Better at English podcast – Short episodes. Natural conversation. Transcript and notes on website, with vocabulary and grammar.
6 minute English – A 6 minute podcast every week from the BBC World Service (British English). Almost natural speed and an interview format. Key vocabulary is explained. Transcript available from website.
OneStopEnglish – the road less travelled – 4-minute episodes of this mini-drama for English learners. Fun characters and easy to follow stories.
Listen to English – learn English – UK based, short episodes (3 – 5 mins) with transcript
ESL podcast – US English. Many episodes on different topics. Intermediate level. Some free services – some you have to pay for
Echat Vancouver – English conversation from Yuko in Canada!
British Council – Learning English podcast – Conversational, simple English on a variety of topics. 5 – 10 minute programmes.
Exclusive! Travel Podcasts
Try these travel podcasts to improve your listening and learn about some interesting places at the same time. The lessons can help improve your vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as your listening skills.
Click on the links below to listen to the travel podcast mp3s and complete the worksheets (available only for KUIS students in the SALC and on Moodle).
Bangkok, Thailand: Podcast (on Moodle) Worksheet (on Moodle)
Sapporo, Japan: Podcast (on Moodle) Worksheet (on Moodle)
