English Podcasts

Listening is one of the most powerful skills you can develop in English—but it’s also one of the most challenging.

Quizzes aren’t just about answering questions; they challenge your knowledge, spark curiosity, and keep you on your toes.

National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, Pet Day is every day. Do you know all the facts?

Did you know that 93% of all resolutions made on 31 December are abandoned just a week or two later?

Is the thrill of the crowd worth the ticket price, or does the TV offer the ultimate front-row seat?

A controversial idea…. The Enhanced Games which encourages performance enhanced drugs in sport.

Chris tells Sue all about his trip to India where he went off the typical tourist track and went off the beaten track.

Ever heard of a SWOT ? What about a language SWOT? Find out how to assess your strengths and weaknesses.

Discover the origins of streets names, roads, lanes, and alleys We explore historic figures, battles and trades.

Tag questions are very common in natural English but tricky for learners to use. Listen in for top tips.

Do you consider sugar as a sweet friend or sneaky foe? What about natural sugars in fruit?

In this podcast, we're on holiday in New York! You'll hear about the top places to visit and also great grammar too.

Millions in the UK tune in usually several times a week, to follow the ups and downs in the storylines in the British TV soaps.

Are superstitions dangerous, or just a harmless cultural traditional? You'll learn lots of vocabulary along the way.

Ever had that strange feeling that you know what's going to happen next ? How an earth can it be explained?

Could you live without your apps? Are they really that useful? Do you use the same ones as us?

What is your kind of humour? Are you silly, surreal or witty? What about irony? Does humour translate well?

How does hunger mess with our emotions? Are we angry or hangry ? Is your body just saying "feed me"?

Why do we put things off, how our brains trick us into delaying tasks, and what we can do to break the cycle.

What would happen if the moon didn’t exist, if it just disappeared one day. What would be the effect on you?

Making coffee has almost become an art form. What do you know about the intricacies of coffee making?

We talk HOT ! Hot spices, Hot curries, Hot mouths, Hot countries… everything you need to know about hot spices and chillies.

You put a pair of socks into the machine, but only one comes out ! Is there a scientific reason for this?

Are you getting disheartened about your "lack" of progress? Tune in to our tips to help you keep going.

How does Fes compare to other cities in Morocco? Dive into a fascinating cultural experience.

We catch up with Craig who tells us about he used to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day and what he does now.

Ahmed who was born in Gaza, Palestine describes his home and how he left Gaza. The podcast was recorded in 2018.

Does the answer lay in science, is it instinct or is it just a pointless habit? You'll be surprised by the answer.

We compare our favourite underground systems. For Sue it's London, for Chris it's Paris. Listen in for lots and lots of numbers.

How much do you know about chocolate? Plenty of fun trivia in this chocolate box on World Chocolate day.

Following the series of podcasts about Australia, this one is devoted to the best holiday things to do and to expect.

This is a fun podcast citing crazy conspiracy theories with a wide range of ways to agree and disagree.

Which 8 discs would you take to your Desert Island? This podcast is based on the BBC's long running radio show Desert Island Discs.

Which 8 discs describe your life? This podcast is, based on the BBC's long running radio show Desert Island Discs.

Chris helps Sue book a holiday aboard in real time. You can practice understanding flight times, dates, times, and costs

Listen in as Chris talks Sue through how to buy and sell on-line. There is a ton of useful vocabulary and great safety tips.

Christmas in Toulouse, is it really cold enough, dark enough for a good Christmas atmosphere? Well, there's alway food !

Sydney has been voted the best city in the world to live. Is this just hype? What are the positives and the drawbacks?

Do French people tend to see the glass half full or half empty? Are they really that pessimistic? Myth or reality?

Speaking a foreign language on the phone is a challenge with issues of noise interference , comprehension and accent.

Are you unsure about the correct (and polite) form of saying "hello" and "goodbye" in your emails? We dive into this and lots more.

Pain: being stung by a bee, breaking both ankles at the same time, suffering with back pain and feeling the effects of a hangover.