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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.

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Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more. Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or [email protected]. In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7. Send a voice note or message via What ...
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Coffee Break Spanish

Coffee Break Languages

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Learn Spanish in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native Spanish speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daily Easy Spanish

Daily Easy Spanish

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Daily podcast of the world's most important news, straight from BBC Mundo. A learning resource for Spanish beginners and intermediate learners - in Spanish, English, and Slow Spanish
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Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Coffee Break French

Coffee Break Languages

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Learn French in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native French speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DW Deutsch lernen

DW Deutsch lernen

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DW's individualized German language learning materials can help you to improve your skills with a host of fun and free materials for all levels. dw.com/germancourses We welcome posts in English and German. However, DW will delete and/or report any content that constitutes hateful, threatening, pornographic or harrassing material. Please respect our netiquette: http://bit.ly/b3Ui11 Legal Notice: http://www.dw.com/dw/article/0,,15718489,00.html
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Coffee Break German

Coffee Break Languages

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Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native German speakers. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ChinesePod - Beginner

ChinesePod LLC

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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy. It isn't your typical language learning resource - we think you'll be entertained as well! If you’re just trying to learn some survival Chinese or looking to start a lifelong relationship with the language, this ChinesePod - Beginner Level Podcast Channel is where to start. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Intermediate and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For more lessons, go to www.ch ...
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE, with selected new podcasts that will span a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and medicine. Our Podcasts are designed to act as teaching tools, providing further insight into our content through editor and author commentaries and interviews with special guests. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and ...
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Learn English grammar with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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All Ears English Podcast

Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

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Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you speci ...
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Thinking in English

Thomas Wilkinson

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Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture. Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your l ...
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Advanced English learning. The best podcast to learn English. Short English lessons with an experienced native English teacher. Most beneficial for intermediate to advanced English learners. Join to become a confident English speaker. Visit www.englishlessonviaskype.com to check out my advanced English intensive courses, online English lessons on Zoom/Skype, online English courses and much more!
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Coffee Break Italian

Coffee Break Languages

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With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Python Bytes

Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken. The show is a short discussion on the headlines and noteworthy news in the Python, developer, and data science space.
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Learn French Online with our Interactive French Podcast for All Levels. Our comprehensive French course features weekly episodes with real French news, essential French grammar, and practical French expressions. Listen, read, and then join a French conversation in our live practice Rooms! The News in Slow French format is perfect for intermediate French learners. With shorter episodes also available for Beginner French students and in-depth content for Advanced French, too. It's like French ...
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Herr Professor

Herr Professor

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NO TIME TO LEARN GERMAN? Get FREE German podcast lessons and grow your confidence in speaking in 3 months spending just 10 minutes a day while commuting to work at: https://www.herrprofessor.com/podcast/
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Learn German Online with our Interactive German Podcast for All Levels. Our comprehensive German course features weekly episodes with real German news, essential German grammar, and practical German expressions. The News in Slow German format is perfect for intermediate German learners. With shorter episodes also available for Beginner German students and in-depth content for Advanced German, too. It's like German radio at a pace you can understand!
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VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English

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Learning English is VOA’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. Learning English began as Special English, which Voice of America launched in 1959. Special English newscasts and features were a primary fixture of VOA’s international shortwave broadcasts for more than half a century. In 2014, our line of products was expanded to include more English teaching materials, and the service became known as Learning English.
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Slate Debates

