Podcasts are a great way to improve your understanding of spoken English. You
can listen to them WHEN YOU WANT and WHERE YOU WANT.
Listen to podcasts about subjects which are INTERESTING, RELEVANT and
USEFUL for you. If you want to be successful in the business world, listen to
business podcasts. If you love football, you can listen to football
podcasts. Exposure to authentic English is essential for students who want to take
advanced qualifications, such as the CAE and these podcasts will help you
prepare for the listening parts of these tests. Pause and repeat to check your
understanding.
PODCASTS ARE GREAT FOR STUDENTS PREPARING FOR LISTENING EXAMS
The BBC has a fantastic collection of podcasts. Some of them are produced for an international
audience so you can hear interviews with non-native speakers of English. These
are usually found on the BBC World Service channel. Other podcasts are produced for a UK audience. These
are ideal for those of you living in the UK or who want to live in the UK.
Listening to British English speakers will make understanding English which is
spoken in the UK easier. These are produced by BBC Radio 4 or Radio 5.
Here is a list of podcasts which may be useful for higher-level English
learners.
·
6 minute English. Learn new
phrases about a variety of topics. (6 minutes) http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/6min
·
The English We Speak. Short podcasts about real
English phrases or items of slang. (3 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/tae
·
The Why Factor. Learn the extraordinary truth
about everyday actions. (18 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/whyfacto
·
Click. All about the latest digital technology.
(30 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/digitalp
·
Forum. Great for practising short presentations
and EAP students. Global thinkers present new political, cultural and
scientific ideas. (7-8 minutes).http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/forum60sec
·
Global News. Best stories from around the world.
(30 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/globalnews
·
Discovery. Analysis of latest ideas and
discoveries in science (25 minutes) http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/discovery
·
Health Check. Good for medical professionals.
(25 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/healthc
BBC RADIO 4
·
Analysis. This podcast examines policies and ideas. (
30 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/analysi
·
Desert Island Discs. Interviews with famous and
successful people about their lives and favourite music. (35 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/did
·
A Point of View. Short reflections on topical issues ( 9
minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/pov
·
Front Row Daily. Interviews with writers, artists,
musicians, actors and directors. (30 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/frontrow
·
Profile. Biographies of people making the news.
(14minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/profile
·
The Listening Project. Interviews with real people in
the UK. Great for listening to different British accents and learning about
British culture (14 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/bbclp
·
The Moral Maze. Live debates about controversial
topics. Great for developing your arguing skills so perfect for aspiring
lawyers and politicians. (30 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/moralmaze
·
Great Lives. Biographies of famous people. (27
minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/greatlives
·
Word of Mouth. All about the English language. (28
minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/wom
RADIO 5 LIVE
·
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo’s Film Review.
Entertaining film show with interviews with famous actors and directors. (90 minutes) http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/kermode
PODCASTS FOR BUSINESS ENGLISH LEARNERS
BBC World Service.
·
English at Work. Office-based about life in an office.
Suitable for Intermediate learners. (7 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/eaw
·
Business Daily. Great for Business English learners.
Learn about global finance and the corporate world. (18 minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/bizdaily
RADIO 4
·
The Bottom Line with Evan Davies. Business Discussion
programme. There is a UK edition and an International edition. Challenging for
high-level Business English students.http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/bottomline
·
Tim Harford. Pop-up Economics. Entertaining Economics
show. (14 minutes) http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/thpop
BBC RADIO 5
·
Wake up to Money. Business and Financial news. (24
minutes)http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/money
So, if you want to really improve your English, listen to a podcast in the
gym, when you go for a run, while you’re doing housework, on the bus, train or
in your car.
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