Lessons just got a lot more fun: learn English with Ricky Gervais

 
1 August 2012
The Weekender

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Ricky Gervais is working on a new internet show 'Learn English with Ricky Gervais'.

The Office creator gave few details on the project but says "it's turned out great" and revealed he will give the first episode free before perhaps charging for later shows.

Writing on his blog rickygervais.com today, he explained: "I also finished editing the pilot episode of our new internet project. It will be called "Learn English with Ricky Gervais" and it's turned out great. We hope to have it subtitled into as many languages as possible."

"I'm going to put out the first one free as a taster then work out the best way to distribute. Might charge a small fee or get it sponsored. Unlike the audio podcasts this actually costs quite a bit to make, but even if we charge it will still only be a couple of quid.

"I'm thinking of making a clean version of the pilot available for download so people can put their own subtitles on it and repost it. You can do a Klingon version if you want. Interactive...so (sic)"

The show will co-star Ricky's frequent collaborator Karl Pilkington.

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