Slate Podcasts

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A feed from the Slate podcast network featuring episodes with enlightening conversations, opposing views, and plenty of healthy disputes. You'll get a curated selection of episodes from programs like What Next, The Waves, and the Political Gabfest, with deep discussions that go beyond point-counterpoint and shed light on the issues that matter most.
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In our course we emphasize all aspects of language learning from listening comprehension, rapid vocabulary expansion, exposure to Spanish grammar and common idiomatic expressions used in Latin America, to pronunciation practice and interactive grammar exercises. In our program we discuss the Weekly News, grammar, and expressions, and much more in simplified Spanish at a slow pace so that you can understand almost every word and sentence.
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You can download the entire audio course on our website: www.linguaboost.com Boost your fluency in French with LinguaBoost! Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic. You’ll learn the language in context, not just isolated words. All material is translated and spoken by native speakers.
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Learn Spanish Online with our Interactive Spanish Podcast for All Levels. Our comprehensive Spanish course features weekly episodes with real Spanish news, essential Spanish grammar, and practical Spanish expressions. Listen, read, and then join a Spanish conversation in our live practice Rooms! The News in Slow Spanish format is perfect for intermediate Spanish learners. With shorter episodes also available for Beginner Spanish students and in-depth content for Advanced Spanish, too. It's l ...
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Whippoorwills, bob whites, and chickadees. How do we decide the names of birds and what to call their calls? Plus, the last syllables of Arkansas and Kansas are pronounced differently, but they come from the same etymological root. And: What’s the best word to describe your relationship with someone who’s less than a friend but closer than an acqua…
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Italian indefinite articles (or words for “a” and “an”) can be tricky in Italian because there are four ways to say them. Here’s how to use each one. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.…
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De fortes précipitations ont provoqué des inondations importantes dans l'Ouest de la France, touchant des milliers de foyers et perturbant les transports. Traduction: Heavy rainfall caused major flooding in Western France, affecting thousands of households and disrupting transportation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_pronunciation_lounge NEWSLETTER:htt…
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[962] Time for another short story on LEP. This one is about a man who has a wondrous experience as a child, which then it haunts him for the rest of his adult life. Listen as I read the story to you, and then ramble about its meaning, interpretations and how it evoked some strong memories and strange feelings in me. Then there is a vocabulary revi…
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For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code AEE at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code AEE. This exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal is their best of the year, so order now before it ends! Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! …
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 17, 2025 is: crucible • \KROO-suh-bul\ • noun A crucible, in the word’s literal use, is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated to a very high temperature or melted. But crucible is more often encountered in figurative use referring to a difficult test or challenge, or to a place or situat…
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Weißt du, was diese acht Redewendungen mit „Arm“ oder „Hand“ bedeuten?Hast du schon meine Mitgliedschaft ausprobiert? *1 Monat für nur 1€:* https://expertlygerman.com/membership-options/Zur Seite dieser Episode: https://expertlygerman.com/2025/11/15/episode-232-redewendungen-mit-arm-und-hand/ Ich biete auch Konversationsgruppen an:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…
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Greeting someone in Chinese is much more than saying 你好 (nǐ hǎo). From a simple "早 (zǎo)!" in the morning to the elegant "幸会 (xìng huì)" when meeting someone new, Chinese offers a rich set of expressions that can instantly change the tone of a conversation. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (04:28) Different ways to greet in Chinese. (17:17) Differ…
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Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link ⁠⁠https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust ⁠⁠ The Collins Dictionary Word of the Year is… Vibe Coding! In this Thinking in English episode, I’m going to define and explain the term vibe coding and talk about why it was chosen as the Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary.…
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What makes the perfect bachelor weekend? In this episode, Andrew explains the English proverb “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” by sharing what happens when his wife takes a trip to Japan. He talks about his simple list of things he’s looking forward to doing alone. Along the way, you’ll learn useful idioms and everyday expressions while ge…
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In this lesson, I explain the viral news about President Trump’s rumored $2000 giveaway and what’s really going on. You’ll also learn useful English vocabulary from the story like pledge, low income, and double down.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. 📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/p-k3kNewOto…
