5 elementos essenciais para English

Ever wondered what National Geographic explorers, photographers, and scientists chat about when they’re not out exploring the world?

We’ll guide you through the best English podcasts for every level – from beginners looking for gentle guidance to advanced learners in search of a challenge.

It may seem counterintuitive (unreasonable or the opposite of what you’d expect), but listening to English podcasts while you do other tasks actually helps your brain to get used to the language.

Note down words you don't catch. You might find you understand them later in the episode when used in a different context. Discovering meaning this way helps you remember better.

A native speaker starts talking, and suddenly it’s like they’ve switched to a different language altogether. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

English is spoken at a slightly slower speed in these podcasts to make following along easier. Every syllable is enunciated (pronounced) clearly.

This takes effort but is highly effective. Before looking at the website official transcript, try typing out what you hear yourself.

Their podcasts are the best for intermediate English speakers. Their English is much easier to understand because it is spoken at a slightly slower speed than usual, which is why I love seis-minute English.

How do you learn English with a podcast? Listening to English podcasts helps develop multiple English language skills. One of the most important skills is listening, which will be improved if you listen to podcasts consistently.

There’s a weekly global news program, a science documentary section, programs about the history of America and a series on American English idioms.

In each short and snappy episode of seis Minute Vocabulary, the hosts introduce new words and phrases, providing clear explanations and examples of their usage.

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Better @ English is suitable for the intermediate student and above, or for the beginner who really wants to challenge themselves. These English language podcasts are accompanied by transcripts and vocabulary notes.

Motivation is key. Whether it's native speaker podcasts on your hobbies or learner podcasts with engaging stories (like