Learn English Vocabulary
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
A2 - Verbs to talk about money
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about A2 verbs that you can use to talk about money. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn E...
B1 - New Year's celebrations and traditions
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn Englis...
C1 - Song Lyrics - Imagine Dragons - Whatever it takes
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Whatever it takes by the band Imagine Dragons.You can read the transcript on the page for thi...
C1 - IELTS – Describing people – Conscientiousness
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of conscientiousness.You can read the transcript o...
B1 - Song lyrics - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Blinding Lights by the artist known as The Weekend. You can read the transcript on the page f...
IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 2
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. This is the second episode in the series....
IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 1
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS.The Academic Word List is a list of the mo...
B2 - Description of a film - Part 3
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films.The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. ...
B2 - Describing a film - Part 2
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films.The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. ...
B2 - Describing a film - Part 1
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films.The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. ...
A2 - Describing Sports
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the 10 most popular sports in the world and describes pictures of people playing these spor...
B1 - Food - Sweets and treats
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 sweet dishes that you could eat if you ever visit the UK.This is the third podcast (of three) that focuses on lang...
B1 - Food - Snacks and food on the go
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 snacks or light meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK.This is the second podcast (of three) that focus...
B1 - Food - Conversation Course
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. The language from this podcasts is for the vocabulary input for...
C1 - Popular genres of music
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the 10 most popular genres of music on Spotify.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-voca...
A2 - Phrasal verbs for shopping
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about 10 phrasal verbs you can use to talk about shopping.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-...
B2 - Alfie's Vocabulary Podcast
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different because I had some help making this from my 6-year-old son Alfie. He's always been interested in this podcast and ...
B1 - Song Lyrics - White Lion - Cry for freedom
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Cry for freedom by the 1980s glam metal band White Lion which was requested by a listener cal...
B2 - Protests and protesters
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about language related to protests and protesters. You can read the transcript for this episode and complete the language ...
C1 - Language, dialects and accents of the UK
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the different languages, dialects and accents of the UK. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-eng...
B2 - Inflation
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about inflation and language related to finance and the cost of living crisis. Visit Learn English Vocabulary to read the ...
B1 - Song Lyrics - Guns N' Roses - Appetite for destruction
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Guns N' Roses song Welcome to the Jungle. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 l...
B1 - Song Lyrics - Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 lear...
B2 - Song Lyrics - Taylor Swift - Cardigan
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack discusses the lyrics to the Taylor Swift song Cardigan.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabular...
C1 - Tesla - Part 2
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second podcast in a two-part episode on Tesla. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdverti...
C1 - Tesla - Part 1
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A listener requested a podcast on Tesla. The language connected to this topic is advanced. I have split the podcast into two because there is too much...
B1 - Song Lyrics - Encanto - We don't talk about Bruno
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack looks at the interesting vocabulary from the song We don't talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the film Encanto.Support this podcast ...
B2 - Song Lyrics - Adele - Easy on me
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack looks at the lyrics to the song Easy on me from Adele's most recent album and discusses the meaning and interesting vocabulary. Support this ...
C1 - The Royal Family
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack looks at vocabulary related to the royal family. To read the transcript when you listen visit the podcast page on the Learn Engl...
B2 - Rockets and satellites
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast, Jack talks about the Atlas V rocket launch and describes B2 vocabulary related to space and satellites.Support this podcast at — htt...
B1 - Song Lyrics - One Direction - Long Way Down
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about the vocabulary and meaning of the lyrics of the One Direction song Long Way Down.Support this podcast at — https:/...
B1 - A scene from a film - Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about a scene from the film Dead Poets society and lots of B1 / B2 language. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...
C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Openness to experience
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of openness to experience.You can read the transcr...
A2 - The Physical World Quiz
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack describes 8 words you can use to talk about the physical world and you have to try to work out what the words are. Read the tran...
C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Agreeableness
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality that's related to the trait of agreeableness. You can read the tran...
C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Extraversion
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about language you can use in Part 1 and 2 of the speaking part of an IELTS test. In these sectio...
B2 - Song Lyrics - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to the Elton John song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He looks at the interesting vocabulary and tries to int...
B1 - Song Lyrics - My Chemical Romance - Cancer
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Cancer by My Chemical Romance and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning....
A2 - Past tense - The pronunciation of -ed endings
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the past simple and focuses on the pronunciation of -ed endings. This podcast was requested by a listener so has mor...
C1 - Art, History and Movements
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different movements in art from the renaissance to contemporary art. This is an advanced vo...
B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVo...
B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about the language used by MotoGP commentator Nick Harris.You can read the transcript for the podcast on Learn English Voc...
B1 - Creative collocations
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about collocations and vocabulary related to the verbs read, write, paint and draw.Read the transcript for this podcast on...
B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack looks at some language connected to this evening's NASA mission to Mars.You can read...
C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack looks at the vocabulary in the last three verses of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin.You can read the transcript and join in th...
C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the interesting vocabulary from the first verses and chorus of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. You can read the t...
A2 - The hardest journey
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the hardest journey he has ever made. The language focus is question forms a...
B2 - The Legend of King Arthur
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about the legend of King Arthur. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - The Legend ...
C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. Yo...
B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the questions you can ask when you are getting to know someone. The podcast focuses on the uncontroversial topics of...
B2 - Song Lyrics - Ralph McTell - Streets of London
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Streets of London by Ralph McTell and discusses the vocabulary.You can read the transcript an...
B1 - The Natural History Museum
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about a trip to the Natural History Museum in London.You can read the transcript a...
A2 - Song lyrics - 5 seconds of summer - Ghost of you
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the meaning and lyrics to the 5 Seconds of Summer song Ghost of you.You can read the transc...
