Podcasts are great sources of both entertainment and education. There are a wide variety of shows focusing on different themes, including English education. However, even shows that are not specifically about studying can still be useful since you can listen to different English accents and improve your listening comprehension.
Here are some recommended podcasts:
This show offers a variety of programs for different levels of English learners. It features interesting topics to help you improve your vocabulary and language comprehension.
TED Talks are short presentations by experts on different topics. Because of the variety available, you can choose a theme you find interesting and study English while learning about something you enjoy.
This is a radio show that features people's real stories and experiences from everyday life. The speaking speed is a little quicker than the other suggested podcasts, but it can help you to get better at understanding the natural speaking pace.
Reading English text out loud can help you improve your pronunciation and intonation. Here are a few ideas for things to read:
Just like with videos, TED Talks, etc., choosing a topic or theme that interests you will make studying more enjoyable. Be sure to spend extra time on the sentences and phrases that you find difficult.
Read the text aloud together with the audiobook's narrator to strengthen your listening and reading skills at the same time.
This study method is the opposite of our unscripted video suggestion, which we mentioned earlier. Read along with the script while watching a film. Try to copy the characters' intonation and feeling, which can help you get a better understanding of the emotion that certain words and phrases communicate.
AI, or artificial intelligence, is a powerful and valuable tool. Chatbots allow learners to study at their own pace and without fear of embarrassment or judgment from mistakes. They are also extremely convenient since you can use them anywhere whenever you have free time.
Take online English lessons
For learners who do not have the time to go to a real English conversation class, we recommend taking online lessons at home — or anywhere that is convenient for you.
Online lessons allow you to choose the date and time according to your schedule. They also add a little bit of positive pressure, since it is sometimes easy to ignore your study plans if they don't include other people!
Instead of being limited to English speakers in your area, online lessons let you connect with tutors from around the world. This means you can learn to understand and speak with specific accents depending on which countries or cultures you are interested in.
Finally, you don't need to be at home to take a lesson; as long as you have an internet connection and a comfortable place to talk, you have all that you need. Many beginner students are often nervous when taking lessons, but you can feel more relaxed in a comfortable space that you are already familiar with.
If you would like to try online English lessons, we recommend studying with us at TalkEnglish. We offer many kinds of lessons, from business English to help with pronunciation.
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