Podcasts most popular in the United States●Language Learning

Learn Spanish in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native Spanish speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Release date: 2022-08-23

Comments

1. Wonderful Spanish learning tool - I am at a B-B level of Spanish and currently on season . I love it. I appreciate all the work put into it. Some of it is too basic, some at perfect level and dime a bit harder- but that’s how we learn. Also this should be only one tool in the language leaning journey. The telenovela is especially fun for me- don’t know if there will be more in the future seasons. Yes, for us in the US- a Latin version would be better- but either way I can’t complain. Would like to try the premium content ( any discounts;). Thanks
2023-02-10

2. Great continuation of the series - Coffee Break Spanish Four continues the story of Rory and Maria on the island of Mallorca. I really like all of the context as well as the expressions used by native speakers. The extended audio is perfect to listen to while walking my dog, and then I can review the transcript to really dig into any grammar or new expressions. Not for beginners but anyone wanting to take their Spanish to the next level past the textbooks. I’d love a season set in Latin America too (for the different accents and expressions).
2022-06-02

3. Love this podcast, BUT… - I love this podcast so far. I’m currently on .. I’ve been listening on Spotify but I really want to use the Apple Podcasts app because it’s what I prefer. I’m not sure what the problem is but when I click on “See All” to see the earlier episode of Coffee Break Spanish, my app crashes. I tried on my laptop and it says Can’t connect. Coffee Break Spanish is the only podcast that does this. If you could look into it, that would be great. Thank you :)
2021-07-05

4. Great resource for learning European Spanish - I’ve been listening to the “travel diaries” in preparation for a visit to Spain. It’s been a great resource for polishing up my Spanish listening comprehension and grammar, especially for European Spanish (which I haven’t had any prior exposure to).
2021-05-24

5. We need a Latino version - Let’s be real, European Spanish is only spoken as a primary language in Spain. Latino Spanish is the official language of countries and that’s not even including territories like Puerto Rico. Therefore, Castellano is practically useless for those outside Europe, not to mention, the lisp is just straight up ugly sounding compared to how beautiful Latino Spanish is. Can we please get a practical version of Coffee break Spanish taught by an actual native speaker??? No offense to Mark but his Spanish isn’t perfect and he’s admitted to never even stepping foot in Latin America so how can he possibly teach both versions in this one podcast. Just make another podcast please.
2021-05-02

6. South/Central American Spanish needed - This podcast is trying to teach Spanish from Spain. While it would be helpful for people in Europe, it’s terrible for people from North America or anyone wanting to go to the areas that have a lot more Spanish speakers. Many phrases in this podcast are not said at all in Central or South American Spanish speaking countries. The pronunciation is also not used in the Americas. It would be like teaching England English to people from Mexico. The wouldn’t understand the differences in a lot of words. Boot vs trunk when referring the the storage area in a vehicle. Or flashlight in America is called a torch in England. A torch in America starts fires. There are more Spanish speakers in Mexico than any other country, including Spain. And the language of Mexico is closer to the rest of Central and South America than Spain. This podcast really needs a sister podcast that teaches the most common dialect of Spanish and not the least common.
2021-04-04

7. Absolutely top notch - For an intermediate Spanish liner, you really can’t ask for anything better. I have taken four Spanish classes and listened to many podcasts. CBS is just as good as some of the best classes I have taken in regard to the overall experience and what I have learned. Plus the personalities are very likable. Keep up the good work!
2021-02-15

8. Cara is annoying - Marc is great but Caras pronunciation threw me off doesn’t really help listen to someone that doesn’t speak the language it makes beginners more difficult to learn I understand the concept of Marc having someone to learn the language at the same time as his subscribers but that doesn’t really work out it’s better to have somebody native speaking back at you
2021-01-19

Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special t...

Release date: 2023-03-23

Comments

1. Question related to grammar - Dear hosts, thank you so much for answering my last question! I was super stoked when you guys mentioned my name on the show!I really appreciate it. But today, I have another question related to grammar. I’ve heard you guys and a bunch of other native speakers say they’re wanting to do sth, for example in episode ,but I’ve learnt that you can’t use the present continuous tense with words such as want or know. I’m kind of baffled because I think that this is a grammar error but natives seem to say this all the time.I would like it very much if you can break this down for me. Thanks a million From David Beijing China
2023-01-31

2. Thank you and a question for you - Hi dear hosts, I am Mei from China. This is the first time I have ever reviewed a podcast. Normally I am just a quiet listener. But I really want to say thank you to your team. I have been following your program for years, learning many useful English expressions that I have no chance to get from textbook. Such a fruitful experience! And a small question for you: I notice some of my foreign colleagues usually say “finger crossed” when they are hoping to see something good happen. Can you explain it a bit, and perhaps introduce some similar expressions? Thanks a lot.
2023-01-25

3. So Much Misinformation - Hi there, Im British and came across this podcast. Congratulations to you for feeling you want to help in the world and educate, however a lot of your interpretations are extremely misleading. You are teaching foreigners bad English, that quite simply the English do not use, as your implying. Also wondering what two American ladies are doing trying to educate people to understand English terminology and expressions. One finds this baffling. Your better off teaching people the like for like words the Brits and the Americans use. There are also so many different ways to speak English depending on where you are geographically in the UK. Ladies please stop this nonsense and get your facts correct. Your spreading misleading education on such an old and beautiful language.
2022-12-31

4. The change you made in my life - Hello, you are fantastic. You can’t even imagine what a huge change you’ve made in my life. I used to think that it was impossible to find a way to improve my English . I have moved to America recently and I found out that I can’t communicate with people properly. That I thought I was on intermediate level was an illusion. I tried a lot to use what I knew but in reality I forgot even the simplest words or structures when I wanted to talk. So I couldn’t find a job that I needed to make some money to help my husband to survive in this country. Then miracle happened and I found your podcasts. Now, I think I took the first step and made a great change in my mind- connection not perfection . I feel more relaxed when talking with people- of course with a lot of errors. I manage to save some money to take a course with you guys. Meanwhile, I listen to your podcasts as much as I can. Thank you guys a million for being me angels. Mina
2022-11-10

5. My very first review - I fell in love with your podcast I listen to podcast's episodes , when I'm driving to work and back and when I'm doing house work I get crazy and I'm like overloading with this amount of new information I receive. I also freaked out as I registered for the open conversation club Honestly I'm not a good speaker and I often wouldn't dare talking in English. But when I first told myself you can't do it! I answered "watch me/ try me / oh I will do it / trust me I can do it " May God help me, Thank you and wish you the best
2022-01-19

6. Great show. - I love this podcast, however, it make me uncomfortable when y’all started adding your own political opinion into this podcast. It’s like brainwashing these foreign audience who are not politically educated. All of you say that Chinese is communism. As a Chinese I would say Democrats are much worse. Tax ppl who works hard to help the lazy people who are parasites? This is not a right incentive. I’m not saying Republicans are good. Just saying this is not a political podcast. Adding ur own political opinion would be a huge drawback for this podcast.
2021-10-13

7. Hi. ladies. I love all Ears English. - My name is Jorge P. and I native from Mexico. I have living in in NYC since almost years. And this way to learn English. It has been successful to get another better jobs for me . I appreciate and respect the hard work you do for all the students who want to learn a new language. Sincerely Jorge P.
2021-05-27

8. Having fun binge listening to AEE - Hi ladies, I subscribed a few weeks ago and have been binging on it ever since. I have lived in the US for quite some years but am still not as fluent as I would like to be in English. Your podcast brought me new prospectives as well as gave me a chance to really understand a lot of the words, phrases, concepts and etc that I have been hearing a lot but didn’t clearly know how to use. I also love that you guys are so in touch with what is happening in the US and the world now and give the audience your takes on it. I wish I discovered your podcast earlier but on the other hand I am glad I found you just this year when I am stuck at home all the time doing loads of housework. You made housework fun! Boy am I glad that I have episodes to binge on so I don’t have to worry about running out of episodes, at least for now:). Thank you for the wonderful job and keep it up! All the best, Wendy
2021-05-01

Simple Stories in Spanish is a weekly production of the Small Town Spanish Teacher. Listen along as she tells easy to understand stories to help you learn or practice the Spanish language. Wherever you are in your language journey, Simple Stories will help propel you forward. You can find transcripts of the stories at smalltownspanishteacher.com. You can support the creation of these stories by buying me a coffee (or taco!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher

