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8 English Listening Lessons
Can you read English but find it harder to understand when people speak? Hi, I’m Georgiana! I picked eight free lessons to help you train your ears, listen with more confidence, and enjoy English.
Each lesson has free audio and a transcript. Listen at your own pace and use the simple 16-day plan below.
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8 free lessons to improve your listening
Start with Lesson 1 and follow the plan, or pick the topic you need most. Each card opens a real podcast episode with audio and a transcript.
Episode 374: The 90% Listening Rule
Learn how to choose audio that you can understand without feeling lost.
Try this: Listen once without the text. Can you understand the main idea?
Listen and get the free transcript →
Episode 158: Listen More in English
Find out how to train your ears with simple, repeated listening.
Try this: Listen to the Mini-Story twice. Notice what becomes easier the second time.
Listen and get the free transcript →
Episode 012: Listening in the Background
Learn when background listening helps and when you need to pay attention.
Try this: Listen for five minutes with no other task. Later, replay the same part while doing something easy.
Listen and get the free transcript →
Episode 018: Listen While Exercising
See how walking and other easy activities can fit into your English practice.
Try this: Take a short walk while listening. Then say what you remember.
Listen and get the free transcript →
Episode 137: Make English Listening Fun
Try simple ideas to make listening to the same lesson more enjoyable.
Try this: Guess the next word or sentence when you listen again.
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Episode 044: Learn English Pronunciation and Intonation
Pay attention to English stress, rhythm, and the way people say sentences.
Try this: Choose one short sentence. Listen, pause, and copy its rhythm.
Listen and get the free transcript →
Episode 221: Understanding Strong English Accents
Learn what to do when another person has an accent you find hard to understand.
Try this: Listen for the main message. Practice asking, “Could you say that again?”
Listen and get the free transcript →
Episode 290: Movie Idioms in English
Learn common movie expressions and why fast speech in movies can be difficult.
Try this: Pick one movie expression. Listen for it again, then say it out loud.
Listen and get the free transcript →Your simple listening plan
Build your listening habit in 16 days
Use two days for each lesson. Aim for about 15–20 minutes a day, or go at your own pace. If you need more time, repeat a lesson.
Listen without reading. Try to catch the main idea. Then listen with the free transcript to check words you missed.
Play the same lesson without the text. Notice what is easier. If there is a Mini-Story, answer the questions out loud.
Your schedule: Days 1–2: Lesson 1 · Days 3–4: Lesson 2 · Days 5–6: Lesson 3 · Days 7–8: Lesson 4 · Days 9–10: Lesson 5 · Days 11–12: Lesson 6 · Days 13–14: Lesson 7 · Days 15–16: Lesson 8.
Remember: You don’t have to understand every word. Choose a comfortable level, listen again, and notice your progress.
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