British Superstitions ๐Ÿฅบ #247

British Superstitions ๐Ÿฅบ #247

Author: Martin Johnston November 22, 2021 Duration: 28:40

The most uninspiring podcast episode title ever, but a fantastic episode nonetheless!ย ๐Ÿ˜ƒ We speak about the strange traditions in the UK as well as the right colour shirt to wear for bird to do its business on youย ๐Ÿ˜…, Mary Poppinsย โ˜‚๏ธ, Tarzan the Catย ๐Ÿฑ and much more! Get on the headphones, sit back, relax and just keeeeeeep on ROCKin', baby!ย ๐Ÿ‘Š


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. Itโ€™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 thatโ€™s as unpredictable as it is useful. Just keep on rockin'.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 510

Rock n' Roll English
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Duration: 26:03
My audiobook is now officially available! It is the audio version of my eBook "English on the Toilet" which I released in 2019. If you would like to buy my audiobook, you can do so via the link below. Just remember to inโ€ฆ
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Duration: 21:33
Today we have a very special guest on the podcast! We were supposed to talk about "intelligent" things like language learning, phycology and lots more, but in the end, we talk about embarrassing stories whilst learning lโ€ฆ
A Bike Trip to London ๐Ÿšฒ #337 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:30
In today's podcast I take you on a trip to London with my brother where we speak to someone VERY special, talk about going to the toilet whilst cycling and lots more! So get the headphones on and just keeeeeeeep on ROCKiโ€ฆ
Chat with My 3-Year-Old Daughter #335 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
Today I have a conversation with my daughter who is now almost 3 and a half. And did you know... kids say the funniest things? So this time it's not much of a language analysis thing, just enjoying the joy of trying to uโ€ฆ
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Duration: 27:48
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Fitness and Wellbeing ๐Ÿ’ช #333 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:24
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Duration: 25:15
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Behind the Curtains... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 4:46
Remember to join my FREE 14 Challenge where you'll learn Advanced English Vocabulary WITHOUT Studying! Just click THIS link, insert your name and email address so I can send you the secret podcast.
Live Shows with Charlie from The British English Podcast #331 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:08
A familiar face (or voice) joins us today to talk about his life podcast in London, so whilst we were at it, we thought we'd also talk about live shows! Plus some talk about getting drunk before weddings (or not gettingโ€ฆ