Release date: 2023-03-12

Comments

1. Bad pronunciations - I’m trying to understand why this podcast is highly rated when it is bad. Pardon me for the harsh review but my first language was Spanish and I am in the process of relearning it. I was excited to learn about this podcast but quickly lost interest. One of the first things you learn in Spanish is how to pronounce the letters of the alphabet which this “teacher” needs extra practice in. I couldn’t make it through an entire episode because of the bad pronunciations. For instance, “D”s aren’t pronounced like “D” in dog but like the “th” in there.some words were mispronounced completely. The purpose of listening to podcasts or the radio in Spanish and watching tv in Spanish is to pick up word patterns and learn the proper pronunciations.
2023-03-06

2. Very helpful - This is exactly what I have been looking for. The stories are easy to follow with a beginner understanding of Spanish while told in a way that helps you learn new words, phrases, and conjugations through the context. It helps me to hear the words spoken slowly and clearly as well. Gracias!
2023-02-22

3. So glad I found this show! - As a parent who’s watched his daughter learn Spanish, it’s been increasingly challenging for me to find new ways to help her engage with the language. Until I found Simple Stories in Spanish! Camilla does an incredible job curating stories and her passion for teaching shines through in each episode. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
2023-02-14

4. The accent is really bad - Do not use this podcast to work on your Spanish. Garbage in, garbage out. Your brain learns from what it hears so you will start sounding like this white woman, who speaks with a very strong America accent. In a connected world where content from native speakers is easily accessible, choose a different podcast or platform. I couldn’t believe someone actually recommended that to me to work on my Spanish. I’ve been learning slowly for a few years and I could immediately tell her accent was so off.
2023-02-10

5. Excellent resource for comprehension - These stories are perfect for comprehension practice for a beginning Spanish speaker. Has an associated website (mentioned in the podcast) with transcripts that are very helpful, too. As some have mentioned, the pronunciation might not be as accurate as a native speaker. I can work on my pronunciation through other resources so that’s not a big concern in my mind. There’s way too much good material that is available as a free resource for me to complain.
2023-01-14

6. Listened to one story - I listened to one story and it was Eduardo looking for a girlfriend. I understood pretty much of it, I just wish I could understand the gist of it haha, but I’ve been learning on and off for years and I have to say this is pretty good. There’s some words that I understand but trying to figure out why she say them like that and why she used them that way, etc. I don’t know where she is from but maybe that’s why. But, overall I like how she use passion and energy explaining the stories. I’m on my second story now. Muchas gracias.
2023-01-03

7. Poor controls - The podcast is of little use to me because there are no sec back or sec forward buttons, only pause and play. In other podcasts, I like to have the text open in one window and the player open in split screen. I listen, rewind and then read the text f I still don’t understand. Cannot do that is this podcast. This buttons are in the text screen in safari, but disappear as you scroll down the text.
2022-12-15

8. Thank you - Great educational resource I find very helpful in my language learning journey. Thank you for producing this and making it available. For the folks leaving the negative comments about accent and so on, I’m glad you’ve reached perfection in your Spanish journey, maybe move on to something you prefer better instead of tearing down something that’s making an effort to help folks out
2022-12-14

Learn French in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native French speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Release date: 2022-08-22

Comments

1. Great way to learn French - I took French many years ago in school, and decided to try and pick it up again. I started with season of Coffee Break French. A lot of my high school French came back to me but I still needed this to get back up to speed. I then got the members versions of season and . After working my way through season and feeling pretty good about my progress, I started season . Whoa that seemed way to hard, so in addition to reviewing some of season , I signed up for the Masterclass which is a bridge between and . I learned a lot and finally got back to season . I am now over halfway through season and I understand and can laugh st the joking between Marc and Pierre. I am still a long way from anything approaching fluency but far from where I started a few years ago. I play Coffee Break French whenever I am in the car alone.
2021-12-21

2. THE most helpful resource - This podcast has a great instructional flow where it has you try to listen, guides you through parts you may have missed and then has you try again! The satisfaction that comes from hearing the same passage with new knowledge and understanding is a win you don’t often feel when learning a language. Thank you!
2021-09-08

3. Superb - I've been listening to Coffee Break French from it's inception. It's an incredible learning resource and keeps things interesting and fresh. Mark is an absolute treasure and has a very soothing voice. Anna is lovely to learn with and Pierre Benoît is always charming and knowledgeable. Merci beaucoup à l'équipe de CBF!
2021-03-20

4. exceptional content - I lived in Paris and in Montpellier, nearly years ago now and have not had many opportunities to speak French over the last few years. This podcast is wonderful for refreshing my memory and learning new vocabulary as well. Marc is a delightful host and so easy to learn from. The free version of the pod is wonderful, but I am truly loving the members version and very happy I made the purchase.
2021-03-15

5. Absolutely fantastic- Adoro esse podcast - I love this podcast. I have listened to all seasons while walking the dogs, and I plan to go back and listen to season and the ones after all over again! I love that I can listen to French songs now and pick up what that are saying and news in slow French as well due to this show! Muito bom mesmo! Recomendo!
2020-09-30

6. Super! - J’ai adoré vos contes! J’aimerais bien si il y avait des épisodes avec de terminologie un peu plus spécifique pour les différents boulots on doit faire: par exemple, j’aurais besoin d’un episode pour les hôtesses de l’air; pour les serveurs de restaurants ou cafés, ect. Merci bien, pour votre travaille! Lou-lou
2020-07-25

7. Easy and entertaining way to learn! - This is a really well develop program to learn French minutes at a time. Classes are very well structured, easy to follow and learn new material. You learn without struggle. The teacher is great and the classes are very practical aimed at learning the most important words and frases to speak French. Really well done!
2020-06-13

8. Incroyable ! - This podcast is a wonderful tool to use if wanting to learn French. The host, Mark, teaches Anna the language and you the listener learn along with her. The episodes are short and to the point so not to overwhelm with information. Definitely recommend for all beginners and even intermediates. Certainly pair this tool with other language learning apps to truly get a grasp of French.
2020-05-27

Coffee Break English is a podcast which will help you learn English in regular 15-minute episodes, perfect for your coffee break! Find out more about Coffee Break English at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakenglish/ . Coffee Break English can help you improve your English with short lessons - the perfect time to enjoy a cup of coffee while learning. The course is presented in slow English which is easy to understand. Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word, it’s more impo...

Release date: 2023-01-31

Through interesting conversations (or at least I hope so!), I want to help you improve your French listening skills or maybe just get you familiar with the French language. If you like my podcast and you wish for some more content, you can help me by contributing on : https://www.patreon.com/talkslowfrench For some questions, you can contact me on my instagram account : https://www.instagram.com/nagisa_morimoto/?hl=fr Music composed by Corrodile : http://hyperurl.co/Clumsy

Release date: 2023-03-14

Comments

1. Amazing French Learning Podcast - After trying a few different methods, i came upon this podcast. My French was decent years ago but haven’t used it recently so wanted to review before an upcoming trip. I am just in awe not only of her skill with language and method, but how broad her knowledge of diverse interesting subjects is! Worth the Patreon subscription for that alone. Merci mille fois!
2023-03-05

2. Great learning curve with Nagisa - អរគ ណ ច រ ន ព កម ព ជ - I am a Cambodian . I used to study french but I lost track for over years because I worked in English speaking organization and yes once a while only that I had chance to use french . Until one day I want to recall le français back . Indeed truly appreciated and enjoyed to this podcast because her slow and soft voice chere Nagisa with her great explanation in English on key words . Will continue to listen to finish all episodes . Tres grand Merci et je vous remercie pour votre aides sur this podcast.
2023-01-05

3. Interesting and perfect for advanced beginners - I love this podcasts. I appreciate the fact that she adds context and explanation in English without overdoing it. I am learning French without getting bored or feeling like the subject matter is too simple for me. These are subjects that I am inherently interested in hearing discussed rather than another podcast about ordering food at a restaurant. Keep it up! The mix of French and English is perfect!
2022-12-30

4. Keep it all in French, please - I am using Comprehensible Input to acquire languages. This would be an excellent podcast except for the constant breaks to explain in English. With a brief glossed vocabulary list and a transcript even early intermediate learners would be much better off without the English.
2022-12-14

5. Content is great, the sound quality is not - I absolutely love the content and thoroughness of this podcast! The explanations of phrases that aren’t necessarily intuitive are so helpful. I just wish there was less bass or something in the sound. She sounds just a bit dampened or muffled or something when you compare with other podcasts. I far prefer the sound quality when she’s interviewing people on the street even though there’s background noise, as compared to when she’s just recording herself.
2022-11-29

