**All are available either through download and subscription at iTunes OR
through mp3 or audio file format at websites below
**Not a complete list, contact ESOL@ace‐leon.org to submit additional suggestions
**The following are English‐only podcasts, there are many others that are bilingual in nature.
**In addition to these educational podcasts, ANY podcasts in English are helpful for practice and to
increase listening skills (news, sports, entertainment, etc.)
Podcasts from Voice of America – Many podcasts in many different languages, for complete list of English news
and language practice, use website below.
learningenglish.voanews.com/podcast.html
English options ‐ Special English Radio
Special English TV (requires video)
Words and their Stories
5 minute features
15 minute features
Topics in the news (Education, Economics, Technology, etc)
English as a Second Language Podcast (ESL Pod) – “For anyone who wants to improve their English
speaking and listening skills”
www.eslpod.com
Many various topics discussed, including a recurring series called “English Café”
Podcasts are free, but additional “learning guides” can be purchased with registration for either a basic
or premium membership.
English Fluency Now Podcast ‐ for intermediate and advanced learners of English
englishfluencynow.com/podcast/
Designed to help students improve their comprehension skills by creating interesting content on a wide
variety of topics. Each episode is between 10 and 20 minutes. Lesson Guides are available for the
episodes for $1.00 each.
English Class 101 ‐ free registration for audio and video podcast on website, but be careful about
ads and repeated emails for upgrades that cost money.
http://www.englishclass101.com/
Vocabulary Learning Tools and Spaced Repetition Flashcards, Detailed PDF Lesson Notes, Community
Forum and Lesson Discussion. Free account sign up includes daily vocabulary and practice content.
American Accent Podcast – English pronunciation lessons and practice
http://americanaccentpodcast.com/
The host answers questions sent in about pronunciation problems and the American accent.
Elemental English – lessons include grammar, slang, vocabulary, verbs and more.
http://www.elementalenglish.com/
Website includes scripts for lessons and other practice lessons in grammar and pronunciation
American English Pronunciation Podcasts – for Intermediate to advance level students
http://www.pronuncian.com/Podcast/
Podcast covers all types of pronunciation mistakes and problems, including informal speech, vowel and
consonant sounds, accent reduction, etc. in real life examples and situations. Website has sound lessons
and videos available for all. In addition, there is a subscription option including speaking assessment
and analyzing and supplemental materials
Culips ESL Podcast – for all levels
culips.com/
Podcast uses natural English, including idioms, expressions, slang, common vocabulary and culture with
English as it’s actually used in day‐to‐day life. For learners of all levels and ages. Additional materials
are available for annual fee, including transcript, additional explanations, and quizzes for each episode.
English Interaction with Dan and Jen – for Intermediate and advanced levels
danjenenglish.blogspot.com/
A conversational podcast of various cultural topics featuring two native English speakers. Website has
additional material for each podcast, including review questions and vocabulary.
Podcasts from Marianne Raynaud ‐ Multiple podcasts produced by this ESL teacher, teacher educator, creator of
ESL curriculum materials
www.qualitytime‐esl.com/spip.php?rubrique37
QualityTime‐ESL Podcasts (oral grammar training)
Your English (building active vocabulary)
5 Minute TOPs (based on lyrics and quotes)
Essential English Podcasts for Beginners (oral exercises for learners with little or no English)
Podcasts from BBC World Service – Multiple educational podcasts from the British Broadcasting Service’s Learning
English Division
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
6‐minute English – episodes cover wide range of cultural and language topics through brief discussions
The English We Speak – episodes each have a new useful slang phrase or idiom explained by hosts
English for Work – short lessons on using English in a work setting through an office drama
*Website above also provides additional free materials that go with the podcasts, such as
vocabulary and scripts, plus much more practice for all types of English learning.
Flow English Podcast – lessons on English Slang
www.flowenglish.com/podcasts/
The above website also contains links for English learning tips, a blog, as well as packages of English
lessons that are available for purchase with one‐time cost.
Better at English Podcast – no longer updated, but previous episodes can be downloaded
and lessons and supplemental activities are available at www.betteratenglish.com/be‐episode‐archives/
www.betteratenglish.com/
The English Desk – From Canada. No longer updated, but previous episodes can be downloaded and the scripts
are available on the website below. Stories in English for Listening practice.
englishdesk.blogspot.com/
Zapp! English podcasts – 3 different podcasts using mainly British English, but includes American speakers as well
zappenglish.com/podcasts
For intermediate to advanced levels. Additional materials are available for purchase as ebooks.
Zapp! Vocabulary & Pronunciation Podcast
Zapp! English Colloquial Podcast – slang and conversational expressions
Zapp! English Listening Podcast – conversations
A Cup of English podcast – British English narrator, covers various topics, spoken clearly and slowly, repeats with
explanations of new expressions at the end.
acupofenglish.libsyn.com/
NPR podcasts – National Public Radio
www.npr.org/podcasts
Talk of the Nation
Fresh Air
Hourly Newscast
This American Life
How stuff Works Podcasts
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/hsw‐shows/hsw‐podcast.htm
Stuff you Should Know
Stuff you Missed in History Class
TED talks – both audio and video, many subject areas, for High Intermediate to Advanced levels
www.ted.com/talks
CNN Podcasts
www.cnn.com/services/podcasting/
CNN Student News
CNN Daily
CNN Radio News
CNN News Update
Old Time Radio Network
otrnetwork.mevio.com/
Old Time Radio Mystery
Old Time Radio Suspense
OTR Comedy
OTR Thriller