Knowledge of foreign languages is required in the IT field. However, in adulthood, many people postpone their studies due to a lack of time and constant busyness. That is why we have prepared a selection of podcasts on learning English for you. So you can practice at any convenient time – in the evening after work, on the weekend, listening to podcasts while driving.
Elementary Podcasts by the British Council
Podcasts for beginners from the British Council. Each episode lasts up to 25 minutes, during which you can listen to live speech in the form of dialogues, discussions, etc. In addition, additional materials are available for audio lessons, which help consolidate each class’s material.
A selection of podcasts on various topics and blocks. For example, there is a series devoted to slang expressions and idioms and a separate episode with dialogues and live language in multiple situations. The duration of each podcast varies from 3 to 7 minutes.
Podcasts from the BBC World Service. The episodes feature live speech, where participants explain the meaning of slang phrases, idioms, etc. A suitable format for those who want to improve their spoken language and get the correct pronunciation from a native speaker. Each series lasts up to 4 minutes.
Over 900 podcast episodes with linguist presenters recorded in dialogue format. The language sounds slower than in real life and, therefore, easy to understand. At the end of each episode, the presenters analyze the meaning, pronunciation, and practice of using keywords in more detail. One episode lasts up to 20 minutes.
Podcast from English teacher Luke Thompson. In each episode, the author discusses current topics from the network, for example, the English Premier League or episodes of the series. In most episodes, only the presenter is present, but there is also a breakdown of excerpts of live dialogues. The duration of one episode varies from 60 to 120 minutes.
Business English podcast to improve your skills. In short issues, all the intricacies of business vocabulary are analyzed – meetings, telephone conversations, conducting interviews, concluding agreements, etc. You can choose the desired topic from among 600 available.
A podcast for advanced English learning. You can listen to interviews and conversations with non-native speakers in each episode. This podcast is also suitable for students preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge CAE, etc., and speaking exams.