74 years old has difficulties to absorb. Amazing podcasts. ❤

[@alicecho-q6d]

🎉🎉merry christmas 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Ray0721m]

Hi Luke, I have been listened your podcast since Nov.2022. I kept to train my ear by listening your podcast and sticking to the approach you taught. As with many series of premium episodes, first of all you read and explain the content of the stories or articles, then you explain the vacob. or phrasal verbs...etc. You also demonstrated the pronunciation, included with word stress and rhythm. Moreover, it's intresting to feed all vocabulary to ChatGPT and create new essays. It's also useful for making these vocabulary words memorable. Currently I'm improving my poor pronunciation and expending the number of vocabulary words, phrasal verbs by constantly speaking those stories and articles. As an english learner whose level is between intermediate and upper intermediate, the most desirable skill I would like to achieve is speaking fluently. Of cause, I know it involes many factors such as how frequently you speak english, how many vocabulary, phrasal verbs you can utilize without hesitation. So in this way, I'm trying to speak each word from the specific articles as accurately as possible, especially focusing on the stressed words and linking. I also benefit from making the vocabulary memorable. I have consistently stuck to this method for years and found it's quite useful. That's a small tip I can share with you. At this moment, which is full of a grateful atmosphere, I really appreciate for your podcast and the skills you have taught.

[@NikolaiKaverin]

Hi Luke, listeners. Here're my thoughts. I got IELTS 7.5 a year an a half ago, but my journey didn't end. Listening 8.5, I don't think that's only because of the podcast, but it definitely takes part. I love your rambling episodes the most, because they appeared to be more natural than scripted ones. And I'm not always interested in guests, so these ones I love the most. But I did enjoyed episodes with a Spanish tv presenter (Spanish?), but this one was really amazing. Also I want to say that the "bogey" writer episodes were nice (I'm even not sure was it this year or not). And I love episodes with your regular guests. In terms of advise. I like concentrating on one aspect when I'm listening. Some of such things: 1. Articles (the, a, why there is no article) 2. Pronunciation (especially a, e, schwa) 3. Shadowing is an obvious one, but sometimes I just repeat after you in my head. 4. Connection phrases, "mmm", "so to speak" etc, that contributes to the flow of the speech. Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@sarash1286]

Merry Christmas luck 🎉

[@GianlucaMariaLecchi]

❤I wish a merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year🎉 thanks a lot for your helpful podcast 🎉

[@R.M.R.123]

Dear teacher Luke, thanks a lot for your hard work all theses lessons I watch every single day one of your episodes its really useful thanks again from my heart, Merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@ofcuz6066]

Merry Christmas 🎅 and happy new year 🥳 thank you ☺️

[@ElisabetGracielaEchevarría]

Hi Luke!! Merry Christmas!!🎄 I listen to you during my breakfast everyday. I’ve improved my listening a lot thanks!!😊 The best for you from Argentina!!❤ Merry Christmas again and Happy New Year!!!🎉

[@mireillegalleron8796]

Thank you and merry Christmas

[@dawa4706]

Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and your family,Teacher Luke.

[@AliTomaev94GE]

Merry Christmas Luke and fellow Lepsters 🧡🙏 Luke, you're my favourite English teacher, love your podcast mate 🙌