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Learn English Vocabulary is a short format podcast that teaches English vocabulary, one word a day, seven days a week!To read the transcript and complete interactive activities, visit www.learnenglishvocabulary.co.uk

Jack Radford

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    • Apr 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 132 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Learn English Vocabulary

    B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 14:20


    In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 13:35


    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 Vocabulary - B1 Upper Intermediate - MotoGP and Nick HarrisSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Creative collocations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 12:03


    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 Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Creative collocationsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 12:27


    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 the transcript and join in the community at Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Mars Perseverance RoverSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 13:21


    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 the discussion on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 Advanced - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 15:01


    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 transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song Lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - The hardest journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 15:01


    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 and discourse markers.You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - The hardest journeySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - The Legend of King Arthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 13:00


    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 of King ArthurSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 20:24


    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. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song Lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 15:14


    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 eating out and going to the cinema.To read the transcript and join the speaking club, visit the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - Song Lyrics - Ralph McTell - Streets of London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 16:21


    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 and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Song Lyrics - Ralph McTell - Streets of LondonSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - The Natural History Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 10:14


    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 and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - The Natural History MuseumSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - Song lyrics - 5 seconds of summer - Ghost of you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 12:30


    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 transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - Song lyrics - 5 Seconds of Summer - Ghost of youSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 20:47


    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 can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - SupernaturalSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - A perfect job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 19:26


    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 read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - A perfect jobSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - Phrasal verbs for work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 12:43


    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 Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - Phrasal verbs for workSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - A Covid-19 vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 13:27


    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 the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - A Covid-19 vaccineSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - A person you admire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 12:34


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about five people that he admires. The vocabulary focus is positive adjectives to describe a person's character. You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - A person you admireSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - The most popular pets in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 14:58


    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 Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - The most popular pets in the UKSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - A joke - The deaf bookkeeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 8:45


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack explains some vocabulary and then tells a joke. Hopefully, if you understand the vocabulary you will get the joke. You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - A joke - The deaf bookkeeperSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    Song lyrics - One Direction - History

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 14:18


    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 leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Song lyrics - One Direction - HistorySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - Negative personality traits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 15:50


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about ten adjectives that can be used to describe negative personality traits.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Negative personality traitsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Song lyrics - Shawn Mendes - Stitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 15:46


    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 leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Song lyrics - StitchesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - Weather quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 6:52


    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 about the weather. You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - Weather quizSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C2 - A news story - A Covid vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 14:08


    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 find more C2 Learn English Vocabulary podcasts on Learn English Vocabulary - C2 - A news story - A Covid Vaccine.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - Song lyrics - Ed Sheeran - Castle on the hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 18:31


    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 transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song lyrics - Ed Sheeran - Castle on the hillSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - US Election vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 9:52


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary related to the US election and voting. You can read the transcript, complete an interactive language activity to test your understanding and practise using the language and complete a task in the comments section on Learn English Vocabulary.co.uk > B2 - US election vocabulary.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - At the zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 11:48


    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 sequence of actions.You can read the transcript, complete an interactive language activity to test your understanding and practise using the language and complete a task in the comments section on Learn English Vocabulary.co.uk > B1: At the zoo.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - Phrasal verbs - Morning routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 12:15


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack tasks about 12 A2 pre-intermediate phrasal verbs you can use to talk about your morning routine. You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - Phrasal verbs - Morning routineSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - Song lyrics - Lee Ann Womack - I hope to dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 15:46


    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 comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song lyrics - Lee Ann Womack - I hope you danceSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - Phrasal verbs for socialising

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 10:05


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about eight phrasal verbs related to socialising.You can read the transcript, test yourself with an activity and complete a task in the comments on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Phrasal verbs for socialisingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Talking about money

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 9:47


    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 an activity and complete a task in the comments on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Talking about moneySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - Describing people - height and size

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 10:16


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about adjectives you can use to describe a person's appearance. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - A scene from a film - Skyfall - A tale of two rats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 10:47


    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 transcript, test yoruself with an activity and complete a task in the comments on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - A scene from a film - Skyfall - A tale of two ratsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    Song lyrics - The Beatles - Let it be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 11:03


    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 Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Song lyrics - Let it beSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - The town where I live

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 11:19


    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 you live.You can read the transcript, test yourself with an activity and practise using some of the language in the comments on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - The town where I liveSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - What do you love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 11:12


    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 transcript, test yourself with an activity and practise using some of the language in the comments on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - What do you love?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Learn and forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 10:19


    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 a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Learn and forgetSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - What are you afraid of?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 14:00


    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 read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - What are you afraid of?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - A scene from a film - The Godfather - Opening scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 14:22


    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 transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - A scene from a film - The Godfather - Opening sceneSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - Song lyrics - The Beatles - We can work it out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 9:54


    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 comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Song lyrics - We can work it outSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Types of films and TV series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 12:03


    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 comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Types of film and TV seriesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - An unlikely hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 8:29


    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.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - Song lyrics - Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 12:42


    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 leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song lyrics - Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries MarySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - On the road

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 8:05


    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 transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - On the roadSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - My first job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 13:51


    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 getting a job.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - My first jobSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - How are you feeling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 7:33


    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 transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - How are you feeling?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    C1 - A scene from a film - The Shawshank Redemption - Get busy living or get busy dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 11:25


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about some interesting or important language from a scene from the film The Shawshank Redemption.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - A scene from film - The Shawshank Redemption - Get busy living or get busy dyingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B2 - Conspiracy theorists

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 12:35


    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about conspiracy theories and related language.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Conspiracy theoriesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    B1 - Going shopping for clothes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 12:52


    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 focus looks at useful or interesting vocabulary.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Going shopping: ClothesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

    A2 - Asking for help

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 8:14


    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 the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - Asking for helpSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)

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