C1 - Supernatural
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack talks about the TV show Supernatural and some vocabulary from the show and then there's a quiz of supernatural monsters.You ...
B2 - A perfect job
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack asks and answers five questions about different jobs to explore the idea of the perfect job.You can rea...
A2 - Phrasal verbs for work
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about nine phrasal verbs related to work. You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Lear...
C1 - A Covid-19 vaccine
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks advanced vocabulary from an article in The Guardian about the new Covid-19 vaccine. You can read...
B2 - A person you admire
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about five people that he admires. The vocabulary focus is positive adjectives to describe a pers...
C1 - The most popular pets in the UK
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the ten most popular pets in the UK.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Lear...
B2 - A joke - The deaf bookkeeper
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack explains some vocabulary and then tells a joke. Hopefully, if you understand the vocabulary you will ge...
Song lyrics - One Direction - History
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the meaning and lyrics to the One Direction song History.You can read the transcript and le...
B2 - Negative personality traits
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about ten adjectives that can be used to describe negative personality traits.You can read the tr...
B1 - Song lyrics - Shawn Mendes - Stitches
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the meaning and lyrics to the Shawn Mendes song Stitches.You can read the transcript and le...
A2 - Weather quiz
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack tests your knowledge of 6 weather adjectives and them presents some more vocabulary you can use to talk...
C2 - A news story - A Covid vaccine
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack focuses on some C2 Advanced vocabulary from a news story about a Covid vaccine. Read the transcript and...
C1 - Song lyrics - Ed Sheeran - Castle on the hill
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the meaning and lyrics to the Ed Sheeran song Castle on the hill.You can read the transcrip...
B1 - US Election vocabulary
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary related to the US election and voting. You can read the transcript, complete an ...
B1 - At the zoo
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Learn English Vocabulary, Jack talks about a trip to the zoo and focuses on the use of discourse markers to stow the order or seque...
A2 - Phrasal verbs - Morning routine
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about 12 A2 pre-intermediate phrasal verbs you can use to talk about your morning routine. You c...
C1 - Song lyrics - Lee Ann Womack - I hope to dance
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to Lee Ann Womack song I hope you dance.You can read the transcript and leave a ...
B2 - Phrasal verbs for socialising
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about eight phrasal verbs related to socialising.You can read the transcript, test yourself with ...
B1 - Talking about money
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about ten verbs you can use to talk about money.You can read the transcript, test yourself with a...
A2 - Describing people - height and size
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about adjectives you can use to describe a person's appearance. Support the show (https://ww...
C1 - A scene from a film - Skyfall - A tale of two rats
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the advanced vocabulary from a scene from the James Bond film Skyfall.You can read the tran...
Song lyrics - The Beatles - Let it be
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to The Beatles song Let it be.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on...
B1 - The town where I live
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks the town where he lives in England and about lots of vocabulary you can use to talk about where y...
A2 - What do you love?
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about things he loves and lots of verbs you can use to say what you love.You can read the transcr...
B1 - Learn and forget
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different ways you can use the words learn and forget.You can read the transcript and leave...
A2 - What are you afraid of?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different language you can use to talk about fear and say what you area scared of.You can r...
C1 - A scene from a film - The Godfather - Opening scene
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the interesting language from the opening scene of the film The Godfather.You can read the ...
B2 - Song lyrics - The Beatles - We can work it out
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to The Beatles song We can work this out.You can read the transcript and leave a...
B1 - Types of films and TV series
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different types or genres of film and TV series.You can read the transcript and leave a com...
A2 - An unlikely hero
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about an amazing animal that has been honoured with a special award.Support the show (https://www...
C1 - Song lyrics - Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to the Jimi Hendrix song The Wind Cries MaryYou can read the transcript and leav...
B2 - On the road
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack roleplays a conversation in a car and then looks at some vocabulary related to driving.You can read the...
B1 - My first job
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack tells the true story of how he got and lost his first job and focusses on lots of language related to g...
A2 - How are you feeling?
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack roleplays 10 feelings and it's up to you to work out what the feelings are.You can read the transcr...
C1 - A scene from a film - The Shawshank Redemption - Get busy living or get busy dying
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about some interesting or important language from a scene from the film The Shawshank Redemption....
B2 - Conspiracy theorists
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about conspiracy theories and related language.You can read the transcript and test how well you ...
B1 - Going shopping for clothes
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack is a shop assistant in a high street clothes shop and he helps a customer buy a shirt. The language foc...
A2 - Asking for help
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about some different questions you can use to ask for help in different situations.You can read t...
C1 - Song lyrics - The Beatles - Penny Lane
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the important or interesting vocabulary from the Beatles song Penny Lane.You can read the t...
C1 - Communication skills - making a point
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this C1 Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about advanced communication language. You can read the transcript and test how well you have ...
B2 - Crimes and criminals
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this B2 Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about 10 different crimes and the words for the criminals who commit them.You can read the tra...
Describing food
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this B1 Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about adjectives you can use to describe food.You can read the transcript and test how well yo...
A2 - Oops! I've broken it
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this A2 Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about eight verbs you can use when you have had a little accident.You can read the transcript ...
C1 - A scene from a film - Network - I'm not going to take it anymore
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Advanced Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from a scene from the 1976 film Network.You can read the transcript and...
Disasters
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Upper-Intermediate Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about disasters. You can read the transcript and test how well you have unders...
B1 - What time do you get up?
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about his daily routine and some questions you can use to ask about routines.You can read the tra...
A2 - Travel - by train, by plane
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this A2 Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about travelling and looks at vocabulary related to travel by train and by plane.You can read ...