854. The Invitation (Learn English with a Short Story) 

Listening you makes me feel like I'm an English master... I can understand about 99.5% of what you say. A real pleasure!

Thank you for your enthusiastic teaching. You looks like an actor sometimes, which makes it really fun!!

Finally I find a teacher that I like.

It's a pleasure learning English with you! Parliament should give you a monthly payment for spreading the language like that 😊.

You are the best English teacher I have ever seen!

Hello, Luke! Thank you for the story. I think it's a great and a sad story. The guy came to the wrong house. They were not his aunt and uncle, but they seemed to be happy to have a visitor. Maybe they were very old people, maybe they had Alzheimer's disease. And they really didn't want him to leave them.

Hi Luke. Please more videos with short stories and vocabulary explanations. On the one hand, you learn the formal language, on the other hand, you learn the everyday language when explaining vocabulary and you are so good at both!🤟🏻

More podcast like this pls 👍👍 Best regards from Italy !!🇮🇹

Your pronunciation is incredible, you are one of the few people I understand perfectly with the level of English I have right now. Greetings from Cuba.

Thanks Luke! Learning English in a fun way is wonderful!

When it was mentioned that the guy had eaten a pot roast I had a thought it had been made from his cousin😅

I am of one your premium listeners because you're such an amazing teacher. I enjoy listening to you, and your teaching is great. Thank you!

The best podcast! The best story teller! Love you❤❤❤

Hello there! Tonight's weather where I live, with its wind, thunderstorms, and rain, is setting the perfect mood for a creepy story. The wind is howling, thunder is rumbling , and rain is pouring down, creating a frightening atmosphere outside. And I love creepy stories 👀

Your voice and pronunciation is extraordinary Lucas. Thank you!

Excelente voz, pausa, ritmo, para educar el oido. Gracias, gracias

OMG ! That was spine-chilling. I expected a more dramatic ending, though! Thanks for the content. I love your podcast.

Hi, Luke! The moment you read the first lines, I expected to hear something like the story about how a cousin lured the main character to his house and locked him in a room with an enormous wild very aggressive Brazilian cat. The story was written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Though I was mistaken, the story you read is not less tense, creepy or scary. And I don’t think he confused the address. Remember, he had never contacted them, let alone seen them, and all of a sudden, he got invited to their place . It looks very suspicious , to say the least. The character of your story was clever to follow his gut feeling, which saved his life. Thank you for all your episodes. And congratulations for your baby son. May he be a healthy child!

Thank you for your podcast. It is very useful for me to learn English

This is just AMAZING! The best video ever! Everything is in one: super story, explanation (in normal human way), vocab, and grammar. It is a big job!!! Bravo! Thanks much, Luke, for this opportunity to learn English with you. I subscribed to your podcast - the smallest thing that I can do for you. Thank you very much, for your work! ❤

Thank you very much for the fun lesson! I really appreciate that I can learn English through the stories. Your voice is so good. Many thanks 🥰🙏

That “insistent” acting is brilliant 😆

Hi Luke, It is only yesterday that I came across your podcasts. A genuine pleasure to hear speaking english as if a friend was talking to us. Or sharing part of the afternoon, casually chattering with us in our living room. Today I listened to the short story you called The Invitation : I found it really thrilled and compelling ! Let me tell you why. As soon as the author drove through the countryside, signs of desolation appear - scattered here and there in his story : the poor reception of the phone, the old fashioned map he had to rely on, the roads without any names and the scarce post signs if any... at last this thickening sense to be away from any kind of civilisation... Lost ! Let's go further... The house completely covered in leaves, branches and overgrown trees : there we are ! At that stage, I felt we were heading to a kind of a split space-time story ! (which would have been fine, too) Ant then, comes this fairy-tale encounter. Now, imagine the old couple ; from their point of view a stranger has suddenly appeared in the night, a lonely young man lost in the remote countryside. Well,then : a warm -hearted welcome will confort him, for sure, and what's best than a nice stewed meal to lift his mind up ?! We would had been grateful to any parents if our beloved son - those room is shut since its departure (or death ?) - had recieved such warmful greetings. And since the lost young man showed signs of trouble or despair - he never stopped talking of his family and of a cousin whom he should meet here - We decided to keep him here over night - sound and safe - presuming that a return home would have been too hazardous in his state. The following development gave us reason - for as soon as we headed to our son's room - left empty since his departure - and getting it ready for him, our young fellow had vanished ! Disappeared in the thickness if the night ! What a weird feeling indeed ! For my part I do believe this story is true. It also can be seen as a metaphore of what this young man was then living. Il belongs to him and only he will find out. What is sure is that he still recalls it seven years later... Kind regards