6. Helpful podcast! - This is great listening practice and almost exactly what I was looking for. My only complaint is that the host pauses to translate into English too frequently. I prefer to listen and try to understand new words through context, then look at a vocab list or review, rather than having them translated for me right away. Otherwise a great learning tool!
2022-11-06

7. J’adore! - This is SUCH a great podcast for those of us learning French! I love how the host consistently adds context in English, so that those of us listening never feel completely out of the loop, and have an easier time following along. Plus, the topics covered are really great! Have recommended to many friends, and will continue to do so! Side note for the host: some of the earlier episodes I listened to and enjoyed, like the one on the Eiffel Tower, are now missing? Hopefully they will return soon! I enjoy re-listening to them, as I understand more and more each time! Thank you!!
2022-10-07

8. My favorite learning podcast - I took a a few years of French in high school about years ago, and want to improve my conversational French but have difficulty with listening. This is my favorite learning podcast! I like that the host clarifies words and concepts in English so I can make sure I got it, instead of just paraphrasing at the end. I find the subjects interesting, and her energy is delightful. She speaks slowly and clearly, which is excellent for building my confidence. The only challenge I have is that the audio is a little quiet.
2022-09-03

With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Release date: 2022-09-01

Comments

1. Helping me so much! - I am in love with this podcast! CBI is helping me greatly with my learning of Italian. I signed up for the enhanced version so that I can access the notes and the bonus episodes and when I have time to sit and write, I take my own notes as well. Then when I am driving or working out or walking I listen to the podcast by itself. I love the format in that there is a teacher and a native speaker (who is also a teacher) and a student. The student makes the exact same mistakes I make, such as accidentally mixing in a Spanish word here and there, or not bouncing enough on the double consonants. She asks great questions. And the two teachers, both the native and non-native speaker, help so much with correct pronunciation. I spoke to some Italian speakers in person and they said my accent was very good; that I sounded much like a native speaker. Another thing I love about CBI is that they teach how people really speak and they answer questions I was wondering about myself, such as “when would you switch from saying buon giorno to buona sera, and does anyone really say buon pomeriggio?” They anticipate actual conversations and in one of my favorite lessons, language problems, for example, what to say if you don’t understand or if you would like the person you are speaking with to speak more slowly. They teach polite, formal ways of asking questions as well as informal ways; this is so important to me because I would never want to be inadvertently rude in another language! Finally, I think my favorite part of CBI is the kind and engaging nature of Mark, Francesca, and Katie. I just love them. Their love of the Italian language and their enthusiasm and encouragement make a real difference in how it “feels” to learn with this podcast. I am so grateful to them for creating CBI. Grazie
2022-07-06

2. Great way to learn Italian in bite-sized pieces - I’m learning Italian using an app (Speakly) at the same time. It uses more of an immersion approach which is great, but it doesn’t give you as much context as Coffee Break Italian. CBI doesn’t bang you over the head with grammar, but it gives you enough to recognize patterns and know what to use when. CBI also focuses on situations and scenarios, telling you not just how to ask questions but what to expect as answers. It’s the perfect complement to an app like Duolingo or Speakly.
2022-05-13

3. Amazing Teachers! - I have been learning Italian for a few months now and Coffee Break Italian has quickly become the best source of knowledge I have found! The hosts are incredible at teaching the intricacies of the language while making it fun and interesting. They also share a wealth of information as they explain the rules of the language and put it to practice in real life situations. I can’t wait to continue my Italian journey with this podcast! Anthony
2022-04-19

4. This show is a MUST for all Italian Students! - I’m thrilled a friend recommended this wonderful podcast to me! I moved to Italy recently and I’m finding this show to be an invaluable resource! I will certainly be promoting this show on my own podcast, “I’m Moving to Italy!” Ciao Ciao Ciao! - Nathan Heinrich
2021-04-14

5. grazie mille! - It's been a lifelong dream to delve into Italian lessons...ironically, it took a pandemic to give me the extra time--am so enjoying the process (went to the very beginning)--thank you for a thoughtfully-created and accessible podcast--it all helps to keep our global community connected--God bless!
2021-03-29

6. Intermediate learner - I finished the duolingo Italian course and was looking for a new way to supplement my Italian studies - Coffee Break Italian is helpful even as a review! Each episode I either learn something new or get valuable practice speaking questions out loud and forming new sentences. So glad I found this podcast!! Thank you!!
2021-02-18

7. Amazing show. Incredible team. Super fun! - The soap opera is what brought me here. I hope there is a part !! Oh I had to adjust my review because now I love the Magazine! One request- when reviewing the “article” leave un po secondo for us to repeat after the italian before revealing the English. It’s great practice but a lot of pausing on my end. Your the best!! I’ve been learning for months and I’m so happy to have found this fun, entertaining show! Grazie Mille!
2020-12-09

8. Best online Italian - I can’t recommend this podcast enough. I’ve done Babbel, online group classes, and an online tutor. Marc and Francesca are master teachers. They have organized the lessons in such a thoughtful and clear manner. Plus, they mix it up to keep the episodes fun and engaging. Marc has a fabulous ability to breakdown complexities and deliver it with grace and humor. LOVE IT! Thank you for all the great work!
2020-11-19

The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/

Release date: 2023-03-21

Comments

1. Why teach people to use toxic spray? - It is extremely distressing to me that a podcast ostensibly concerned with teaching English is telling people it’s good to use toxic spray in your yard to kill spiders. So ecologically harmful! I also don’t understand why the host didn’t call a local wildlife organization to find out what to do for the baby birds she found. Really upsetting podcast.
2022-08-23

2. O melhor que já ouvi. - É impressionante como o conteúdo deste podcast atrai a atenção dos ouvintes, e de repente você esquece completamente que está ali para aprender. Você se envolve completamente com as histórias que ela conta, com as entrevistas e de repente está compreendendo tudo, aprendendo de forma divertida. Shana tem uma didática maravilhosa, eficiente e simpática de ensinar. Morei anos na Califórnia, estou de volta no Brasil, mas ouço os podcasts regularmente. Minha filha de anos também não perde um. É tão envolvente que até parece que somos amigos íntimos de Shana, Lucas e suas filhas.
2021-09-30

3. Amazing teacher! - I’m so happy ! I just starting following you, and I love it! I’m learning a lot from you! You are a great teacher and it’s easy to learn with your words and the way you always explain to us! Thank you for teaching the people like me! I really want to learn how to express myself in English language and learn more about it . To Speak and express myself polite and properly! God bless you! And I apologize for my writing mistakes!
2021-09-20

4. ｕioiuiii……在于我们ii如何 ……面对别人喔考到o was口 - 一个人一ui筽筽约了你两聚ｉｉｊｕｉｉｈiiioki…………oi鸡哦级以上 ……不过u……这o wasko木锯筽都有jjij噢kio……这些是一筽e……在于如何挤人j……在i was wondering whenoiu k
2021-07-23

5. Shana Thompson Revolutionized my Diction! - Before I started studying under Shana I could not speak or understand English. From street signs to restaurant menus, I was completely lost and functionally illiterate in America. However, under Shana's tutelage, I have become a fluent and adept English speaker and was even able to pass the California Bar Exam!
2019-06-08

¡Hola! Welcome to Spanish from Zero, a podcast for people who are just starting the amazing journey of learning Spanish. My name is Mar, and as a teacher who works with absolute beginners, I decided to create this series of really short and easy exercises for people who are completely new to the language. Cause even if you've started learning Spanish just a few weeks ago, it's never too early to start working on your listening skills!

Release date: 2022-03-24

Comments

1. Not sure how it’s for beginners - I was really excited for the idea that this was for beginners, but the st episode starts with hearing sentences with congregated verbs. Where was the lesson on how to congregate? And then the answers are in the show notes and not given afterwards. It is hard to look up show notes if you are listening to podcast while doing activities.
2023-01-13

In our course we emphasize all aspects of language learning from listening comprehension, rapid vocabulary expansion, exposure to Spanish grammar and common idiomatic expressions used in Latin America, to pronunciation practice and interactive grammar exercises. In our program we discuss the Weekly News, grammar, and expressions, and much more in simplified Spanish at a slow pace so that you can understand almost every word and sentence.

