
Prince Charles, The Louvre Theft & The Beatles | Luke Thompson’s 2025 Update
In this wide-ranging conversation with Luke Thompson from Luke’s English Podcast (@LukesEnglishPodcast), we talk about everything from King Charles and the British Royal Family to the Paris 2024 Olympics, to an audacious art theft at the Louvre, and, of course, The Beatles.
It’s 90 minutes of thoughtful, funny, and very British English conversation — perfect for anyone learning English or who just enjoys unusual chats about culture, language, and (to a lesser degree) France.
Luke also shares book recommendations for English learners, explains why Catcher in the Rye still matters, and reflects on how reading and humour can help you sound more natural in English. And don't worry, Prince Andrew *hardly* gets a mention....
Been living under a rock and never heard of Luke?
His YouTube channel: @LukesEnglishPodcast
His podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Luke
00:50 Comparing YouTube Subscribers with the British Royal Family
05:48 Discussing the Paris Olympics 2024
11:37 The Controversial Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
29:11 The Audacious Louvre Heist
41:56 The Beatles: A Personal Journey
43:28 The Beatles' Cultural Impact
51:57 The Beatles' Global Influence
01:06:42 Book Recommendations for English Learners
01:07:38 Discussing 'Catcher in the Rye'
01:16:19 Tips for Choosing Books in English
01:32:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Missed the earlier episode with Luke? It's here: https://youtu.be/jveYc5vFh7A
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It’s 90 minutes of thoughtful, funny, and very British English conversation — perfect for anyone learning English or who just enjoys unusual chats about culture, language, and (to a lesser degree) France.
Luke also shares book recommendations for English learners, explains why Catcher in the Rye still matters, and reflects on how reading and humour can help you sound more natural in English. And don't worry, Prince Andrew *hardly* gets a mention....
Been living under a rock and never heard of Luke?
His YouTube channel: @LukesEnglishPodcast
His podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Luke
00:50 Comparing YouTube Subscribers with the British Royal Family
05:48 Discussing the Paris Olympics 2024
11:37 The Controversial Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
29:11 The Audacious Louvre Heist
41:56 The Beatles: A Personal Journey
43:28 The Beatles' Cultural Impact
51:57 The Beatles' Global Influence
01:06:42 Book Recommendations for English Learners
01:07:38 Discussing 'Catcher in the Rye'
01:16:19 Tips for Choosing Books in English
01:32:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Missed the earlier episode with Luke? It's here: https://youtu.be/jveYc5vFh7A
#LearnEnglish #EnglishLearning #AdvancedEnglish#EnglishPodcasts #IntermediateEnglish #EnglishFluency #SpeakEnglish #EnglishPractice #EnglishLessons #EnglishTips #EnglishListening #PodcastForEnglishLearning #ListenAndLearn #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishPodcastLessons #LearnEnglishWithPodcasts #EnglishListeningSkills #PodcastEnglish #EnglishAudioLearning #EnglishVocabulary #AdvancedVocabulary #EnglishPhrases #EnglishIdioms #EnglishGrammar #GrammarTips #LearnEnglishWords #EnglishExpressions #VocabularyBuilding #EnglishLanguageSkills #IELTS #IELTSPreparation #IELTSSpeaking #IELTSListening #TOEFL #EnglishFluencyTips #FluentEnglish #SpeakEnglishFluently #EnglishForExams #LanguageFluency #EnglishForCuriousMinds
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