One of the easiest ways how you can surround yourself with English is to listen to podcasts. You don’t have to travel thousands of kilometres to practice English with native speakers. Popularity of podcasts is increasing and many of them are available for free e.g. on Spotify.
I’m bringing you a list of 8 podcasts which have great contents.
1) THE ENGLISH WE SPEAK by BBC Learning English:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak
Short, practical episodes about common English phrases and idioms
2) 6 MINUTE ENGLISH by BBC Learning English:
Each episode covers a different topic, providing vocabulary and practice in just six minutes
Available on Spotify
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english
3) ALL EARS ENGLISH Podcast by Lindsay McMahon & Michelle Kaplan:
Available on Spotify
Focus on real-world & Business English
4) LUKE'S ENGLISH Podcast by Luke Thompson
Available on Spotify
Various topics offering insights into British culture
5) CULIPS ESL Podcast
Focusing on idioms, sland, and phrasal verbs; real-life situations
On Spotify too
6) BUSINESS ENGLISH POD
A paid version
7) THE FLUENT SHOW by Kerstin Cable
Stories, tips, and ideas for people who learn languages and want to be fluent
Also on Spotify
8) THE DAILY by The New York Times
On spotify
High-quality journalism
For advanced learners
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PODCAST?
1) Think about your level. If you understand neither a single word, nor the key message,
look for something easier.
2) Choose topics you like. Listen to subjects you find interesting.
3) Right length. If you can’t or aren’t interested in listening to something long, don’t. Find
the optimal length for you.
EFFECTIVE LEARNING
Active Listening: Take notes and look up unfamiliar words.
Repetition: Listen to episodes multiple times to reinforce learning.
Transcripts: Use available transcripts to follow along and improve reading skills.
Shadowing: Practice speaking by mimicking the podcast host.
Discussion: Join online forums or study groups to discuss episodes and share insights. Discuss what you heard in your lessons with a teacher.
IDEAS WHEN/WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN TO IT
- On a bus
- In a car – can be hard for focusing though
- When doing a sport
- Before going to sleep
- When doing house chores
- When relaxing on the beach or your sofa during a rainy day
Look at more blog posts about interesting tips, bits of grammar and other recommendations.
Let me know in comments what you favourite podcast is.
TEREZA
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