Learn English with Podcasts: Best Channels for Beginners

When Rina first started learning English, she struggled to understand native speakers. Everything sounded too fast and unclear. Then her teacher gave her surprising advice: "Stop studying textbooks for a while. Just listen."

Rina discovered podcasts—and her English transformed completely. Here's how she did it, and the best podcasts that helped her:

1. "The English We Speak" (BBC Learning English)

• Why perfect? 3-minute episodes teaching common phrases

• Rina's tip: Listen while brushing teeth - learn one phrase daily

• Sample episode: "How to use 'piece of cake' correctly"

2. "Coffee Break English"

• Why great? Explains everything clearly like a patient teacher

• Rina's routine: Played it during her morning coffee (15 mins)

• Bonus: Teaches both British and American English

3. "ESL Pod" (English as a Second Language Podcast)

• Best for: Learning how real Americans speak

• Secret trick: Rina listened to each episode twice - first with transcript, then without

4. "LearnEnglish Podcasts" (British Council)

• Special feature: Has exercises to test your understanding

• How Rina used it: She paused to answer questions out loud

5. "Simple Stories in English"

• Perfect because: Uses easy words to tell interesting stories

• Rina's hack: Listened before bed - learned while relaxing

Rina's 3-Step Listening Method:

1. First listen: Just try to catch main words

2. Second listen: Read transcript (if available)

3. Third listen: Focus on pronunciation and rhythm

After 3 months of listening 20 minutes daily:

• Rina could finally understand YouTube videos without subtitles

• Her speaking became more natural without extra practice

• Even her pronunciation improved dramatically

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Your Turn!
Which podcast seems most interesting to you? Try this:
🎧 Pick one and listen for just 10 minutes today
💬 Comment below: What words or phrases did you catch?

Tag a friend who needs better listening skills! #LearnEnglishWithPodcasts

*"Podcasts taught me more about real English in 3 months than 3 years of classes!" - Rina*

Pro Tip: Speed control is your friend! Start at 0.75x speed if needed.