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(...) English podcasts are a great way to learn a language. Find a list of the best ones for beginners, advanced learners and tips to get the most out of them.
(…) Podcasts are amazing because they can entertain and educate, even without your full attention. If you are learning English and would like a few podcasts to help, there are loads of choices. Podcasts are just one of many fun and effective language activities you can include in your routine. We’ve listed the best English podcasts for both beginners and more advanced learners below. We’ve also included some tips for getting the most out of podcasts, so keep reading to find out more about the best podcasts for learning English.
The 7 best English podcasts for beginners
Learn English Podcast from the British Council
The Learn English Podcast is excellent for beginners. It is aimed at English language learners from A1 to B1 levels and episodes are discussion-based and cover common everyday situations. Every episode comes with a transcript and a support pack with exercises to test your understanding. There’s even a free app! If you want to learn British English, this is a great place to start. (…)
Voices of America: Learning English
If you want to learn American English, then Voice of America: Learning English might be a better choice for you. It’s a clear website that offers different podcasts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL learners. At the beginner level, there are programs focused on basic language skills. Titles include “Let’s learn English,” “Everyday grammar” and “Words and their stories”. If you are at an intermediate level, however, things get much more exciting. Podcasts cover various topics, including health and lifestyle, science, technology, culture, and news, which can be particularly helpful for chatting to friends in English. All podcasts come with a transcript to help you follow along. (…)
6-Minute English from the BBC
Are you short on time? 6-Minute English fits into even the busiest schedules. No excuses! 6-minute English is a news podcast produced every week and is aimed at intermediate speakers. Each episode comes with a list of vocabulary, a thought-provoking question, and a transcript so you can follow along in case you miss some words or phrases. The English here is spoken at a slightly slower speed than usual, making it much easier to understand. In addition, there are hundreds of episodes going back to 2014. Try listening to one six-minute episode per day, and your vocabulary will grow in no time. (…)
The English We Speak
The English We Speak is produced every week by the BBC. This series is even shorter than 6 Minute English, with episodes only 3 minutes long. Each episode focuses on a different English idiom or expression used in the UK, such as “play a blinder,” “take the biscuit” or “to cut a long story short.” If you are learning English to move to the UK, this program is highly recommended. The vocabulary is a bit more complex and is aimed at intermediate and advanced students. Most of them are quite weird and will definitely make more sense after three minutes of context! (…)
English-Learning for Curious Minds by Leonardo English
If you are an intermediate/advanced English learner, and like the idea of “learning weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English”, then English Learning for Curious Minds is another great option. It covers a wide range of topics, from history to philosophy, politics to technology. Each episode is around 20 minutes long, and comes with a transcript, vocabulary list, and subtitles. Alongside the podcast, Leonardo English also has a thriving community of “curious minds”, participating in different events, challenges, and courses. What’s more, the host of the podcast is a passionate linguist himself, and is a huge advocate of the power of podcasts for language learning. (…)
All Ears English
All Ears English is another great option if you already have an intermediate level of English and want a little more entertainment. Unlike Luke’s English Podcast, All Ears is in American English and is presented by two ESL teachers, Lindsay from Boston and Michelle from New York City. The All Ears team also includes two IELTS specialists, Jessica and Aubrey, who feature in some episodes. In very short episodes, they discuss American culture, and explain confusing English expressions in a friendly and fun way. Their motto is “connection not perfection” so expect a focus on everyday English as it is spoken in the real world! Another brilliant feature of this podcast is that Lindsay and Michelle specialize in training people for the IELTS. They produced the show with the IELTS in mind, so anyone about to sit the exam will find it especially useful. If taking the IELTS or moving to the US is your motivation for learning, you might also be interested in our guide to speaking American English.
Espresso English
The Espresso English podcast is made for beginners and intermediate-level learners. It is presented by Shayna who is the teacher at Espresso English and everything from vocabulary to grammar to pronunciation is covered in the 350+ episodes. One of the fantastic features of this podcast is the fact that there are so many episodes and they cover many common problems that ESL learners run into, for example staying motivated or how to use phrasal verbs. The show features American English and if you’re short on time, don’t worry, they only last 5-10 minutes. (…)
Fonte: adaptado de: PARR, M. English podcasts: 14 best podcasts for learning English in 2023. Preply, 2020. Disponível em: https://preply.com/en/blog/the-best-10-podcasts-to-help-you-learn-english. Acesso em: 21 jul. 2023.
Após a leitura do texto, escolha um dos podcasts mencionados, como seu favorito. Depois, redija um texto com dois parágrafos, contendo: a) uma descrição desse podcast, de acordo com as informações do texto-base (usando suas próprias palavras); b) a explicação do motivo pelo qual você escolheu esse podcast. Seu texto pode ser redigido em inglês ou em português, e deve conter de 80 a 100 palavras.
