Thanks Luke. I´m really appreciated the interview. I´m 42 and every day I´m trying do my best to learn. This episode bring positive thoughts, resilience learning and never give up! Cheers from Brazil!!

I think he deserves the job he has. He knows how difficult learning english is unlike many native speakers.

Luke, hi! Why i don't stop admiring you, your rich English language, your approach to what you do? Because you are brilliant! I love you, and i love Jeremy Brett whom i have discovered recently quite by chance. I wish you all the best, Luke, you are such a good person!

Very motivating episode, and it's encouraging to keep going both in life and in English learning journey. Thank you Luke and to your humble guest Santi.

Salute to all English learners worldwide. Hope everyone could improve English one step further.

A few years ago, I listened to an episode of you describing how your daughter was born and how brave and calm your wife was. I don't know how old your daughter is now, might be a primary school student. After that, due to the huge workload, I didn't continue listening to your podcast. Today, during the Chinese spring festival, I happend to find you and watched this video on youtube, when you were talking about the 3Ps, it kinda fuels me to pick up English again and step on this crazy quixotic adventure of English learning. It is true that we can just enjoy the process of learning, the connection with people, and let go of the perfect accent, perfect grammar, etc.

Impeccable Luke... You wouldn't believe how much I enjoy your episodes. And this particular one has been superb... so rich!! "Connection, not perfection". 35 years ago I went to Australia for 1 year and a half, 99% of the time with country people and workers; and after hearing you saying this phrase: "connection, not perfection" I do realise now that my communication with most of the Aussies was based on connection fundamentally. All the best to you (from the Patagonia Argentina)

Hi, Luke. Like Santi, I am a native Spanish speaker. I agree with him that some accents are prohibitively hard to understand even for upper intermediate English students. Even though that sometimes I feel clumsy when speaking English, as you say, I have to keep going, leaning in the failure. Quixotic targets are inspiring, but we have know that learning a language is a never ending process. It's a crisp midday here in Buenos Aires, so it is nice to crack on with the rest of your episodes.

Keep your chin up!. Exposure is key - reading a lot, listening a lot, socializing a lot in English. Lean into failure, don't hide from it. English is a broad church - there's a lot of diversity in it. Intelligibility and Identity. It is about connection not perfection. As a native Korean speaker, I love the idea that I can make another cultural identity when I speak English. I feel like I am becoming a different character whenever I speak English. Sometimes, I dreamed in English that is not quite often but lead me to "quixotic' world, though which not easy to describe. I am so grateful to know that this channel as well as meet Santiago in the KZfaq.

Hello All It's my first comment even if i've been listening to LEP vidéos for a long time Just want to thank this guy for his commitment and the effort that he put on those vidéos to help us improve english

Santiago's English is definitely "top notch".. Not the faintest doubt about that.. But it is also truth that he didn't lose his Spanish accent through that long journey.. Which is laudable // Thanks so much for sharing this Video with us. It was entertaining and helpful. Keep on posting and Greetings from Spain 🔆

Thanks a lot for sharing with us such an interesting interview, Luke. Learning a language is not an easy task, it needs patience and hard work. It is worthwhile though. Greetings from Uruguay.

I continue improving my english and I spend 2 years in England and I started to love this amazing language, I would like someday speak as good as Santi does. Thanks for this podcast ❤

Another amazing podcast. I've listened to this podcast twice as you advised. Some useful insights to take away from this. Especially, the way Santi defined how successful his English is with 2 levels. It's new with me. I will think about more on that "internal definition of success" myself. Thanks a lot!!

I have absolutely loved the ideas and experiences shared in this episode. This content is so much needed for learners of a new language. Thank you both. I enjoyed it.

Warm greetings from Sri Lanka.I'm going to enjoy this episode very much and so will everyone else listening to this conversation. Natural, spontaneous language is being spoken. As far as OUP products are concerned, I'm a fan of books on English language and I have been using the OALD since 1987 and in addition I like the Oxford Collocation Dictionary, which is with me since 2017. Apart from that I have got other OUP publications, specially those related to language teaching and learning. I have books about English language published by the Cambridge University Press. All these books are very useful. It's encouraging to watch a Spanish speaking English at this level in addition to his achievement in terms of the present job he does at the OUP. It's a good example that even adults can acquire a second language effectively if the right methods are employed and the learner is equipped with the proper attitude. Thanks Luke for bringing this important discussion to your audience who are dedicated to acquiring English as their second language. Bless you two!!!

