Rock n' Roll English

Rock n' Roll English

Author: Martin Johnston Language: English Episodes: 510
Martin Johnston hosts Rock n' Roll English, a podcast that feels more like hanging out backstage than sitting in a classroom. Each episode is built around candid, often hilarious conversations with friends, where the topics naturally drift toward life's louder edges-think music, culture, and the stories you don't find in standard textbooks. The whole idea is to absorb the rhythm and slang of everyday English by hearing it used in real, unfiltered chat. You'll pick up vocabulary and grasp grammar intuitively from context, all wrapped in the spirit of rock and roll. It’s an education, but one filled with laughter and genuine curiosity, where learning happens because you're simply engaged in the conversation. This isn't a formal lesson; it's about catching the nuances of the language while listening to people talk about what actually interests them. Tune in to this uniquely energetic podcast for a dose of comedy and learning that’s as unpredictable as it is useful. Just keep on rockin'.
Episodes
Embarrassing Story + RnR Summer "School" 😅 #234 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:30
The RnR Summer "School" is here, but before I give you the details on that, I thought I would share a story with you from when I "worked" as an interpreter (as you can imagine... it didn't go well!). If you are intereste…
How to Deal with Disappointments 😥 #233 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
No prizes for guessing why this is the topic of conversation! 😅 But for non-football fans, don't worry, this podcast is not about football today, just disappointments in general! There's also talk of WhatsApp groups, goi…
Bonus: Immediate Reaction to England Reaching The Final ⚽ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:36
For the first time in 55 years and the first time in my life... England have reached a final! I recorded this conversation with Boom Boom mantes after the match to get a raw reaction... enjoy! 💗⚽
A Dream Come True 😍 #232 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:20
I lived a dream of seeing England play live at a major tournament on Saturday and I bring you with me on the journey 🧳. Come with me to Rome where I meet friends 🎎, get drunk 🍺, sing songs 🎶, lose my t-shirt 👕 and much m…
Bonus: Immediate Reaction to England Beating Germany ⚽ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:54
I was supposed to post this after the match, but I was too excited so I forgot! Anyway, here is a conversation that I had with Boom Boom immediately after the match (the audio quality isn't great, but we weren't really f…
NEW RnR English Online "School" 💻 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21
Now I don't like the word "school", but it's just to make the message clear! At the moment it's still under construction, so please help me by completing this questionnaire about which type of course you MIGHT be INTERES…
Differences Between the UK and Australia 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 #231 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:08
Have you ever wondered what they are? Well we're here to speak about some today, plus there's talk of bears dropping from trees 🐻, fighting wild dogs whilst pooing 😅, expensive Kit Kats 🍫 and lots more! Charlie from The…
Bonus: Euro 2020 Preview... or Euro 2021? 🤔⚽ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:44
⚠️Football Fans Only ⚠️ Obviously everyone is welcome to listen, but if you're not a football fan, you're probably not going to enjoy this 😅 But anyway, we chat about the upcoming tournament with no real name and have a…