Best Intonation Podcasts (2025)

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Japanese podcast 4-7 Listening practice :How Intonation Changes Meaning 9:17

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Talking about Japanese expressions whose meanings change depending on intonation and accent. JLPTの聴解や日常生活でも役に立つ表現の違いについて説明しています。久しぶりの更新になってしまいました〜 Pick up expression: 〜じゃない・〜って Vocabulary: 主張(しゅちょう)する→insist, claim レッスンに興味がある方　オンライントライアルは無料です My website→⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jpnlessonosaka.net/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Learn Real English Through Stories: The Urban Fox Dines at The Ivy 18:03

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox with…

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3 Habits of Highly Successful Accent Learners | #298 10:13

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Take the Next Step Book your one-on-one Accent Strategy Call and let's build your personalized plan today! https://calendar.app.google/b2dw5ubrdVAbNRDT6 Are you serious about mastering your accent? In this essential accent training episode, we reveal the three high-leverage practices that separate the most successful accent learners from everyone e…

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L’importance du livre et de la lecture 5:11

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Send us a text Que nous offre un récit par rapport à un reportage ? Que nous permet la lecture par rapport aux moyens d’information les plus sophistiqués? Support the show You can contact me at : [email protected] If you want to send me your opinion/feedback on my comprehension episodes, or/and if you do the pronunciation or comprehension…

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From the Archives: Growing up in the UK in the 90s - Bonus Ep 2 28:47

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Harry back on t…

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Thanksgiving Culture from Start to finish: Culture and Etiquette | #297 24:28

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BOOK A CONSULTATION HEREBy Pat

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110: The history of the history of Indo-European - Interview with Danny Bate 1:00:40

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Before there was English, or Latin, or Czech, or Hindi, there was a language that they all have in common, which we call Proto-Indo-European. Linguists have long been fascinated by the quest to get a glimpse into what Proto-Indo-European must have looked like through careful comparisons between languages we do have records for, and this very old to…

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S5/E4 - Learn English Through a Wild French Bank Heist: Albert Spaggiari with Alastair Budge 58:07

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A gang tunnels through the sewers of Nice to pull off one of France’s most audacious bank heists—complete with t…

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Master the English "H" Sound Training for Spanish, French and Italian speakers | #296 12:54

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Spanish, French & Italian Speakers Need this Training! Boost your professional confidence and clarity with Episode 296! Master the challenging American English "H" sound (aspirated /h/) that non-native speakers often find difficult. If you are a Spanish, French, or Italian speaker using English as a second language, this is your essential training …

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Bonus Ep 84: Pt. 2 of The Elizabethan Era: Exploration, Empire & the English Renaissance | Ft. Ben Marks 31:10

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 25 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ England sails into global power in this spirited exploration of the Elizabethan Age. Charlie and Ben unpack how exploration, capital…

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IELTS Ep 5: Talking About British Icons and Inspiring People (IELTS Part 2) 32:50

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Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack⁠ In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest IELTS Speaking challenges — describing a person who inspires you — with the legendary Sir David Attenborough as our muse. Hear three real student answers (Band 5, 7, and 9) and discover what separates a good response from a great one. From fluency to phrasing, t…

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American 'H' Sound: Spanish, French and Italian Speaker Accent Training Guide | #295 6:48

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Welcome to episode #295 of the Accent Training Podcast! Are you a native Spanish, French, or Italian speaker struggling with the distinct American 'H' sound? If your 'H' often goes silent (like in hora or homme), you're not alone! This essential accent training guide is specifically designed to help you master the aspiration needed for a natural Am…

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Episode 30 Camilla Hoitenga: Follow your Curiosity 32:09

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Camilla Hoitenga has worked with some of the most important composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. In our conversation we talk about her approach to improvisation, collaborating with composers: in particular her long friendship-collaboration with Kaija Saariaho, and the importance of trusting in, and following your curiosity. I highly recommend …

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🎃 Halloween Special | Real Vocabulary from 2 Creepy Stories 1:02:32