Release date: 2023-03-22

Comments

1. Really helps with comprehension - The structure of the podcast is consistent, having the host and cohost introducing the podcast the same way every time and closing it out every time the same way. So you get used to these phrases and hearing them over and over again. Then you hear the news, which you may or may not know, with a Latin American spin as well. It’s a nice speed.
2023-02-17

2. Not really a podcast - After the first few episodes, this “podcast” becomes a minute long ad for their app. Out of each minutes, there’s about a minute and thirty seconds of new Spanish content telling you what’s going to be in the show today (which can be found in their app)- the rest is a repeat show template and English content explaining that you’ve reached the end of the free content.
2022-07-07

3. Not a podcast - This podcast started pretty well. The head lines and a good five minutes of news for free. For more one had to pay for the app. Never bought the app but I enjoyed the minutes. Loved it. But from minutes it shrunk to minutes and it just became and add for the paid version. And expensive app too. Too bad.
2022-03-25

4. Spanish — English - I really like the speed and I have been trying to improve my Spanish for the longest time but the hardest thing is getting my ears used to hearing them. I would truly appreciate if they can translate everything in English at a normal speed so that I can test how much of it I understood.
2019-08-22

5. Fantastic! - Great way to grow more accustomed to hearing and understanding spoken Spanish. Each podcast is interesting and it’s short enough to listen to several times. I find that I hear and understand more with each repetition. I have only one suggestion : I’d like a transcript of each podcast. There is often a section that I can’t seem to make out the words or comprehend. Reading through while listening would help bridge the small gap I’m experiencing.
2019-08-09

6. Major Bug - The last couple weeks when I go to subscribe to News in Slow Spanish, when I go to My Podcasts it signs me up for some other random podcast. Last week it was Vida Nepotista and now it's downloading something else. I have to unsubscribe or I get some random podcast downloaded. PLEASE FIX. I love the News in Slow Spanish Latino but I have to unsubscribe until this bug is worked out.
2017-08-22

7. Not offering much these days - The people and program behind this podcast are good. The biggest problem is the length. They've dropped the podcast down to less than minutes to help entice you to subscribe to their subscription service. The subscription isn't in my future: too expensive... the lowest rate is $ per year, and with all of the rates above that I'm sure that even $/yr has highly limited content. Thanks for the fun up until now. I wouldn't be surprised if this podcast slowly works it's way out of my playlists.
2013-12-16

8. Great listening practice... - Once you gain some knowledge of a language in a classroom setting, I think it's important that you spend a lot of time listening to the language if you want to gain any sort of proficiency. These podcasts offer such an opportunity that you can take advantage of with very little trouble or expense. As advertised, the Spanish is slow enough to provide word separation, and even if you don't know all of the words, it's still good practice to capture the words you do know while noting the ones you don't. And if you're aware of the news, you may learn some new words in the process. Not all of these news stories are top headlines, so some of them will be coming at you with no background at all in the story. Those are fun opportunities of a different kind. It's fun when you hear about it in your own language later on, and you realize you heard about it first in Spanish. Aside from the news stories, which you can read about independently, the podcasters break into commentary and conversation about the news stories. That's also an interesting challenge, because there's no independent source to help you verify what you think you heard. I have listened to many hours of radio Spanish, and I know that listening is a skill that you will improve upon if you do it often. These podcasts are more kind and gentle than a radio station. Need to practice listening? Recommended!
2013-08-03

Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native German speakers. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Release date: 2022-08-31

Comments

1. A fantastic resource - This is by far the best German language learning podcast I’ve found so far. The detailed grammar segments and Mark’s role of linguist-as-learner combine to answer my questions thoroughly. It’s the next best thing to a live tutor. I have been using this in combination with Deutsche Wells’s online course, and they complement one another perfectly. Coffee Break German ist ausgezeichnet!
2023-02-07

2. I love CoffeeBreak German :) - Thank you guys for providing a mostly free learning service for those wishing to learn another language. I’m using this along with Duolingo to build a strong starting base in German. I’m happy with the progress I’ve made and hope to continue to make as I grow in my vocabulary and grammar usage :)
2023-01-30

3. One of my favorite tools for language learning - I’ve done the full Pimsleur German courses, and I’m working my way through Coffee Break German, and they compliment each other very well. There is obviously some overlap as they start with beginner topics, but the explanations do a very good job at filling in gaps, adding to vocab, and explaining the “why” for some topics. I’ve done a lot of both coffee break Spanish and German. I really like this German one specifically because Mark is learning it at the same time as the listener. Since he has learned a variety of other languages he always asks very useful and insightful questions about grammar, conjugation, etc. and he is able to compare some things with Spanish and French or other languages which can be very helpful if you’re familiar with them.
2022-09-16

4. Very very good. - This has helped me to rekindle my German learning. I was exposed to German as a child but my grandfather wouldn’t teach me and if he did he would get wrapped around the axle on pronunciation. I understand maybe - % I understand the basic idea of the conversation but the tenses and some conjugation I get behind and I hate that. By the way this is proper German, very proper, of a literary nature. Danke schon für disse klasse ich wise. I don’t speak well much less to write. Thank you great material.
2022-09-12

5. Absolutely the best! - I just can’t recommend this course enough. It is so user friendly and I love it. I’m Brazilian and live in the USA. I am a total beginner with learning German and had a trip to Switzerland after going through just lessons and was so much fun putting what I had learned to use during my vaccation there. I’ll definitely be back as well as to Austria and Germany and for sure I’ll be continuing towards becoming fluent. The lessons are simple and efficient, to the point, complete with grammar, pronunciation, cultural facts and above all guided by Mark who seems to be quite the hungry learner himself . My year old son is doing Coffee Break Italian and he loves it. I’ll join him later as it’s easy for me coming from Portuguese but later I also plan on the French course. stars rating for all Coffee Break Courses Bis zum nächsten Mal
2022-08-29

6. The BEST - I have tried some other podcasts, and this is by far the most helpful and thorough effort to support German learners by podcast. It follows an expert language learner’s effort to learn German. It’s basically like going to class with a very smart student who asks all the best questions, has shockingly good pronunciation, uses the proper names for the different parts of speech, and makes connections between German and other languages. I highly recommend getting the bonus materials. It really helps to be able to see the words written down. The cultural insights and grammar moments are also great. I seriously can’t recommend it enough. I have so hope for my basic German!
2022-07-25

7. Warning: not standard German - I really like the listen-and-repeat format, but it just doesn’t make sense for most people to learn German from a Bavarian speaker. This dialect is so different from standard German that it is sometimes considered a separate language. Unless you plan on moving to Bavaria, I would avoid this podcast.
2022-07-09

8. Wunderbar!! - I’ve always tried to learn languages in the past by learning vocabulary and phrases and just repeating them, but always gave up because i found it difficult to understand the language and make my own sentences. I’m lightly learning german while juggling school, and I definitely have learned more in the first lessons of coffee break german than any language learning software Ive used in the past. They go through simple phrases in the first few episodes to explaining the grammar behind them so you understand what you’re saying and teach you how to use vocabulary in different grammatical situations. I really like how Mark sometimes makes mistakes so you know not to do the same and it helps you learn more about the language. The cultural aspect is also really nice to learn about the culture behind the language you’re learning, and helps you when deciding what to say in certain situations
2022-04-11

Learn English now with a proven method that's fast, effective, and enjoyable. Speak English with ESLPod.com will improve your English listening and speaking faster than any other approach. These daily and cultural English lessons are brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. Join more than 15 million people in 189 countries who have learned English with ESLPod.com. Want to improve your English even faster? Become an Unlimited...

Release date: 2024-06-12

Comments

1. Great Podcasts - I have listened to these podcasts for many years! I learned a lot from them over the years and recommend to anyone who wants to advance their English skills. They used to be free but they are worth every penny and also priced very reasonably. Thank you Lucy and Jeff for your devotion to producing this content. Paul, TX
2020-12-23

2. The best one ever! - It helped me a lot em when I was trying to learn some English by myself…I wasn’t able to understand people to speaking very well, but since I found out that podcast with Jeff and Lucy , it simple change my life! Thanks Jeff and Lucy for the job well done, I was premium for along time until a got back to Brazil.
2020-08-16

3. Love this program despite the new change... - I came to US almost years ago for college. My English was a nightmare back then and the ESL podcast has helped me so much with not only the language but also the cultural perspectives. I appreciate this continuous learning experience and will miss the days I can simply play the podcasts on iTunes… Thank you very much Dr. Jeff McQuillan and Dr. Lucy Tse who are from the beauuuuuuuutiful Log Angeles, California. ))
2016-12-02

4. Very helpful podcast for English! - I've been studying with this ESLpod for a couple of months now, and gotten so much help from the teacher and wonderful script writer! :) I can't help but smiling while listening to the whitful script and brisk teacher's explanation. I am trying to memorize the script this ESLpod provides me ; . I listened to it when I go for a walk. . When I find a script is interesting and intriguing, I write down the script and teacher's explanation. . I repeat after the voice actor's normal speed conversation. (Lately I think I found the voice actors are the teacher and Dr. Tse. Am I right? :D) . I translate the script into Korean which is my mother tongue, and make a script only with Korean. . I read the Korean script now and try to speak in English, while recording my voice. . I check up if I was correct by listening to my voice record and reading the English script. . I review the scripts I memorized almost everyday, when I take shower, brush teeth, walk, on the bus, on subway, almost every time I have leisure time :) . I've memorized eight script now and my goal is to make it scripts! Thank you alot for this wonderful script and explanations :) I hope you have a happy day!
2016-03-18

5. ESL POD IS THE GREATEST ENGLISH LEARNING TOOL - ESL POD has a very unique way of presenting various conversational topics in real life situations . Dr. Jeff McQuillan and Dr. Lucy Tse have extremely broad experience and knowledge . The scripts are innovative and informative . They are full of beneficial life guidance in all natural and native context . Go above and beyond to come out on top with ESL POD !!!
2015-07-13

Weekly language learning podcast. Learn French through current events.

