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This guide will help you to understand and use the pronunciation symbols found in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary and the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

Consonants

The symbol (r) indicates that British pronunciation will have /r/ only if a vowel sound follows directly at the beginning of the next word, as in far away; otherwise the /r/ is omitted. For American English, all the /r/ sounds should be pronounced.

/x/ represents a fricative sound as in /lɒx/ for Scottish loch, Irish lough.

Vowels and diphthongs

Many British speakers use /ɔː/ instead of the diphthong /ʊə/, especially in common words, so that sure becomes /ʃɔː(r)/, etc. The sound /ɒ/ does not occur in American English, and words which have this vowel in British pronunciation will instead have /ɑː/ or /ɔː/ in American English. For instance, got is /ɡɒt/ in British English, but /ɡɑːt / in American English, while dog is British /dɒɡ/, American /dɑːɡ/. The three diphthongs /ɪə eə ʊə/ are found only in British English. In corresponding places, American English has a simple vowel followed by /r/, so near is /nɪr/, hair is / her/, and pure is /pjʊr/.

Nasalized vowels, marked with /～/, may be retained in certain words taken from French, as in penchant / ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/ and coq au vin / ˌkɒk əʊ ˈvæ̃/.

Syllabic consonants

The sounds /l/ and /n/ can often be "syllabic" - that is, they can form a syllable by themselves without a vowel. There is a syllabic / l/ in the usual pronunciation of middle / ˈmɪdl/, and a syllabic /n/ in sudden /ˈsʌdn/.

The sounds represented by /iː/ and / ɪ/ must always be made different, as in heat /hiːt/ compared with hit / hɪt/. The symbol /i/ represents a vowel that can be sounded as either /iː/ or /ɪ/, or as a sound which is a compromise between them. In a word such as happy /ˈhæpi/, younger speakers use a quality more like /iː/, but short in duration. When /i/ is followed by /ə/ the sequence can also be pronounced / jə/. So the word dubious can be /ˈdjuːbiəs / or /ˈdjuːbjəs/. In the same way, the two vowels represented /uː/ and /ʊ/ must be kept distinct but /u/ represents a weak vowel that varies between them. If /u/ is followed directly by a consonant sound, it can also be pronounced as /ə/. So stimulate can be /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ or /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/.

Weak forms and strong forms

Certain very common words, for example at, for, and can, have two pronunciations. We give the usual (weak) pronunciation first. The second pronunciation (strong) must be used if the word is stressed, and also generally when the word is at the end of a sentence. For example:

Tapping of / t /

In American English, if a /t/ sound is between two vowels, and the second vowel is not stressed, the /t / can be pronounced very quickly, and made voiced so that it is like a brief /d/ or the r-sound of certain languages. Technically, the sound is a "tap", and can be symbolised by /t̬/. So Americans can pronounce potato as /pəˈteɪt̬oʊ/, tapping the second /t/ in the word (but not the first, because of the stress). British speakers don't generally do this.

The conditions for tapping also arise very frequently when words are put together, as in not only, what I, etc. In this case it doesn't matter whether the following vowel is stressed or not, and even British speakers can use taps in this situation, though they sound rather casual.

The glottal stop

In both British and American varieties of English, a /t/ which comes at the end of a word or syllable can often be pronounced as a glottal stop /ʔ/ (a silent gap produced by holding one's breath briefly) instead of a /t/. For this to happen, the next sound must not be a vowel or a syllabic /l/.

So football can be /ˈfʊʔbɔːl/ instead of /ˈfʊtbɔːl/, and button can be /ˈbʌʔn/ instead of /ˈbʌtn/.

But a glottal stop would not be used for the /t/ sounds in bottle or better because of the sounds which come afterwards.

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The 7 best English podcasts for beginners

Learn English Podcast from the British Council

The Learn English Podcast is excellent for beginners. It is aimed at English language learners from A1 to B1 levels and episodes are discussion-based and cover common everyday situations . Every episode comes with a transcript and a support pack with exercises to test your understanding. There's even a free app!

If you want to learn British English , this is a great place to start. Not sure yet whether American or British English is for you? Check out our guide to the differences between the two.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

British Council website

Themes

British culture

Voice of America: Learning English

If you want to learn American English , then Voice of America: Learning English might be a better choice for you. It's a clear website that offers different podcasts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL learners.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Voice of America website

Themes

American culture

Health and lifestyle

Technology

Language learning

6-Minute English from the BBC

Are you short on time? 6-Minute English fits into even the busiest schedules. No excuses! 6-minute English is a news podcast produced every week and is aimed at intermediate speakers. Each episode comes with a list of vocabulary, a thought-provoking question, and a transcript so you can follow along in case you miss some words or phrases.