Great thanks for your job!!! It's enormous help for those who needs to practice their English.

Luke , please make all your videos like this video include analyzing the vocabularies and grammars

Thanks Luke! You are wonderful. It was a pleasure to be here with you during this time, listening, learning, laughing and imagining the meaning of the story...

Hi, Luke! I hope you're great! Please, more of this kind of videos!! I really enjoy and learn with this video format. 🙏. Geetings from Venezuela.

Thank you so much Luke! The very useful podcast. After your lessons I get to know many new words. It’s really priceless. ❤

You're an amazing teacher! You deserve a medal (or maybe a monthly award) for helping people learn English! 0:00: 📚 The podcast episode features a short story used for teaching vocabulary and grammar. 5:45: 🃏 A visit to the aunt's house turns into a fun game night of Uno. 12:30: 👥 A man receives a dinner invitation from relatives he has never met before, leading to a surprising and remote encounter. 18:00: 👻 A mysterious and potentially scary story about strange people and odd behavior. 23:58: 📶 The video discusses phone reception and network coverage. 30:00: 🗺 The video discusses the concept of layout and giving excuses in conversation. 35:49: 🍽 A man finishes a meal prepared by unknown people, raising questions about their intentions. 41:58: 🚗 The speaker discusses the efficiency of different types of cars and explains the meaning of 'puzzled look'. 47:34: 🤔 The video discusses assumptions and irritability in a situation. 53:19: 🤔 The speaker recounts a story of going to the wrong house and causing confusion with their mom. 59:33: 🎙 The speaker discusses the plan to cover grammar in a premium episode and encourages listeners to sign up for it.

I wish everyone spoke english like you

HI. Luke! I think it was a coincidence. And these old people were also waiting for their nephew, whom they hadn't seen since he was a little boy, and they were playing UNO with him... Thank you for the interesting story. I can't wait for the P55

You are the best teacher that I have ever seen.❤

Thanks for helpful videos. I like your clear voice. I'm from Japan, and I had allergic to English. I didn't have confidence to use English, especially in grammar. You explain difficult words easier, so I can understand these stories.

This old couple probably needed some company. The author imagined something scary but in fact there was nothing to be scared about. Too much imagination. Keep on the nice work.I really appreciate the way you present stories and the quality of your commentaries.

Thank you for this outstanding podcast experience, Luke

Luke, I hope you’re well. You’re the best guy who teaches English. I appreciate it. Wish i talk like you clearly.

Thank you for sharing a Premium episode. You sound like having a bad cold, hope you get better Luke.

Thanks so much Luke for all your podcasts especially when you share with us the short stories; I love listening and reading them👍👌😊

when I feel lonely working on my projects and documents at night, I always come to your podcast, thank you teacher Luke

It is the first time I hear your podcast and I absolutily loved it . I learned a lot in a very pleasant way. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you. Regarding the storie, I think he was very clever to get away from there, because the night would bring the really scary part of it.

I really like your short stories but sadly have finished all of them recently. Hope you can introduce more stories ;) Thanks!

I didn’t except that learning grammar and in general English could be interesting.❤❤ Thank you

I don't think it's a true story, and to tell the truth I did't feel scare, lol, but anyway I love to hear podcast, almost every morning I listen to your podcast on my way to office, and because of you, my listening skills especially hearing British accent is improve so much. God Bless You Luke.

