-Soumya Sahu
Learning or perfecting a language is not a cakewalk but in today's digital world, there are several options available to understand the nuances of a language and improve upon it. Podcasts are one such amazing way to learn a language.
English is a global language that is used across borders all over the world. It is the most spoken language and hence, it is very important to have a command over English if you want to pursue your career abroad, especially in English speaking countries.
To ease the process of learning the English language, here are some of the best English podcasts that you can listen anytime, anywhere:-
Learning English with Voice of America
Voice of America or VOA has created a platform for English learners to polish their language skills through news, information and teaching materials. They have divided the learning curve into three distinct levels - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced - to help every individual according to his comfort. The use of everyday words, idioms and phrases, stories and news makes the podcasts very practical and engaging.
BBC's 6 Minute English
No English learning podcast list is complete without including BBC's 6 Minute English. It is a long-running weekly program series that discusses several topics, with special focus on vocabulary. It also provides several courses, lessons on grammar and pronunciation with different levels to compliment a learner.
The English We Speak
This is yet again another superb podcast by the BBC Radio which focuses on day-to-day English. These are weekly podcasts, usually about 3-4 minutes long, where words, expressions, phrases and sentences used by a native speaker are taught through slow conversations.
All Ears English Podcast
This is a podcast that solves a grassroot problem i.e. learning English rather than studying it. It promises to make you confident in the language, get connected by using it and be competitive on a global scale. The podcast is more focused on professional English used in exams like IELTS and improving fluency in Business English.
This American Life
As the name suggests, This American Life is a podcast about stories of everyday American people. It is an advanced podcast including native conversations. However, it is great to understand the difference in dialects and accents of the same language across several parts of America.
All the above mentioned podcasts are available on Spotify.
Podcasts are a distinguished way to learn and improve English as they are vocal in nature. You may listen to them on the go and it is observed that we pick up on numerous things even when we are listening passively. So, put on your earpods and let the voices teach you the language.
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