I found this podcast very useful. I am in the process of learning the English language as Spanish and your advice was inspiring. Congratulations Lucas. Your way of transmitting is clear, humble and kind.

Hi, Luke!this is Hannah! I have been listening to your podcast for a year! It’s my favourite English podcast! I live in the UK! I love your accent, it’s very clear and beautiful! You have proper humour too! Support, support,support!

Thanks teacher Luke, this conversation was so encouraging for me, now I'm getting prepared for an examination to get B2+, or maybe, who knows, get the C1 level. But what made me reflect the most was about the pronunciation is part of my identity and I don't have to speak perfectly but trying to communicate or make myself understood and connect to people

Fantastic to know Santiago and his trajectory into English learnings and career. Thank you for this episode and the final hints from it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

After listening to the interview, I want to right away sit down to the dictionary. A very interesting and inspiring conversation between two men who are passionate about learning languages. Thank you very much!

In my journey with languages confidence is up and down literary everyday the key is to accept that

I love listening to your podcast everyday, thank you so much

Adore Luke’s speech manner, smart and interesting content of each video! Thanks a lot!

Thank you both of you , i find him great and inspiring for non English speakers and language learners

Gran entrevista! Me ha gustado mucho, Santi tiene razón, todas las pelis en España están dobladas, es imposible escuchar inglés en la tele, ahora con internet ha cambiado todo, pero reconozco que la enseñanza del inglés en España ha sido penosa y por tanto hemos estado muy atrasados en aprenderlo. Gracias Luke pour tu canal de KZfaq!

Hi teacher Luke I am from Pakistan I start my day watching your lessons as English isn't our first language and we have to work hard for learning.I am currently studying at a university completing my degree in English Literature your lessons help me a lot to learn more everyday. Thank you.

Hi Luke, this interview has been so interesting ! It was great to hear from him that sometimes there are no rules to explain the use of English. I really admire your work. Thanks a lot to you and Santi! Ari from Argentina

Hello Mr. Luke. I want to tell you that your skills as English teacher are magnífics. I think that teaching a language in context Is the best way of doing. Congratulation to Santiago for having reach such a wonderful job. Besides, the books from the Oxford University are excellent. I have had the opportunity of using them at a private school with little kids who learn English as a second language and the results were very succesfull. Well, Mr. Luke, all my respects to you And keep on sharing your knowdledge! P.D. could you please, pause a little?(for listening to the pronunciation in a better way?

Nice conversation and wonderful topic. I'll never master English at an extremely advanced level, but I can continue enjoying the process of learning even though I would like to give up at times. Encouraging conversation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great episode as always, Luke! It's always interesting to hear the story of what others have been through learning another language.

Thank you, it was an amaizing podcast 👏! Congratulations and a big thanks!

I’m very motivated with your podcast all of these are interesting, you are a brilliant teacher! Thank you a lot!

Buen dia!! Te encontré en KZfaq y te felicito por tu trabajo... EXCELENTE!!!! Un oyente más de tu podcast y un multiplicador en Argentina!!! GRACIAS POR AYUDARNOS A APRENDER TU LENGUA!!! Un gran Abrazo! Luis.

Thank you Luke for the episode, it was really interesting, for me I am on 45 and I am continuing learning English to get advanced level, iam really intending to get access to Glasgow online master program Appreciate you again to the prodcast

Thank you so much, Luke! This is such an exciting and uplifting interview! I wish I could speak as fluently as Santiago Ruiz! :) It's miles away though so far!

Thank you very much Luke. Your episode is really fascinating.

Luke thank you! In this dark days you and your guests are my rays of Sun)

It's really encouraged me! Thanks~

Great Luke, i discovered your channel a few weeks ago. How wonderful your podcast ! Thanks for helping me to improve my english 😊

thank you so much Luke.All of your lessons are amazing and wonderful also so helpful for me

Thank you so much. I've been learning English for a long time. And now I think I know nothing. So I like your videos and your guests.

