Podcast FAQ

british council podcast

by Hope Kovacek Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Where can I find the British Council's learnenglish podcasts?

Every episode has its own webpage and you can find all of them on our LearnEnglish podcasts page. We are currently working on the next series (series 5) of the podcasts and we hope to hear more from you! Hello! I love the British Council's content. I've listened to the Series 1 Podcast and just started Series 2...

Why should I listen to learnenglish podcasts?

All the episodes in the first series are divided into different sections, from fictional drama and jokes to quizzes and language advice. You will improve your listening comprehension and develop your vocabulary. Each recording has a transcript and interactive exercises to help you understand and use the language. Welcome to LearnEnglish podcasts!

What's new on learnenglish podcasts?

LearnEnglish Podcasts is back! Join Adam, Tess, Ravi and a new presenter for Series 4 as they talk about pets and whether it's true that the British are crazy about animals. Please join us, and let us know what you think! Carolina and Emily are also back for Series 4!

Is Carolina back on learnenglish podcasts?

LearnEnglish Podcasts is back! Some things are the same (Tess, Ravi and Carolina) and some things are new, for example the presenters. So whether you're new to LearnEnglish Podcasts or have been listening since Series 1, give it a try! In this episode, Carolina returns.

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What is British Council podcast?

The episodes are divided into different sections, from fictional drama and jokes to quizzes and language advice. You will improve your listening comprehension and develop your vocabulary. Each recording has a transcript and interactive exercises to help you understand and use the language.

What kind of podcast should I listen to improve English?

ESL Pod. ESL Pod is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to improve their English. Not only is there a library of more than 900 episodes to download, but the 2 hosts both have PhDs in Applied Linguistics, so they really are experts!

How can I learn English podcast?

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Where can I listen to podcasts?

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What can I listen to to improve my English speaking?

How to Quickly Improve Your English Listening Skills AnywhereStudy a little bit at a time.Listen to the same English podcast every day for a week.Overhear an English conversation.Take advantage of “white noise.”Read and listen at the same time.Experiment with different accents.Listen as you sleep.More items...•

How speak English fluently and confidently for beginners?

7 tips on speaking English fluently and confidentlyDon't be afraid to make mistakes. Your goal is to deliver a message, not speak perfect English, with the right grammar and vocabulary. ... Practise, practise, practise. Practice makes perfect. ... Listen. ... Celebrate success.

What are English podcasts?

Meaning of podcasting in English the process of making digital recordings of radio programmes that people can download from the internet: This technology makes podcasting easier. We thought podcasting was a good way to help academics talk about topics of the day.

Is NPR good for learning English?

Why NPR is a great podcast to learn English: The language student can benefit by listening to any of NPR's podcasts. The accents are clean and strong and words are well enunciated. All of this makes the podcasts easy to follow.

How do I listen to podcasts with subtitles?

To set it up, open the settings menu for Google Chrome, and search for 'live caption'. Turn the feature on. Then, in another window, try playing some audio. You should see live captions appearing automatically.

How can I listen to podcasts for free?

Popular options include Spotify, SoundCloud, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. Many of these apps work on both Apple and Android devices, and most of them are free. (Some offer different tiers of service with the most basic one being free.) There are also podcast platforms devoted to particular genres.

How do I access podcasts?

Download the Google Podcasts app. Ask your Google Assistant to play a specific podcast. Search for a podcast in your Google app. or on google.com....Add a podcast by RSS feedOn your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts .At the bottom, tap Activity. Subscriptions.Tap More. ... Enter the feed URL.Tap Subscribe.

How do I start listening to podcasts?

The most popular examples are iTunes and Spotify. If you have either app on your computer, then navigate to the podcast section, browse around and hit play. Even better, if you use the Spotify app to listen on your phone, then the subscription carries right over to that platform.

What does "background playing" mean?

* Background playing means that you can listen to the audio while the screen is off, which means you can slip your phone in your pocket and listen to podcasts on the go.

Can you delete podcasts on LearnEnglish?

Then, when you have finished with an episode, you can delete it to make space on your phone.

Episode 01

Welcome to LearnEnglish podcasts! In this episode the presenters, Tess and Ravi, introduce themselves, and their guests talk about Angelina Jolie, New York City and celebrities who work for charity. You can also meet Carolina, a Venezuelan student who’s coming to live in the UK. Will she arrive safely?

Episode 02

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about weekends away, and their guests talk about Shakira and dancing tango in Argentina. You can also follow Carolina’s journey in the UK. Will she find her way out of the airport?

