Listening Resources for ESL Students

Here are some links to online lessons and materials that will help you learn English, while providing valuable listening practice.

• EnglishClass101: EnglishPod101 is one of the first resources I recommend to new English language learners. Their lessons and materials are top-notch.
• ESL Pod: This podcast has over 1,000 lessons for English learners to pick from!
• CU Lips Podcast: Fun English lessons with natural expressions and commonly-used vocabulary
• 6 Minute English: This new offering from the BBC gives you English lessons in bite-sized chunks.
• The English We Speak: Another podcast from the BBC, this one focuses on the curiosities of spoken English.
• Listen to English – Learn English!: These short (5 minutes or less) podcasts improve your listening skill with clearly spoken conversations.
• Better at English – Listen and Learn: Genuine, unscripted conversations in English. You can download transcripts at their website.
• Quality Time ESL: Clearly spoken oral exercises with an emphasis on grammar, correct usage and pronunciation.
• ESL Aloud: Guided lessons in spoken English for those wanting to improve their communication skills.
• English Vocabulary for Business: This podcast teaches advanced business-related vocabulary.
• Ello English Listening Resources