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martes, 16 de junio de 2026

PODCAST TO PRACTICE

These shows use simple words, clear speaking, and a slower pace to help you follow along easily.

1. Coffee Break English – Short, friendly lessons featuring slow, clear conversations that focus on specific basic topics and simple grammar.
2. British Council LearnEnglish Podcasts – Excellent for daily situations. They follow recurring characters through realistic dialogues and offer free quizzes on their app.
3. EnglishClass101 – Offers bite-sized audio lessons designed strictly for people starting from absolute scratch.
4. VOA Learning English (Voice of America) – Real world news and American culture stories written with basic vocabulary and spoken 30% slower than normal.
5. Podcasts in English (Level 1) – Very short 3-to-5-minute conversations between native speakers using fundamental language. Perfect if you only have a few minutes.

A little faster, but the hosts still keep the language accessible and avoid heavy slang.

6. Culips ESL Podcast (Simplified Speech) – Real, casual conversations about everyday topics, but spoken clearly and at a slightly reduced speed.
7. 6 Minute English (BBC) – A classic weekly show. Two hosts discuss a fun or curious news topic, explaining 6 key vocabulary words along the way.
8. ESLPod (English as a Second Language Podcast) – Uses slow-paced story dialogues followed by a detailed, friendly explanation of the expressions used.
9. Better at English – Real, unscripted conversations at a slightly more natural pace, accompanied by transcripts so you can read what you miss.
10. Plain English – A great current-events podcast where the host highlights a trending world story and then thoroughly explains one specific English phrasal verb or idiom.

Spoken at native speed, but the topics or formats are specifically tailored to help language learners bridge the gap to fluency.

11. Luke’s English Podcast – Hosted by a British stand-up comedian and English teacher. It feels like chatting with a friend about humor, life, and culture.
12. All Ears English – Focuses on American English connection over perfection. It’s fantastic for learning casual idioms, slang, and cultural habits.
13. English Learning for Curious Minds (Leonardo English) – Explores fascinating historical events, weird world facts, and philosophy in clear, engaging native English.
14. Business English Pod – If you need English for work, this dives deep into professional vocabulary for meetings, interviews, and presentations.
15. The English We Speak (BBC) – Super quick 3-minute episodes that break down a single modern English idiom, slang phrase, or buzzword

These are general-audience podcasts made for native speakers. They feature fast speech, overlapping voices, varied accents, and rich vocabulary.

16. Stuff You Should Know – Two charming hosts explain how everything works, from the history of denim to how the brain sleeps. Great for everyday vocabulary.
17. This American Life – A massive, famous storytelling podcast detailing gripping, funny, and emotional real-life stories from all over the United States.
18. Global News Podcast (BBC) – Ideal for advanced British English. Fast-paced, professional world news broadcasted twice a day.
19. TED Talks Daily – Short, thought-provoking speeches on technology, psychology, and science. Perfect for high-level vocabulary and public speaking rhythm.
20. Serial – A thrilling true-crime investigative journalism podcast. If you love mysteries, the addictive storytelling will completely force your brain to think in English.