Hi Like, I've just started listening to your podcasts and I'm loving them!!

Oh my god his English learning story resonates so much with me... That's so real🤣Thank you for this podcast I'll keep learning!!

I was loving listen this podcast to help me improve my English. Was amazing interview! Thank for all 🌷🤗

Luke, you're very inspiring!

It is a pleasure for me to have discovered you. Your English is marvellous!

I loved it! As a Spaniard I can relate to Santi in many aspects. Lo e oUP books, by the way I also have this gem of first edition of Headway. As well as the other ones. Thank you, I learnt a lot.

Hello, Luck! So nice to see you!) I've been only listening to you but have never seen you! As I expected you look totally different than I imagined) I really like listening to your podcast, you do so useful and essential thing! A big thank you for your work!🤗

Many thanks, it was a very interesting and motivating podcast.

it is a nice conservation. Thank you so much

Very motivating!!! Thanks you ❤🇦🇷

Think you very much for this podcast

I loved the guy! Thank u so much Luke!

Thank you this program is perfect

Hi Luke, it's was so inspiring, so I went to buy the English file to work with, and it's the air I needed. Thank you all

It has been an inspiration to not give up.

Thanks a lot for this great video and yours very useful advisements.

Very,Very interesting. You are a good interwier -If I could say that - people feel confidence and It flows, we can get the best from them. Thank you.

Thank you so much Teacher Luke,interesting topic.I am learning from you a lot, I always have hard time expressing when communicating, thank you again to you,I usually don’t comment,because might mistakes.

I pray god to bless you and your family for all that you do for us

I appreciate your work and started learning english to be fluent

Luke. You are the best; a great english teacher.

Thank Luke for this episode

Brilliant and inspirational episode!!!

Wonderful luka I really appreciate to you this wonderful interview with Santiago 😊

What a sensational video! The video is informative and useful.

Amazing Teachers

Hi Luke! Great conversation with Santi! Motivating episode, thanks for this!

Congrats nice episode sir Luke,I follow you from Morocco you do great job something different,I love your account amazing podcast i Dowland every episode keep going and nice to see you 👍👍👍👍👍

Very inspiring interview. 👏🏻🙂

First time here!! Thank you Luke.

Brave!! Santi!!....Go Ahead!!!

It’s very encouraging conversations about learning English and I really like the flavor English/accent idea.

thank you so much for this great job

Worth watching, thanks

Great episode Luke and Santi, really encouraging. For those who complain about Santi's english level or accent... I would like to know how well do they speak spanish. Go ahead Santi and Luke.

Thanks mr. Luke everyday i learn english listening for prepapration TOEFL test

Interesting conversation and can relate to many things that Santiago said

Thank you Luke, still I'm enjoying listening your podcast great work . #Nairobi kenya

Hi luke. I guess you are already cracking on with the next exoisode. I won´t miss it. Santi I hope you come back as soon a possible to Bilbao. The old town and its great ambiance is waiting for you. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.

Amazing and motivational video thanks

Good to see you and guests

Wow, I was 2 hours late for your live podcast! Impressive, Santi.

Love your podcast Luke!!!!!!

Overall, a great evidence of how far you can get just due to being confident and putting yourself out there. I can also guess that S possesses good personality traits....

I’m Spaniard, I lived for nearly 10 years in London and all the things that Santi is saying here sound so familiar to me😅

A follower from SA 🇸🇦 ✋️

I enjoyed it a lot!

Similar experience. Nothing is impossible. You never know where life will take you ✨️

Thanks for those podcasts

My favorite teacher

Amazing podcast

Thanks so much teacher

Fantastic! I also used OUP material when I was at university in Italy. Ciao Luke!

Definitely I will face the challenges

Thanks for inspiring

Hello, everybody! We love ❤ you Luke here in Russia. Peace to everyone! Luke please, could you do an episode about making Peace with your great family or your superb friends, please?

I really want to thank you for what you do. It is always so valuable material to learn the real language. Thank you a lot:) Greetings from Poland:)

very inspiring!