The first podcast I subscribe to is The English We Speak. This podcast is provided by the BBC and is available for both Apple and Android devices. This podcast looks at everyday English phrases or slang and discusses them in three minutes or less. A new blog is released every week and if you visit the website you can read the transcript as you listen. This is a good podcast for ELL learners because it explains common phrases or slang that are often confusing for ELL learners. They are phrases or words that are commonly used but don't follow the normal rules of the English language. Recent phrases discussed include "happy-go-lucky, the best of both worlds, and barking up the wrong tree. This is an entertaining podcast that will help ELLs learn tricky phrases and slang. This blog would be good to follow to stay current with new vocabulary and slang.
The second podcast I subscribe to is Better at English. This podcast is full of authentic conversations designed to provide an entertaining way to learn English. Transcripts of the podcasts and vocabulary are available on the website. The vocabulary portion includes tricky words, slang, idioms, etc. that might be challenging for ELLs. There is also a video portion of the website that provides captions. This is a good podcast for ELL students to practice listening and following along to conversations. However, there were a few times the vocabulary would not be appropriate for younger students.