I like your podcast for many reasons. I wouldn't enumerate them, but you simply have become my source of inspiration for acquiring the language the most practical way. Thanks very much for bringing us all very interesting episodes one after the other.

I live in Canada ( French speaking side ) I would like to speak English fluently and I found this video, but your English isn’t like other people speak here but it’s very interesting like it . Thanks.

Its fun story cause GPS never lies. You can download offline maps and GPS will work no matter why. Satellites never lie. Phone reception and internet connection may have some issues with coverage, but GPS never.

Hello Luke ! This is Hailee who is from China ,l like the way how you teach and hope you can tell more stories in the future ❤

What is the main reason to attract to you programme is clear pronunciation. That is remarkable to non native Lerner. That capability only few have

Hi Luke, you make such a good podcast,I improve my listening skills

I listened to this story twice: during the day and late in the evening. The time of day affects reception! In the evening, the story seems more terrifying. And your comment on this story, Luke, makes it even scarier when you suggest what might have been an ingredient in the dish, what might have been in the locked room. Such uncertainty and ambiguity stimulates our imagination and evokes greater fear than some obvious bloodthirsty monster.😮

Bless you for your great work 🙏

Hi, Luke, I am delightful to hear the story. As I said before you are fantastic narrator. I love that ❤

Thanks a lot for sharing these enjoyable histories with us. It's really nice to listen to you, and moreover we learn a lot of you. Have a wonderful day! People like you deserve it 😊

I just want to say that I am watching this episode from Iraq. I would like to say that the most beautiful thing in this video is that when you made the sound of the door in the creepy houses 😂😂😂

Wow 😲! We've been in for a treat, Luke! A thousand thanks 🙏 for the podcast! I've loved 😍 this preternatural, beyond-the-grave, sort of Stephen-Kingy, Carpenter-ian short story, with a delicate touch of Hitchcock on it. I couldn't help but being all the time mulling over The Mist, Psychosis... An invigorating shot in the arm for starting the week! Wish you a fruitful one!

I found myself starting blending the listening style where I'd started listening from the very beginning with listening never versions from time to time, right after which I unexpectedly thought of Luke at the age of, e.g. David Crystal, still talking to us through his brand new headphones and microphone, equipped with all the cool features most of which don't exist yet, and he's still talking to us, teaching English to us and billions of newer generations including all the famous celebrities, politicians, most of which are your premium subscribers.😅

Thank you, Luke, you are the best. Great Podcast.

Teacher Luke, you are truly good at making sound effects.❤❤

Thank you so much Luke for your excellent videos! Merci beaucoup Monsieur! 😊

Thanks

I've chills... A strange atmosphere took hold throughout this story which lead me to imagine what could happen in such a weird situation. Brrr

Super & Great Sir. Thanks very much Sir.

The old people were very alone. They się not have anybody, mayby they lost their son or daughter... Anyway the situation was really scarry. I would escape but the next day I would try to find the old people again to solve the misunderstanding situation. Thanks, Luke

Hello Luke, thank you for another story! I like very much the way you teach english. With your stories I improoved noticeably my leastening skills!❤️❤️❤️

Thank you very much, Luke😊. Learning English through story was engaging as always. My favourite type of podcast on LEP. Do them more often, please 🙏 I wanted to add that your podcasts are included in the recommendation list for emproving listening skill, in the first place, by one popular English school in Russia - Inglex. This was exiting to find out 😉

You are amazing, I really enjoyed it. 😊 thanx!!!

More podcast like this pls 🙏 best regards from Brazil !!! 🇧🇷

Thank you! Great story!

Dear Luke: Thanks for your explanation in English. I am studing English since few months, and my teacher have sent me your video. It was amazing, entendible, with clarity and very interesting. You have an excellent communication and voice. Thank you a lot again :)

Nice, very helpful. I have been listening to these english podcasts in the past two months and it's very helpful to improve my English. . I found that learning English from Story and News is the best way to improve the fluency. Great job, many thanks!!