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. Love this - So happy to have found this! I have studied french for a few years and while I read it quite well, I continue to struggle with listening comprehension. I was feeling very frustrated by this. Listening and understanding real news, spoken by native french speakers, is very empowering. I feel confident that this will be great practice for me with a goal of understanding normal (fast) paced spoken french.
2020-07-24

2. No longer has content. - It is as the other recent reviews have stated. Used to have at least one story, but now has hardly any content. It seems that now over half of the audio is the introduction and the outro, with about a minute of new French content in the middle, where they tell you what they will discuss if you pay for it. It is a shame. If I ever had considered paying for this service, that time is over. Unsubscribing.
2019-11-02

3. Used to be better - Quel malheur! This podcast was great when you actually got to hear one news story and one commentary. Unfortunately, they truncated the podcast to just the introductory segment earlier this year. I can only suppose this was an effort to drive more business to the paid subscription full-length podcast. While this shorter format has some value, you just don’t get the practice in minutes of French that this podcast used to provide with about minutes of a news story and an associated commentary (even if the commentary was always biased in one political direction). I credited this podcast with helping me raise my listening comprehension in French. I’ll be looking for another podcast now to help me maintain my skill.
2019-10-02

4. Quality has gone done - This used to a snippet of the full show, which you have to pay for online. They featured one short news story, and it was great. They've removed that completely and now it's about minutes of mindless chatter. You can't really advertise this as "news" in slow french if you removed the one section discussing news. Disappointing.
2019-05-30

5. Very helpful for learning French - If you want to learn a language it’s always good to hear how it sounds, plus you get to listen to the news and catch up on current events from all around the world. It has really helped my own French comprehension. When I first started listening it was a bit hard, but now I can understand most of what they’re saying! Thank you so much!
2019-05-15

6. So glad I found this! - I want to learn French but it seems like when people learn a language mostly through written content, their pronunciation suffers because they try to pronounce the words as they would sound in their native language. I’m so glad I found this podcast! I’ve barely studied any French and I already understand a good amount, and I’m learning the words as they sound rather than how they’re spelled. :)
2018-02-18

7. Not yet for iPhone - For now, not yet ready for iphone . Still a good learning tool. I think all french learners just need to subscribe two podcasts: News in Slow french and the One thing in a french day by Laetitia Perraut. They are just clever and sensitive to the learners' weaknesses and needs. I am preparing myself for projects in France, I am so happy to get to know these podcasts. I saved time and I learnt more. I can hear and then reapply in my daily conversation, business chit-chat and reading. You will improve tremendously just in a few weeks.
2014-11-20

8. Great for keeping up your language skills - This podcast has proven very helpful for refreshing my French language skills. Because they are discussing current events in a news broadcast style, it is relevant and interesting. I also find the banter between the two hosts after each story to be helpful, as it gets into a more conversational style during that part.
2013-08-18

We proudly present a one-of-a kind educational program – G.U.T.S. (Get Up To Speed) a course designed for those who already have some knowledge of Spanish but, for whatever reason, feel stuck. Not quite a beginner but not quite ready for the next level either. From the creators of News in Slow Spanish.

Release date: 2018-04-15

Comments

1. Exactly what I needed! - Thank you for this! I took four years of Spanish in high school but after that I was just using Duolingo on and off, which is helpful but I’m more advanced than the Duolingo beginner. I finally took an adult online class which was so helpful, but that just ended and I honestly didn’t prioritize studying for the class, so I love how digestible/practical this podcast is. I love the refreshers like ser vs estar - things I learned in high school but definitely need to start practicing again. It also boosted my confidence! Thank you!
2022-12-25

2. A huge thanks! - I’m thrilled to have discovered this podcast. I now feel empowered as I’ve struggled and struggled but in the first few lessons, especially Ser/Estar I began to understand. I enjoy the interaction between the hosts. The humor and fun is infectious and I believe it is a valuable tool in teaching. Thank you thank you
2021-01-06

3. Extremely well done - This is a great podcast. I have some knowledge of Spanish from years back when in high school and college so intro classes are always too boring. I can never seem to get past, Hola, me llamo es..... without losing interest. And total conversational Spanish is too difficult. This podcast hits that middle spot. They provide grammar lessons with a lot of conversational Spanish thrown in context. And they translate some of the more difficult phrases. This is by far the best Spanish podcast I’ve listened to.
2020-06-15

4. Incredibly well made - I’m listening to this podcast alongside attending some adult intro Spanish classes. It is incredibly well done; I’ve recommended to everyone else in my class. There clearly was a lot of time put into this. Excellent production values, lots of good use of supplementary materials, and a comprehensive review of intro to intermediate grammar concepts. And not at all painful or boring to listen to on your morning commute—on the contrary, it’s a pleasure! Clever, funny, and thoughtful.
2019-12-18

Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t...

Release date: 2023-03-13

Comments

1. The BEST of the best - Thank you guys for this awesome work, when I started to listen your podcast and YouTube videos I have not Idea of any word of English (and I need it every day), in the beginning I had overwhelmed because I don’t catched any word (Did I write it right? Well, I feel like I can say it ) Little by little I started to understand and today (after years, thanks COVID ) I’m sure I get it maybe % what you said . Every day I recommend you guys a every single person with the urgency of learn the English. I recommend too Learn English with Friends, Real Life English Native Immersion course and obviously Real Life English app. Great job guys, please don't lose the courage to continue teaching.
2022-09-25

2. Across the Pond - I’m a Brit born in England but raised in America. I’ve lived in America all my life except a couple of years as a baby. Between a Brit mum and watching every show on BritBox I’ve developed a kind of muddled accent lol. I use a lot of words and phrases that are definitely British but usually said with an American accent unless I concentrate and choose to speak with the English accent. Like I said it’s very muddled lol. So I’m listening to this podcast and a few others to get my full on Brit accent on before I return “home” in . Of course my family in England is going to expect an American accent lol Let the fun begin! lol
2021-11-20

3. Great and fun contents. - Hi guys! I’m Blong from the State, my origins is Laos who recently move here.Thank you for the good work you guys do, for me the RealLife English podcast is the main way I learn English. I take the advantage of every moment for example driving, walking and working by listening to my friends Ethan, Andrea, Ollie and the others. The content is fun, you speak very clearly and sharply. I level up my English and have improved a lot AWWW YEAH!
2021-06-11

4. Shout outs - Ethan, Andrea and Oli, Han from China say hello to you all. I have been following your podcast for a month now and find them to be inspiring, fun and informative language input for me. Still remember that cocky, carkey joke, haha. Keep on doing this, real life english have my full support. Keep healthy during this difficult time.
2021-05-15

5. It’s raining cats and dogs idiom in Portuguese! - Hello guys, first of all, this is Fabio, nowadays living in Brasília/Brazil. I’ve been listening to you guys for a while now and always wondered if I would have courage to write here to shout you out. I would like to congratulate you for all the work you do, I think I’ve been improving my English a little bit with your suggestions and for sure a lot of people around the world. Now about the idiom in Portuguese which has the same meaning as “it’s raining cats and dogs” in English (I don’t know if was about this one Andrea was talking about): “Está chovendo canivete”, probably Olie will know this one. “Canivete” in english means switchblade, it would be something like “it’s raining switchblades. I hope this small comment could contribute with your show... best from Brazil. AAAAWWWW YYYEEEEAAAHHHH
2021-04-20

6. Amazing podcast! - Hi there, My name is Leticia. I love, love your Podcast I listen to it daily while I work, and my English has improved a lot. I can’t thank you enough. I also found your Youtube channel and I really like it. You guys have an awesome and fun way of teaching. You guys rock. Oh yeah!!
2021-01-23

7. To my favorite English teachers - I’m Ahmad from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. I have been studying English for years and I should say, my English didn’t improve much. It has been months that I’m following your channel on YouTube and listen to your podcast everyday. I feel the progress in my English and I owe this to you guys. My god bless you and keep you safe .
2020-11-16

8. To my favorite Global Citizens! - Since I found you guys I have been super motivated to keep going learning English, I'm a native Spanish speaker but now I'm living in San Diego California, I work for an international airline and I feel so comfortable talking and imagine all the places where you have been touch in your life, in some way I can understand very deep when you said we are global citizens, even sometimes I have the crazy idea that maybe we already met before !!! Thank you for all the amazing and useful podcasts
2020-10-08

Welcome to our podcast! This is a podcast where you can listen to conversations mainly in Spanish that are easy to understand with native speakers form different Spanish Speaking countries to give you an opportunity to listen to casual and natural conversations about everyday topics and everyday situations so that you can learn Spanish in a communicative context. We share conversations for intermediate and advance learners and provide free supporting content on the show notes.