The English here is spoken at a slightly slower speed than usual, making it much easier to understand. In addition, there are hundreds of episodes going back to 2014. Try listening to one six-minute episode per day, and your vocabulary will grow in no time.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Themes

British culture

The English We Speak

The English We Speak is produced every week by the BBC . This series is even shorter than 6-Minute English , with episodes only 3 minutes long. Each episode focuses on a different English idiom or expression used in the UK, such as "play a blinder," "take the biscuit" or "to cut a long story short."

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Themes

British culture

English Learning for Curious Minds by Leonardo English

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Leonardo English website (to access transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary)

Themes

British culture

Science & technology

Language learning

All Ears English

All Ears English is another great option if you already have an intermediate level of English and want a little more entertainment. Unlike Luke's English Podcast , All Ears is in American English and is presented by two ESL teachers, Lindsay from Boston and Michelle from New York City. The All Ears team also includes two IELTS specialists, Jessica and Aubrey, who feature in some episodes.

In very short episodes, they discuss American culture , and explain confusing English expressions in a friendly and fun way . Their motto is "connection not perfection" so expect a focus on everyday English as it is spoken in the real world !

Another brilliant feature of this podcast is that Lindsay and Michelle specialize in training people for the IELTS . They produced the show with the IELTS in mind, so anyone about to sit the exam will find it especially useful. If taking the IELTS or moving to the US is your motivation for learning, you might also be interested in our guide to speaking American English.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

All Ears English website

Themes

American culture

English Grammar

Language learning

Espresso English

The Espresso English podcast is made for beginners and intermediate-level learners. It is presented by Shayna who is the teacher at Espresso English and everything from vocabulary to grammar to pronunciation is covered in the 350+ episodes.

One of the fantastic features of this podcast is the fact that there are so many episodes and they cover many common problems that ESL learners run into, for example staying motivated or how to use phrasal verbs . The show features American English and if you're short on time, don't worry, they only last 5-10 minutes.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Espresso English website

Themes

Language learning

Pronunciation

7 brilliant advanced English podcasts by native speakers

The Joe Rogan Experience

No list of English podcasts would be complete without mentioning Joe Rogan. The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the biggest podcasts globally, and in 2020, the show signed an exclusive deal with Spotify worth a reported $100 million.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Themes

American culture

is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The stories are varied and original. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another interviewed students at a high school which experienced a mass shooting. It has won a host of awards and is consistently rated among the most popular in the US.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Themes

American culture

Crime Junkie

There are plenty of podcasts dedicated to the "true crime" trend, but Crime Junkie is the most popular. In each 50-minute episode, the presenters discuss a different murder. They go into gruesome detail and give their theories on any unsolved aspects of the crime. It will make you shiver, but fans say it's truly addictive. Hopefully, you won't need to use any of the English vocabulary you learn with this podcast!

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Crime Junkie Website

Themes

American culture

Overheard at National Geographic

Episodes last around twenty minutes, and topics include zombie mice, the ethics of animal selfies, and underwater pyramids. It's perfect if you want to be amazed at the strangeness of our planet.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

National Geographic website

Themes

The Writer's Voice

In this podcast, the week's story is read aloud by its writer. The published work captures a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. Some of them are quite hard to follow, but most make for very enjoyable listening.

It's a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country. Like a bedtime story for grownups! If you love literature, you might also be interested in our guide to finding free English audiobooks online.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

New Yorker website

Themes

Literature

Comedy Bang Bang

When learning any new language , some people say that jokes are one of the last things you can expect to master. If you want to test this theory, try the Comedy Bang Bang podcast.

It has been running for ten years and very popular pretty much as long as podcasts have existed. Episodes begin as celebrity interviews but soon descend into chaos. Expect sketches, silly catchphrases, and improvisation games. If you are new to the show, the annual review episodes are a good place to start.

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Earwolf website

Themes

American culture

New episodes of the are published twice a day and report on issues that affect the whole planet. As you might have guessed, this show is beneficial if you would like to learn British English .

Where to listen

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Themes

World affairs

Business English

6 effective strategies to learn English using podcasts

Start with podcasts that focus on learning

Listen with the text accompaniment

Many of the best podcasts designed for studying English come with a written transcript which can also be downloaded. Try reading along to a podcast, and you'll be learning how to read and pronounce simultaneously.

It is very difficult to tell how English words are pronounced just by seeing them written down. In fact, this is one of the most frustrating things about learning English . Reading along to a podcast is an easy way to get used to strange English pronunciation rules. It's also great to make sure you don't miss anything important.

Make a note of new vocabulary

Then, if you aren't sure what they mean, pause the audio and look them up. Since you have already heard these words in context and made an effort to absorb them, there is a good chance you will remember them.