Hello Luke sir ... I'm from India 🇮🇳 I love your videos, following you before some time. Today's stories is very nice , in between the story your small small sentence ( with smile 😂 ) make my day . Thanks for the nice story.

Hi sir. To be honest I always pick up more useful vocabs from your podcast. You really deserve millions of respect. I am from Morocco.

Thank you very much for this! I find it very usefull and enjoyable!

Hello there. It was a pleasure to listen this story and pick up some useful expressions. Also I love your jokes. Thank you very much for so attractive way of studying. 😊

This new podcast episode which I've just finished listening was really interesting🌟. I really enjoyed it! Thank you for everything! 😁

The layout of this scary story is fantastic , but your previous story with the Sherlock Holmes and Watson is quite fun, I love to listen them before bed time. Thanks a lot for your awesome work

Terrific ,thanks a lot🎉👏👏👏👏

I've been listening to this story for the third time, I write down the most important and useful words and phrases. And it's really helpful for improving my English, I think. Anyway, Luke, I just wanted to say you that you are an incredible teacher. And you are the number one teacher for me. 🎉❤

Hi there, I find the story useful for English beginners. While learning a language, one needs entertainment! And this story allows to create mystery without a particular complicated plot. Listenning to your explanations is useful for all levels! You are great!Luke, I'm from Siberia and I wonder if you are going to make a video next year on any of W. S. Maugham's stories. It's going to be 150th anniversary of the writer. If you haven't had such plan, may I ask you to think of one😊?

I am very pleased to sit listening to you Luke entertaining me and finding myself taking notes as l used to do some 30 years ago during english classes.

Thank you so much for your podcast

Hi Luke! Thank you very much for your podcast. It really helps me to learn English. There are a lot of interesting stories, interviews, visitors. I like your family and your relationship in it. It was very touching to listen your discussion with your wife and daughter when you gave a birth to your son. You are like my relatives from other country))). Be happy and thanks a lot!!!

Hello Luke, I really like this kind of videos ,it's understandable and enjoyable ,thank you very much, I appreciate your work to came up with this wonderful video ❤.. Your fan from yemen🇾🇪

One of the great teacher i hv seen, im from Sri lanka (ceylon,)

Thank you teacher Luke. I enjoyed the story. I cringed when his mom said his aunt called and said he never arrived. At first I thought he was rude. Later I was very happy to learn that he got a narrow escape. Thank you.

you are the best teacher and comedian I have ever know . Those two combined your episodes never get boring Luke

It's a scary experience to think about，I also have a big family，I don't know how many Cousins I have, but I do know that Apple Maps and Google Maps sometimes take me to the wrong places. I think it could happen. Thank you for sharing❤❤

Thank You 😀 You are the BEST teacher I have ever met 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I’m French and I want to go in Canada to live my whole life. U are really clear when u speak. I love it. Thanks

Hello Luke, I love this episode. It is interesting and informative. Thank you so much. 💓

good morning luck ,your pudcast is so useful and brilliant even i learn the English language through listening to you ,so thankful ❤❤🙏

Gripping lesson! It may be worth considering submitting the premium area if this is the level of teaching you can provide ;) Thank you for all your hard work! I appreciate it so much

Thank you for teaching your way of teaching is wonderful.

thank you very much luke, for your nice, clear and understandable explanation I really love it

Thank you, Luke. It was so useful. I find that the format of the short stories with your explanation is very good way to memorise new English words. Please keep doing it.

I'm greatly thankful to my lacturer Mr. Turab Phd English who give me your platform ❤

I came back to English and I'm glad to watch you again! 😊

Thank you so much for your outstanding podcast. I really enjoy listening and learning. You are the best English teacher!

I really like voice, pronunciation of Lucas and the story telling way to teach English, and I will continue follow you. Thanks.

Amo este canal, me ayuda mucho con el ingles porque nosotros los hispanos cuando escuchamos a un gringo por telefono tenemos que imaginarnos las palabras en la mente si o si . Y esta forma de enseñar me ayuda mucho ya que puedo, escuchar la pronunciacion y ver la palabra a la vez, acompañada de una hermosa voz masculina.