Episode 03

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about clothes, and their guests talk about the designer of Apple products, Jonathan Ive, and women's football. You can also follow Carolina on her journey from Venezuela to the UK. Will she find her suitcase?

Episode 04

In the episode Tess and Ravi talk about how they’re feeling, and their guests talk about Bob Marley, an unusual festival and British money. You can follow Carolina’s journey by train from London to Newcastle. Will she catch her train?

Episode 05

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about pets, and their guests talk about Didier Drogba and life in New Zealand. You can also follow Carolina’s adventures in the UK as she arrives at her student accommodation in Newcastle. Will she make some new friends?

Episode 06

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about travel problems, and their guests talk about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and life in Kazakhstan. You can also follow Carolina as she settles in to student life and finds out all about student clubs and societies. Will she join a student club?

Episode 07

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about their families, and their guests talk about Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammed Yunus and life in Cairo. You can follow Carolina in Newcastle, but in this episode she’s not feeling very well. Will she have to go to see a doctor?

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Line management

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Managing conflict

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Public relations

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Relationship-building

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Work burnout

Listen to the guests on this radio chat show speaking about the difference between work-related stress and burnout.

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Episode 01

Welcome to Series 2! In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about birthdays, and their guests talk about knitting and favourite food. Do you remember Carolina from Series 1? She’s a student from Venezuela who’s studying in Newcastle and in this episode she goes shoe shopping. What type of shoes will she choose?

Episode 02

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about restaurants, and their guests talk about Albert Einstein and shopping. You can also follow Carolina as she meets her course tutor. Will she get good feedback on her essay?

Episode 03

In this episode Ravi asks Tess for some advice, and their guests talk about meditation and space exploration. You can also follow Carolina as she meets a friend’s family for the first time. Will she get on well with them?

Episode 04

In this episode Tess is upset about losing her cat and Ravi offers support. Their guests talk about chocolate and ways of wasting time. You can also follow Carolina as she tries some British home cooking. Will she like it?

Episode 05

In this episode Tess shares some good news with Ravi, and their guests talk about Formula 1 and telling the truth. You can also follow Carolina as she takes something back to a shop. Will she get her money back?

Episode 06

In this episode Ravi has hurt his leg and Tess persuades him to go to the doctor. Their guests talk about architect Zaha Hadid and complaining about bad service. You can also follow Carolina as she goes to the hairdresser. Will she get a new look?

Episode 07

In this episode Ravi is having a bad day and he tells Tess all about it. Their guests talk about the English city of Bath and global problems facing humanity. You can also follow Carolina as she goes away for the weekend with the Conservation Society. Will they have a good trip?

How does the fourth season of The Voice work?

All the episodes in the fourth series are divided into different sections, from fictional drama and jokes to quizzes and language advice. You will improve your listening comprehension and develop your vocabulary. Each recording has a transcript and interactive exercises to help you understand and use the language.

What do Adam and Jo talk about?

Adam and Jo talk about difficult aspects of English such as homographs and homophones. Tess and Ravi discuss the news and the BBC, while Adam and Jo talk about unusual words such as 'series' and 'news'. Carolina and Emily are in the library to study, but end up chatting.

What do Adam and Jo look at in the book?

Jo and Adam look at adjectives and adverbs. Jamie might have the chance to follow his dream. Adam and Jo look at how Jamie and Carolina use 'will', 'won't' and 'might' to talk about his future. Tess and Ravi talk about pop music and Jo and Adam look at the difference between the verbs 'hear' and 'listen'.

Episode 01

LearnEnglish Podcasts is back! Some things are the same (Tess, Ravi and Carolina) and some things are new, for example the presenters. So whether you're new to LearnEnglish Podcasts or have been listening since Series 1, give it a try!

Episode 02

In this episode, Carolina returns. What happened with her and Jamie? What is new in Emily's life? Plus, Adam and Rob talk about the recipes you shared after last week's show.

Episode 03

Tess and Ravi discuss a topic that many British people like to talk about all the time. Can you guess what it is? Adam reports on some of the different ways you said you greet each other.

Episode 04

Carolina is having some problems with money. What can she do to solve them? Adam and Rob talk about all the different types of weather you have in your countries.

Episode 05

Tess and Ravi talk about football and hooligans in the UK and how things have changed. Adam is on holiday so we only have Rob this week.

Episode 06

Carolina wants a job to solve her money problems, but will she find one? Adam is surprised about your opinions of football!

Episode 07

Adam and Rob discuss your favourite times of day. Also, Tess and Ravi talk about something British people love, but most people hate!

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