Slow it down

Don't multitask

Usually, one of the benefits of podcasts is that they do not require your full attention. However, if you are using them as study tools, it's probably best to forget that.

Put them on in the background

After all, rules were made to be broken!

To get the absolute most out of podcasts as an educational tool, you should give them your full attention. If you are just using them to gain more contact with spoken English, however, you can ignore that advice from time to time. Having a podcast playing in the background will help you get familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language.

Conclusion

We hope you are feeling inspired and ready to fill up your phone with plenty of educational audio. If you want even more tips on language learning , check out the Preply podcast , where we speak to expert language learners and polyglots for their top tips.

If you like learning with podcasts and want to take even more value from them, why not use them in an English lesson with one of Preply's expert tutors or discover the Preply Business corporate English training?

That way, you'll get to practice all the new vocabulary you learn in the most effective way possible - by using it in a conversation with a native English speaker .

Frequently asked questions

Does listening to a podcast improve English?

Yes, listening to English-speaking podcasts is a great way to augment your English learning. 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.

Which podcast should I listen to to improve my English?

The Learn English Podcast from the British Council is an excellent place to start. In this podcast, they cover everyday situations and conversations, and they provide written text to go along with each podcast so you can read along as well.

How do you learn English with a podcast?

Listening to English podcasts helps develop multiple vital skills in English. One of the most important skills is listening, which will be improved if you listen to podcasts consistently. Other benefits include improved vocabulary, pronunciation, and accent. Plus, you can pick up English idioms and phrases that only native speakers would use.

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1. Truman Faced Communist Fears, Real or Imagined

2. War Hero Is Elected President in 1952

3. Conflict in Korea Spills Over Into Eisenhower's Presidency

4. 1950s Popular Culture Helped Take Minds Off Nuclear Fears

5. A Freeze Hits US-Soviet Relations After World War Two

6. The Space Race Heightens Cold War Tensions

1960s - Kennedy Becomes President

1. Election of 1960 Brings Close Race Between Kennedy, Nixon

2. Kennedy Begins His Presidency With Strong Public Support

3. The Presidency of John Kennedy Begins With Great Energy, but Ends in Tragedy

4. Johnson Takes Over Presidency After Kennedy's Murder

1964 - Vietnam War

1. Johnson Wins a Full Term in 1964, Defends Vietnam Policies

2. Civil Rights Movement: In the '60s, a Struggle for Equality in US

3. The '60s Become a Time of Social Revolution and Unrest

1968 - Richard Nixon Becomes President

1997 - Bi-centenial

1988 - George H. W. Bush Becomes President

1. George Herbert Walker Bush Is Elected President in 1988

2. George H. W. Bush's Presidency Saw End of Cold War

1993 - Bill Clinton Becomes President

2000 - George W. Bush Becomes President

Other History Broadcasts (Explorations, Agricultre Report, ...)

Holiday Special

Christmas in America During the 19th Century

More Stories about History in Other Sections on This Website

These are not included in the count at the top of the page.

About

These are good for people studying English because it is possible to read along while listening.

These are in VOA's Special English.

These will print very cleanly (without printing the MP3 player and menu.)

The source of the original pre-edited material is http://voanews.com/specialenglish/.
"All text, audio and video material produced exclusively by the Voice of America
is public domain. However, some images and graphics are licensed for use and
covered by all applicable copyright laws."

Though the source material was in the public domain, I have done some editing. If you need the public domain version of any of these stories, please visit http://voanews.com/specialenglish/.

Other VOA Material on This Web Site

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American History in VOA Special English (ESL/EFL)

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There are 246 fifteen-minute programs and 5 four-minute programs. That is about 62 hours of listening. Introduction and Overview of 'The Making of a Nation' (You may skip this one.)

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We believe that learning English should be fun!

Learning English takes time and it's not easy to remain motivated when the materials you use are boring. These comic strips will hopefully lighten up the mood and encourage you to learn more vocabulary in context.

Feel free to add comments on the page to share your thoughts, feelings, or the questions you may have to fully understand these comics.

Enjoy!

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Comics English: Having Fun Learning English with Comic Strips - Comics English

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Comics English: Having Fun Learning English with Comic Strips

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Welcome to the world's most awesome playground for all things making. Learn from the largest collection of how to step-by-step projects anywhere.

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Captivate your early learners with these 15 nonfiction read-along books. Listen and Read activities tell their stories through words, images, and sound. You can use these online activities in a variety of ways, from one-on-one instruction using a computer or tablet to class instruction on an interactive whiteboard.

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Captivate your early learners with these 15 nonfiction read-along books. Listen and Read activities tell their stories through words, images, and sound. You can use these online activities in a variety of ways, from one-on-one instruction using a computer or tablet to class instruction on an interactive whiteboard.