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Many English learning podcasts offer downloadable transcripts, allowing you to read along as you listen. You’ll learn how words are pronounced in context through this powerful technique, which will help you master those tricky English spelling rules.
They’re perfect for those still getting used to spoken English, with a conversational style and moderate pace. Their massive library of over 2,000 episodes covers everything from true crime, hangovers, and Barbies – it’ll be a while before you run out of stuff to learn about.
If you want to boost English learning with podcasts, you need to be conscious and listen intently throughout. Playing back parts that you don’t understand and writing down words you don’t recognize will help you expand your vocabulary.
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Active listening is key – try to summarize the main points. Pause to reflect on the speaker’s message. Also, remember that new words are less likely to stick unless you write them down.
In a recent lesson, a Preply student practiced discussing learning strategies through guided conversation, focusing on describing how they use social media and reading for language development. They successfully explained their preferred methods using present tense structures.