Release date: 2023-03-11

Comments

1. Great intermediate level podcast! - This podcast has a great structure. The speaking is on average about to % comprehensible for an intermediate level learner with some episodes being easier and some harder. That’s exactly the right amount to be able to follow a topic but still be challenged to grow and learn. Also interviewing guests from a variety of different Spanish-speaking countries keeps the listener from becoming too dependent on the speech patterns of one person. If you just listen to a podcast with a couple of people, and no one else, you’ll eventually get very good at understanding them, but not other speakers. I listen to about five different Spanish podcast for this reason, this is one of them!
2023-03-09

2. Still going strong - This is my third year of Spanish and sometimes the going is slow. I visited Ecuador and México last year and realized how much I still needed to learn. I appreciate the consistency of the podcast and the easy listening it provides when I travel the countryside for work. The fact that I now understand -% of the conversations is in and of itself hugely satisfying
2023-03-02

3. Good, some additional suggestions - Please do more episodes about getting to know other Spanish speaking countries with a similar format to the episodes you did for “conociendo España” “conociendo Colombia” etc. Also it’s very helpful when the host explains words that learners might not know, or uses a few different adjectives to express the same idea. It might be helpful too to start each episode with a short vocabulary list explaining some of the common words that will be found in the episodes, and to do more episodes that demonstrate a particular grammatical concept like different verb tenses. It would be helpful to briefly explain the grammatical concept before the episode too. Good job.
2022-12-04

4. Best podcast for listening and learning - These podcasts are the absolute best way to listen, and understand content in conversations. I have tried to watch TV with subtitles, but most of those conversations are not the way most people talk to each other. These podcasts allow for understanding normal conversation and comprehension of what was said. You also get a bonus of cultural information of what occurs in other Spanish speaking countries. Outstanding.
2022-11-13

5. Extremely helpful. I have nobody to practice with. - I am learning Spanish, on Duolingo, and I have already listened to all of their podcasts. I was bummed, because I found them helpful, now I have discovered this podcast, with so much content! Every day, on my commute, this gives me an opportunity to refresh my skills, and keep them sharp. Plus, Joel has a wonderful voice, and is friendly and enjoyable to listen to and a great way to start my day.
2022-11-10

6. Very Helpful in Accelerating Learning Spanish - I mainly listen to this podcast as well as the Duo Lingo podcast to learn Spanish. I have noticed the format of a lot of the episodes are similar (asking the interviewee the same types of questions), and that’s really helpful because you hear similar phrases/words, and the repetition helps expand vocabulary without having to sit there and memorize words without context. I also really like that Joel often asks questions in multiple different ways as far as sentence structure which is helping me learn the different ways that native speakers might word things, which helps in conversation as well. After I listened to this podcast for a couple months on-and-off I realized how much easier I can understand flowing sentences in Spanish, and I don’t have to listen/concentrate super hard anymore to be able to grasp the context/general content of what the podcasters are talking about. I can listen more passively and be able to absorb the content. Ive also recently developed the courage to ask some of my Spanish-speaking friends to speak with me in Spanish, and I contribute a lot of that confidence to this podcast. That has been an important step for me since my goal is to become fluent and use my passion for learning languages to help people whose first language is not English. Undoubtedly, this podcast helps many people learn the language in different dialects and contexts in conversation. Im really grateful for what y’all are doing here - thank you so much, and I hope you continue making this content far into the future!
2022-10-17

7. Give it a try - I had trouble understanding much of the conversation until I played the podcast at / speed. It helped so much that I was eventually able to play the episodes at normal speed and understand so much more. I’ve always had more success trying to read Spanish than understand it when spoken at a normal pace, but this podcast is the first one that’s really helping me get better at the listening part.
2022-09-01

8. Excellent podcast - This is an excellent podcast that has helped me improve both my listening comprehension and spoken Spanish skills. This podcast is invaluable with multiple levels of listening to take you from beginner to advanced. I try to listen daily and have a commitment to myself to try to get in at least one show a day. Listening to same show more than once and reading the show notes add to the learning. The podcast is interesting, humorous, and full of useful information.
2022-03-31

On the Easy German podcast, we discuss topics from Germany and around the world, explain words and expressions and answer your questions. Members get full transcripts, our exclusive vocabulary helper and bonus content for each episode. Learn more at easygerman.fm

Release date: 2023-03-21

Comments

1. Danke! - Ich liebe diesen Podcast. Die Themen, über die Cari und Manuel sprechen, sind immer sehr interessant und abwechslungsreich. Ich lerne Deutsch und habe viele Dinge von Easy German gelernt. Ich höre diesen Podcast, wenn ich pendle und es macht meinen Weg zur Arbeit oder Universität lustig und produktiv.
2022-02-27

2. Great content from amazing people - This podcast is an incredibly entertaining resource for practicing German! Cari's laugh always brings a smile to my face. Manuel's approach to life drives me to stretch my own perspectives. Janusz is the salt of the earth. The episodes are filled with good attitudes and interesting conversation. What more could you ask for? More!
2021-09-16

3. Excellent! Fun and Interesting - I am so grateful to my German tudor who first recommend the Easy German Youtube videos to me in May of this year! I later discoverd that they also hosted a podcast which I was thrilled to discover as I have way more time to listen to podcasts than to watch videos. It has been so increadibly helpful to me in improving my German. It was really the missing piece in my learning. The hosts are adorable. I love their personalities. Manuell is the serious, studious German and Cari is the comic relief. But they are both clearly very intellegent and take the job seriously. They are a fantastic pair. I also love to hear from Cari's husband Janusz takes part in the podcast. The topics are varied and interesting. This is very important as a language learner. There are new expressions and vocabulary for me to learn in every episode! The vocab helper and transcripts are invaluable. I HIGHLY reccomend this podcast to anyone who would like to improve their german or just learn more about the german culture and people while being entertained. Victoria
2021-09-16

4. Fun and Educational - Cari and Manuel do a superb job of relaying understandable, yet challenging, German language content in a fun and entertaining way. I learn something new with every show and eagerly look forward to each episode. This podcast is an excellent vehicle to help integrate more German language content into my daily life. Keep it up guys — you rock!
2021-09-15

5. This podcast made me fall in love with German again - This podcast makes me glad I learned german years ago. I love the hosts they are such nice people and I love their content and thoughts on anything!!... Yes, you probably do need to be at last slightly interested in Germany or at least the German language to enjoy the podcast but they make it so easy to do so. My German is actually not that bad actually but I have not been using it actively or frequently for a long time so I am trying to use this podcast to get back into the groove so that I get better. (Maybe teach my month old German one day or at least get him interested.) I always hear some words that I need to look up. I listen to the podcasts multiple times sometimes which kind of acts like a quiz (do I remember that word?) And since I stopped strictly learning German grammar long time ago, it helps to hear German sentence structures. Love these people. If you want to practice listening to German and you do not listen to this podcast, you are missing out. They occasionally will use English words which makes me wish I could head the German for that but I guess that is the reality of life in Germany these days: people use English words.
2021-09-11