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À l’occasion du dixième anniversaire des attentats de novembre à Paris, la France prépare un hommage officiel avant le match contre l’Ukraine. Traduction : On the tenth anniversary of the November 2015 Paris attacks, France plans an official tribute ahead of the Ukraine match. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…
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Le tourisme en France rebondit en 2024, avec un afflux massif de visiteurs étrangers, redynamisant l’économie locale dans les régions touristiques. Translation in English: Tourism in France rebounds in 2024, with a massive influx of foreign visitors, revitalizing the local economy in tourist regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 16, 2025 is: writhe • \RYTHE\ • verb To writhe is to twist one’s body from side to side. The word is often used when the body or a bodily part is twisting in pain. // The injured player lay on the football field, writhing in pain. // At the instruction of their teacher, the children rolled the fallen l…
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Enfrentados a un proceso de expropiación por parte de las autoridades municipales, un grupo de vecinos de Madrid apostó por declarar su "independencia" de España y buscar el apoyo de Fidel Castro, quien los invitó a La Habana.By Daily Easy Spanish
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Klickt hier, um zum Manuskript zu gelangen:https://learngerman.dw.com/de/15112025-langsam-gesprochene-nachrichten/a-74757867Die Langsam gesprochenen Nachrichten der DW bieten von Montag bis Samstag aktuelle Tagesnachrichten aus aller Welt. Das langsam und verständlich gesprochene Audio trainiert das Hörverstehen. Zusätzlich gibt es den vollständige…
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Allez, on fait le point sur ce gros scandale de corruption qui secoue l'Ukraine en ce moment. Let's take stock of this major corruption scandal currently shaking Ukraine. C'est une affaire assez énorme, figurez-vous, puisqu'elle touche un proche du président Volodymyr Zelensky. It's quite a huge affair, mind you, since it affects someone close to P…
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On today’s episode host Kate Lindsay is joined by writer and content creator Josh Lora, who also goes by TellTheBees. Josh’s Substack essay, Boyfriendland, was cited in the viral Vogue article written by Chanté Joseph, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Many women are hiding their boyfriends online, or losing followers if they hard-launch. S…
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Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 15, 2025 is: radial • \RAY-dee-ul\ • adjective Radial describes things that are arranged or have parts arranged in straight lines coming out from the center of a circle. // Her mosaics echo radial patterns observed in nature, from succulents to sea urchins. See the entry > Examples: "Inspired by flower…
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Do you ever feel frustrated after a bad day at work, a test, or a long commute? In this Chatterbox episode, join Andrew and Anna for a conversation about frustration and how to talk about it clearly in English. In this lesson, you will learn how frustration is different from anger and disappointment, hear real stories you can relate to, and pick up…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What kind of jobs require creativity? How does drawing help to enhance children’s creativity? What can we do to help children stay creative? Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important? How do artists acquire inspiration? Do you think children should learn to play …
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Testet euer Wissen mit interaktiven Übungen: https://bit.ly/Top-Thema_Richtig-aufs-Klo-gehenMit dem Top-Thema könnt ihr euch gleichzeitig über Neues aus aller Welt informieren und euren Wortschatz erweitern. Wir bieten euch zwei leicht verständliche Berichte mit Vokabelangaben und Fragen zum Text pro Woche. Hier geht's zur Übersichtsseite: dw.com/t…
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Was ist ein Liebestöter? Kann man Kabelsalat essen? Und warum gibt es keine Hexen, aber einen Hexenschuss? Oft bedeuten diese Wörter etwas anderes, als man denkt. Viele von ihnen stehen nicht im Wörterbuch. Jede Woche erklären wir hier ein kurioses deutsches Wort zum Beispiel aus der Umgangssprache oder aus Redewendungen – lustig, ernst oder einfac…
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Klickt hier, um zum Manuskript zu gelangen:https://bit.ly/Deutschlernen_Langsam-Gesprochene-Nachrichten_14112025Die Langsam gesprochenen Nachrichten der DW bieten von Montag bis Samstag aktuelle Tagesnachrichten aus aller Welt. Das langsam und verständlich gesprochene Audio trainiert das Hörverstehen. Zusätzlich gibt es den vollständigen Text zum M…
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Roya Karimi huyó de un matrimonio infantil en Afganistán para refugiarse en Noruega y ahora es una de las mejores fisicoculturistas de Europa. A través de su deporte busca crear conciencia sobre la situación de las mujeres afganas.By Daily Easy Spanish
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Pippa and Beth talk about some methods to improve the stories you tell in English. They look back at Georgie's story about a boy band and Neil's story about parking. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251114 FIND …
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I filmed today’s lesson at The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli in Columbia, South Carolina—one of the most famous places for huge, homemade cinnamon buns. In this video, you’ll learn how to order breakfast in simple, natural English just like people do in the United States.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% o…
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