…and I cannot lie! 

I listen to at least one podcast episode a day.

Look for the topic you’re more interested in and go for it. I recommend you to practice SHADOWING. That’s an imitation technique. You listen to a sentence, pause, and not only repeat it, but you imitate it! Imitate the person’s pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm!

Do it, please… at least for a week. You’ll notice how helpful they are and then come back here and let me know!

How to listen to Podcasts?

Listen to each episode 3 times. Try listening to them with full concentration.

1. First, just listen. Try to understand what the contexts and topics are.
2. Listen and read. If possible check the transcription. Most ESL podcasts include the transcription. This is one of MY FAV exercises! It helps you practice pronunciation and improve your vocabulary.
3. Listen again without the subtitles! 

If you ask me, I’d recommend you to listen to each episode until you understand each and every word!

If you are too busy… that’s ok, having a podcast playing in the background will help you get familiar with the sounds, rhythm, and English intonation.

What podcast to listen to?

Start with podcasts that focus on learning 

The Past & The Curious

http://thepastandthecurious.com/

The English We Speak-BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak

Elementary Podcasts BBC

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/podcasts

Podcasts in English

https://www.podcastsinenglish.com/

EnglishClass101

https://www.englishclass101.com/

Voice of America Learning English

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/programs/radio

Go Natural English Podcast

https://play.acast.com/s/gonaturalenglishpodcasthowtospeakfluentenglish

The Realife English Podcast

Conversation and Pronunciation: Learn English with the Rachel’s English Podcast

https://rachelsenglish.com/podcast/

Then, listen to more conversational podcasts:

All Ears English Podcast

This American Life

https://www.thisamericanlife.org/

TED Talks daily

https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/ted-talks/ted-talks-daily

Curiosity Daily 

Entrepreneur on Firerepreneur on Fire

https://www.eofire.com/podcast/

Stuff You Should Know

http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts/

The Nerdist

Again!

Choose one, give it a try and…

Please, do it! at least for a week. 

You’ll notice how helpful they are and then come back here and let me know!

Yours truly,

Gabby.