6. Not for beginners, but absolutely joyful ! - Building on their highly successful "Easy German" YouTube channel, duo Cari and Manuel churn out two marvelous, clearly-enunciated episodes each week that are entertaining and — if you're not careful — so disarmingly educational that sometimes I swear I can hear Mark Twain spinning in his grave. Because despite the great writer's claim, German isn't awful at all. It's challenging, sure, and a bit convoluted and at times maddeningly logical, but it opens the door to a thought-provoking mindset that embraces the world in all its complexity, then sets about the sensible task of sorting through it all and diligently finding order in a haystack of chaos. And that's what I love about Easy German — it feels less like a podcast and more like having a couple of smart, funny friends over for Kaffee und Kuchen and fascinating conversation, touching on every topic under the sun. Cari and Manual play off of each other well — she brings the wit and infectious laughter, he brings the heft and acumen — and before you realize it, your German listening comprehension has jumped a solid %.
2021-09-10

7. Great German podcast - Very professional German language podcast. Entertaining and great extras for Patreon members. I use the podcast to reinforce what I've already learned and to increase my vocabulary. There is a translator that you can turn on, as a Patreon member, to catch words or phrases you may have missed.
2021-09-08

8. Always informative and fun - As a German teacher, I'm always looking for good podcasts for my students' listening comprehension. These are some of the very best. Cari and Manuel are always knowledgeable, well prepared, and lots of fun. I eagerly look forward to their podcasts twice a week and am never disappointed...whether the subject matter is Crypto currency, the elections, or how Germans make their beds. Thank you for putting your hearts and souls into these podcasts! PS: I love your laughter, Cari!
2021-09-08

Hello there! Welcome to my podcast: Mini Stories to learn Spanish. This is a podcast for high beginners and intermediate learners of Spanish. In this podcast, you can listen to short histories to help you learn Spanish, improve your Spanish and reach your goal to speak Spanish. I'm Joel Zárate. I am the podcast producer. I hold two masters’ degrees: a MA in Spanish and a M.Ed in TESOL and my area of specialization is Second Language Acquisition, how we learn languages. I hope you like this po...

Release date: 2023-03-09

Comments

1. Love it but have one suggestion - I love this podcast! My one suggestion is to add in a short vocabulary list of new or unusual words at the beginning so we can listen and comprehend better without having to rack our brain to figure out a specific new word while also trying to continue listening to the story. Thank you for the hard work, this is a great way to enhance my learning.
2023-03-23

2. Wonderful way to learn Spanish - The slow short stories make the pod cast idea for those wanting to learn Spanish by listening to native speakers. The stories are interesting and include relative topics. I’m so happy I found this podcast. I have Mexican heritage but never learned to be fluent in Spanish so this was a God send. Thank you sir for your efforts to teach us English speakers how to understand and speak Spanish.
2023-01-07

3. Great practice - I’ve taken years of Spanish, but it’s been awhile since I have practiced. These stories helped reengage my previous knowledge to give me confidence to listen to the Spanish language. Well chosen vocabulary, paced in a progressively advanced manner. As a prior high school English teacher who taught many native Spanish speakers/English language learners, I give it five stars!
2022-11-26

4. Joel: the Mr. Rodgers/Bob Ross of Spanish Podcasts - Joel is the Mr. Rodgers/Bob Ross of Spanish Podcasts - (seriously). His voice truly puts you at ease. As a College English grammar teacher for many years, I know how critical this created atmosphere is to learning. Most of his podcasts (including conversations in Spanish) give you an opportunity to learn a LOT of Spanish even if you at a fairly basic level. Well Done. Alva Sanchez offers a clear, crisp Castilian addition to his narratives. Excellent.
2022-10-13

5. Great for Spanish Learners - This is yet another terrific podcast from Joel Zarate! The stories are short, clear, and accessible. They're especially helpful when you don't have a lot of time and you just want a quick chance to stretch your Spanish skills. I love the fact that the story is read once slowly, and then again in a faster, more natural style. My biggest difficulty in understanding spoken Spanish is that it sometimes seems to go by so quickly, so initially hearing the story more slowly really helps my comprehension when I listen to it the second time around.
2022-04-01

6. Mini Stories To Learn Spanish - This podcast is excellent. Mr. Zárate’s multi degrees in Language Teaching serve him well as this is an excellent, highly professional educational tool for learning Spanish. The same can be said of his other podcasts, “Conversations In Spanish” and “Vocabulary In Spanish and Other Languages.” If you are looking to improve your level of speaking Spanish, turn to Señor Zárate’s impeccable teaching credentials and methods of communication.
2022-01-31

With more than 3 million downloads, this podcast uses comprehensible and engaging content in Spanish for Intermediate Students - Free Transcript & Vocabulary Flashcards - Learn Spanish with Cesar | www.spanishlanguagecoach.com

Release date: 2023-03-16

Comments

1. Lo mejor - Nunca escribí una reseña para un podcast, pero necesito decirles a todos que este podcast es lo mejor. He escuchado a cada episodio. De verdad, no puedo creer que todo esto es gratuito. César tiene un voz y un mentalidad maraveilloso. Cada tema es interesante. El ritmo del discurso es perfecto para un oyente intermediado. Pruébalo :)
2023-03-05

2. Amazing podcasts - I love the variety of topics, the vulnerability of the guests, and the host. There is a great deal of thought and research behind the topics and Cesar makes it seem easy. I love how much I look forward to learning from him every week. He is interesting, funny and relevant. I share it with my advanced students and they love the topics. They learn about the Spanish language and culture listening to Cesar! I am a fan! Susana T.
2023-03-04

3. Adore this podcast - Cesar has truly gifted us with so much. Now that I’m at an intermediate level, I usually listen to a podcast every day (reading along with a transcript the second time over). The themes he chooses to discuss are always thought provoking, and don’t miss the Quizlet study cards that come with the transcripts on his website!!!!
2023-02-12

4. Excellent learning resource. Highly recommend this podcast (and the class César offers) - This podcast is an excellent way to improve your audio comprehension in Spanish. César speaks slowly and clearly. The topics are relevant and interesting and are discussed at an intermediate level, but not too intermediate, if that makes sense. It builds on your basic skills without making you feel so challenged that you want to give up. And, if you do get lost, César provides a free transcript. I also highly recommend the paid class César offers, if you’re trying to really take your Spanish to the next level.
2023-02-11

5. Great exposure to wide range of topics - Really love this podcast, it confronts me with a wide range of topics while keeping it at a decent length. Cesar takes very great care to make each episode relevant and interesting. Would recommend this podcast as a listening comprehension addition to any intermediate Spanish student!
2023-01-29

6. Essential - I’ve been studying Spanish online for two years. And I’ve listened to many different podcasts. César’s is unique. The free supplemental materials are very helpful but what’s best is the content. Each episode’s discussion is interesting on its own terms whether or not you’re here to learn Spanish. I’d listen to César in English! CharlieN
2022-12-30

7. Love it - I’ve been listening to this podcast for about a year. Frankly when I started, it was way above my level but it’s pretty amazing to go back to the first ones and realize that I can now understand everything! Cesar is the perfect host. The themes he chooses would be fascinating in any language; everything from relationships to the economy, history, movies, music, sexual identity and everything in between. You’re really learning how the language is used in everyday conversation. Thank you Cesar for your excellent podcast.
2022-12-30

8. sincere, interesting, engaging - I am learning Spanish and listen to a few podcasts. Of these, this is the one I most look forward to. César narrates clearly, at a moderate pace which is good for learners. His voice and intonation are warm, and draw you into the stories. The vocabulary is appropriate and not too difficult. Also, it is clear that the stories are not just interesting, but also matter to César himself. They come across as sincere, genuine, and humble. I am also grateful for the transcripts which you can get for free. Thank you!
2022-12-17

Learn Spanish with Stories is the number one podcast for upper beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. The main objective of this podcast is to give students fun and interesting stories from Latin America to help students with Spanish immersion. You can read while you listen if you head over to podcast.lingomastery.com to find the transcript.

Release date: 2023-03-14

Comments

1. Amazing Instruction - What a great podcast for advanced Spanish students! I admit that I have to listen at . speed, but that’s a testament to the commitment of the narrator to real native speaking. I’m very glad I found this podcast and have been binging episodes over and over, not only because the instruction is helpful, but also because the stories are interesting and pertinent to the real histories of Latin America. Please continue posting!
2023-03-06

2. Great stories for listening comprehension - One of my favorite resources for spanish listening practice. It’s very helpful, especially when just starting out, to have the English translation so I can make sure I’m following the plot. I love getting my vocabulary exposure through stories than just boring flash cards.
2023-01-04

3. Just what I’ve been looking for! - What a great podcast for improving your Spanish speaking skills. Short stories with transcripts, and an explanation of the story in English… this seems to be a great setup for success. I’ve been wanting to find a resource to improve my ear and be able to expand my conversation in Spanish. This has what I’ve been looking for. I look forward to seeing how I improve with this excellent resource.
2022-07-07

Bite-sized and easy-to-follow French lessons for beginners. Join Mathilde as she teaches you the basics you need to know to kickstart your French learning journey, and ultimately speak French clearly and confidently. Each episode covers topics related to French grammar, French pronunciation, and French vocabulary. At the end of each episode, you can download the lesson's exercises – so you can start practicing what you've learned right away. Head to https://mathildekien.com/subscribe-library t...

