This is a free sample of LEP Premium. The episode contains clips from my recent premium series: P64, in which I told a couple of anecdotes about catching a cold and travelling to England with my two young children. You will also hear me teaching a lot of the words, phrases and expressions that I used in my stories. The entire premium series will be available for premium subscribers this week, but here is a free sample for subscribers of the free version of my podcast. Links below for more information about my premium podcast series.
Category Archives: Ramble
903. Reading from my Japanese hospital diaries (Sept 2002)
By popular demand I have chosen to publish this episode! In 2002 I ended up stuck in a Japanese hospital feeling very ill and confused. I ended up staying there for about two weeks. During my stay I wrote a diary nearly every day. In this episode I read from my diaries, share my personal experience with you and explain a few bits of vocabulary.
900. Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results (with Amber & Paul)
It’s a catchy title! Episode 900 is here, and what better way to celebrate than by inviting my pals Amber & Paul back onto the podcast? Amber & Paul have been regular guests on this podcast for 10 years. We usually have light-hearted and tangential conversations and these episodes are often very popular with long-term listeners. This time we talk about Episode 900 celebrations 🎉 the title of this episode 🔁 Paris Olympics 2024 🏟️ encounters with dead animals in Paris 😢 Paul’s Olympic marathon run 🏃 the dangers of sneezing 🤧 and more…
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Paul’s Olympic marathon medal 👇
896. A Rambling Chat with Martin Aaron
Martin Aaron is an old friend of mine from the days when I taught English in London. In this episode we chat about being an English teacher, travelling to different countries, the status of English in other places, how native English speakers (don’t) learn languages, stories of learning French in school, and Martin’s memories of boarding school.
Listen to Marton’s podcast 👉 https://pod.link/1742336735
894. LEP Live in Paris! Live Podcast Recording (Summer 2024)
A rambling episode recorded on-stage in front of a live audience in Paris in July 2024. Join my audience and me, as I share scenes from the screenplay for my new Hollywood blockbuster action movie about an English teacher called “Last Lesson”, and the sequel “Last Lesson 2: Fast & Fluent”.
887. Walk & Talk: Health & Diet (Phrasal Verbs)
Join me as I take a walk along the embankment of the river Seine from Louvre to Pont Marie in the centre of Paris. This time the topic is health and diet. Watch out for the phrasal verbs I use during my ramble!
Coming soon to LEP Premium – all the phrasal verbs (+more) in this episode, explained, with practice exercises & pronunciation drills!
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Discussion Questions – Health & Diet
- Do you do exercise or work out in the gym to stay healthy?
- Can you share some tips on how to cut down on unhealthy food in your diet?
- Have you ever tried giving up a certain kind of food? What was it and how did you manage it?
- What are some effective ways to burn off extra calories without going to the gym?
- Do you always manage to stick to a healthy eating routine when dining out with friends?
- Have you ever experienced a situation where you had to cut back on certain foods for health reasons? Have you decided to cut anything out completely from your diet?
- What strategies do you use to fight off cravings for unhealthy foods?
- What role do you think is played by genetics our overall health and well-being?
- Did the pandemic change your daily routines and affect your health in any way?
- Can you share any tips on how to squeeze in forms of exercise during a busy day?
- How do you deal with stress, and does it impact your eating habits?
- Have you ever had to give in to a food craving and then regretted it later?
- Do you have a pet? Does it help to reduce your stress levels, or just make them worse?
- Do you manage to get enough sleep? Do you have any tips for getting a good night’s sleep? How do you wind down before bedtime to promote a good night’s sleep?
- Have you ever tried cutting back on caffeine intake to improve your sleep quality?
- How do you balance out work responsibilities with personal activities for a healthier work-life balance?
- Living in (or near) Paris do you often manage to get outside and into nature very often?
- Have you ever considered going vegan?
- Do you do any brain training exercises or puzzles to keep your mind sharp? How do you fit them into your daily routine?
- How’s your screen time? Do you think you have to cut down on screen time before bedtime to improve sleep quality?
883. A Last-minute Rambling Episode
A spontaneous monologue about being taken by surprise by public holidays in May (in France), a podcast recommendation, and seeing a hard-rocking and hilarious band perform live in a big arena last week. Includes a song at the end as a tribute.