The listening guide
Good stories.
Better listening habits.
Find a podcast that fits your level, get more from its transcript, and make a little listening part of your day.
Start here · Listening practice
A simple routine.
A whole world to listen to.
You don’t need another long list of apps. Here’s how to turn one podcast passage into useful practice.
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Guides by language
SpanishSpanish podcasts you’ll want to keep listening to
Start with supported storytelling, then stretch into real-world Spanish. Find a podcast that fits the way you listen.
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Brazilian PortugueseA first listen in Brazilian Portuguese
Get started with Fala Gringo, then turn a short passage into a useful listening practice.
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FrenchFind your way into spoken French
Three different routes into French listening: bilingual stories, a familiar host, and short questions that spark your curiosity.
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GermanGerman listening, at a pace that fits
Move from clearly paced monologues toward natural conversation, with a practical plan for using transcripts.
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DutchDutch podcasts for stories and real conversation
Use personal stories and news explainers to practice following Dutch beyond the language classroom.
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EnglishEnglish podcasts with a reason to listen
Find supported stories or topic-led talks, then practice the English you want to understand in real life.
Read the guideA guide should get you listening.
These picks explain the support each show offers and the challenge to expect. Level labels are a starting point; try an opening passage and let your own understanding guide you.