Release date: 2023-03-20

Comments

1. Fantastic supplement to Duolingo! - I've been learning French through Duolingo for a few months, but needed a bit more instruction on grammar and pronunciation. These bite-sized lessons are just what I need to get me motivated to learn more! Mathilde has a very soothing pleasant voice too! Can't wait to try my skills out when we visit Paris. Merci beaucoup Mathilde!
2023-03-24

2. Super! - J’adore la podcast de Mathilde ! Ils sont le parfait longueur et facile à suivre. Ive been using Duolingo and Busuu for over a year now, and i just started using podcasts to help out. It’s so nice to have the podcast to be able to listen to the French pronunciation and flow of speaking. I can understand a lot of the basics of the language when reading, but when it comes to listening, it’s difficult because when it’s spoken naturally, it’s so fast, and the words run together and start to sound similar, so using a podcast like Mathilde’s is so helpful!
2023-03-13

3. I just adore the French Lingo - I just adore the thought of learning a new language. I’m French and I decided to learn the French lingo!! I was looking for a new way (other than Duolingo) to learn French. I looked at a podcast called Parlés Away, but it wasn’t’ up to my level. Don’t get me wrong, I love the podcast!!! So anyway, I was searching for a new podcast and I stumbled across this one and I absolutely give kootos to this podcast! So thanks for blessings me with this podcast!!!
2023-02-22

4. The Best Podcast for Learning French - I went through about podcasts before I found the French Made Easy podcast. Her lessons are perfect. She gives you the word in French, and then she provides the English translation. She also provides transcripts and exercises with the lessons, so you can see the spelling for the words and practice further. I am extremely thankful. I hope to be able to contribute to people’s lives the way she has positively impacted mine.
2022-09-14

5. Excellent refresher and primer - Mathilde’s teaching is helpful for perfecting pronunciation and grammar. She offers lessons in brief segments along with cheat sheets to help guide the learner. I especially like her examples that bring my rusty French from high school into the st century. Bien joué, Mathilde!!
2022-06-28

6. / recommend to beginners and intermediate students - I took French for four years in high school and like to continue practicing. I would not say that I am conversational or anything. A lot of podcasts are either too high-level for me or too low. This podcast is PERFECT for me! I love how the episodes are short as well! It makes me feel like I’m accomplishing a lot!
2022-05-31

7. AMAZING!! - I just love this podcast!! French made easy provides easy to follow, quick to the point, and clear podcasts with a variety of words!! The words are all relevant and helpful and the extra little tidbits of information she gives goes above and beyond!! I definitely would recommend to anyone learning French!!!!
2022-05-08

8. Good start for beginners - I am up to episode and have become use to format. The voice podcast combined with the written cheat sheet is effective at learning vocabulary and grammatical rules. Repeating after her helps pronunciation but us still difficult. Mathilda has a special pronunciation session but is asking $ for it, which seems high. So her process is overall very good. What it lacks is the practice of conversing with someone, so although my French vocabulary is growing I have zero confidence in having any conversation. I’m going to France in June so I will probably have trial by fire.
2022-03-23

Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Release date: 2023-03-22

Comments

1. Great for learning - I have OET exam I looked for a channel to listen to during my duties in the hospital to learn and not waste my time. I tried a-lot but no podcast enrich my English as Luke street channel did. I hope I will pass my exam without taking a leave off so I will let you know If I hit the score that I need . Many thanks
2022-10-20

2. FYI - I enjoyed learning with Luke by this Podcast very much. So far I only have completed the listening from episodes -. Actually I have learned a lot. Anyway, thanks. But every time you mentioned some weird things in China, it made me uncomfortable. I don’t know where you watched the documentary or TV news, whatever that was, I just want to let you know, many many many Chinese people don’t eat monkey brains, scorpions, spiders, etc.
2022-04-24

3. British English and Much More! - I discovered this podcast only few months ago, and I regret not finding it earlier! If you love British accent like me, you will never be able to stop listening to teacher Luke! Beyond British English you will learn about all aspects of British culture. In each episode there is something new that is worth listening to, over and over again!! Also, Luke and his friendly guests, will keep you in good company at these difficult times of lockdown. So basically you get the language, the culture and the entertainment....To say the least! Luke is a highly skilled English teacher, a very patient and very humble personality! I can’t find enough words to thank him and congratulate him on his brilliant work!
2020-11-09

4. The best English learning podcast! - I’m from China. I have listened to this podcast for more than one year. I love the contents of the podcast, they’re amazing and fascinating! Hey, Luke! You’re the best English teacher I’ve ever met. I have no idea if you will read this comment. I wanna say thank you and love you
2020-10-22

5. Going downhill - It used to be a great podcast, but... now the podcast is, at best, boring. Luke has ran out of steam, topic’s range narrowed down to music and comedy, mostly. Occasionally he revives one of the old topics, but nothing fresh there too. If you’re not learning English to become a comedian, and you’re not obsessed with music, you probably won’t be particularly interested.
2020-05-26

6. Best English Podcast - Hi Luke, I have only started listening to your podcast since last weeks but I have got hooked to it. Barely managed to finish few episodes so far, but I reckon you are the best. Everything about your show - your voice, English language, clarity, content, people who you bring on the show, everything is just perfect. I particularly enjoy your episodes which has something to do with comedy, either having comedians on the show or talking about your experience doing comedy or explaining the comedy done by other comedians. Thank you for your effort and please continue the show with the same passion that you do. P.S - This is my first ever review (just shows how impressed I am with your show)
2019-05-09

7. The greatest English learning podcast ever! - I’ve been listening to this podcast to around th episodes from the first for months. This podcast is the best listening English material I’ve ever met. And Luke is really adorable, humorous and dedicated English teacher. It’s really amazing that he’s sustained this podcast for free except depending on voluntarily donation. I’m really grateful for his devotion. I strongly recommend this podcast to you English learners. I think If you’re over B level, you’re enough to try this. Just live with this podcast. I bet your ears will be open with this podcast. Of course it will take much of your time and effort. But If you’re enthusiastic to English, you can surely overcome it. I’ll try to catch up all the other over episodes as soon as possible. And I’ll update this review again at that moment. I hope you all the best.
2019-04-17

8. Best English Podcast in the Universe - Hey Luke, I just wanted to say thank you for your awesome job with this podcast. I’ve been listening to this for years but recently I’m hearing it every day due to IELTS exame. I got a really nice score on my listening (,) in my first attempt. So right now I’m studying even more to get the test again and than immigrate to Canada next year. I’m pretty sure that without this podcast it wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for your dedication!!
2018-05-29

Learning English programs use a limited vocabulary and short sentences. They are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Our broadcasts were formerly known as Special English.

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. The objectivity of the content - Although the program is about English learning, but the content is also important since that influences the English learners. I think some reports about an event, a person, and a county is biased. People listen to this podcast for improving English rather than been unconsciously influenced and biased. Plz make the content more objective
2021-12-08

2. Thanks for entire VOA special English team - I have to say that all members of special English team are awesome, including the presenters that I haven't listened yet. For English learners it's extremely difficult to listen out every single word especially without transcripts, thank god let me met VOA , and you guys really really help a lot, the programme you present make it possible for me to focus on listening without fear that maybe miss out any details, and series of story are really fancy! Again thanks a lot for all of you guys!!!
2018-07-19

3. 我非常喜欢这个节目 - 我非常喜欢这个节目。我每天都收听：清晨起来听，去健身房的来回路上，边走边听，在巴士或者地铁上听。太方便啦！节目内容丰富。名人轶事和经典短篇小说，百听不厌哦 。非常有助于提高听力水平。非常感谢节目制作人等全体成员的辛勤付出！感谢美国之音提供这个平台。
2017-11-04

4. It's the best - Just as title, it's one of the best podcasts for English learners. I like how they summarize everyday's news into min of podcast, so that I can learn English while getting to know what's happening throughout the world. The speakers all talk with clear articulation and beautiful accent which I could learn from! Oh and you can also see the script on their website!( in as it is section)
2016-01-29