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 20 intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More about Harry's Immersion Courses 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this Halloween special, Charlie and Harry each share a spine-tingli…

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Pronunciation Ep 03 - Master British Intonation with Real Speech 30:35

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👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ In this episode, Charlie breaks down a clip from a previous episode of his to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all in a lighthearted, playful manner. This is for learners who want to sound s…

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Episode 29: Laura Raudaskoski Motivating with Community and Collaboration 33:55

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I hope you enjoy my conversation with Laura Raudaskoski, lector of Flute from the Lapland Institute of Music and Dance. I asked Laura about how she motivates her eager class, in spite of living way up north, a long distance away from most other flute activities in Finland. We talk about teaching, practicing, and motivating students through collabor…

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109: On the nose - How the nose shapes language 46:26

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We often invoke the idea of language by showing the mouth or the hands. But the nose is important to both signed and spoken languages: it can be a resonating chamber that air can get shaped by, as well as a salient location for the hand to be in contact with. In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne get enthusiastic about the…

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Bitesize Ep 106 - The Elves and the Shoemaker 19:26

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A children’s fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the Shoemaker—British-style. With playful co…

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Interactive Intonation Drills: American Accent Open Question Intonation | #294 7:00

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Master the unique pitch and rhythm of American English "WH" questions (Open Questions) to sound natural and confident in any conversation. This episode provides highly interactive intonation drills to help you perfect your American accent when asking open questions (questions beginning with who, what, when, where, why, or how). Intonation is key to…

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Intonational Training to Ask Questions that Invite Discussion and Engagement ∣ #293 6:44

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Are you struggling to use your voice to drive real engagement? This essential episode on Intonational Training reveals the precise vocal techniques you need to transform your communication. Learn how to use rising and falling pitch to ask questions that genuinely invite discussion and engagement, making you a more memorable and dynamic speaker. We …

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Bonus Ep 83: Harry’s Mishaps Pt. 2 - Car Clamps, Bailiffs, a Crash, and Some Very British Vocabulary 24:06

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Harry’s car gets clamped out of nowhere… but that’s just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a cra…

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From the Archives: A British Conversation in Charlie's Pub, Scene 1 - Bitesize Ep 2 16:45

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of …

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American Accent Pronunciation: "Worcestershire Sauce," "Efficiency," "Vulnerable" | #292 7:46

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Struggling with the hardest words in American English pronunciation? In this essential accent training episode, we break down three of the most challenging words for non-native speakers: Worcestershire Sauce, Efficiency, and Vulnerable. Stop worrying about being misunderstood! Get a clear, step-by-step guide to mastering the subtle vowels, tricky c…

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Comment utiliser mon podcast- 0:46

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Send us a text Communiquez avec moi! Vous avez mon e-mail!😊🎼 Support the show You can contact me at : [email protected] If you want to send me your opinion/feedback on my comprehension episodes, or/and if you do the pronunciation or comprehension tests and want my corrections send me your recordings to my email as well. I only ask for a s…

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Japanese podcast 4-6JLPT grammar Extra Uses of くれる and もらう日本語上級学習者のみなさんへ ภาษาญี่ปุ่นระดับสูง JLPTN1 N2 7:20

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Talking about advanced grammar :くれる and もらう /上級レベルの皮肉や迷惑、自然現象と使う方法などについて話しました。 Vocabulary: 皮肉(ひにく)→sacarsm,irony 発展的(はってんてき)→ developmental ,expanding　非難(ひなん)する→blame 直接的(ちょくせつてき)→directly 間接的(かんせつてき)→indirectly レッスンに興味がある方　 My website→⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jpnlessonosaka.net/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.insta…

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One Tiny Word That Changes Everything in English 8:33

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Click here to join The Academy before midnight on Sunday 28th of September 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Charlie Baxter

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L’exaspération - compréhension B 2 8:59

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Send us a text Description du moment: l’ exaspération est le terme qui correspond à l’atmosphère actuelle qui sévit dans le pays. Support the show You can contact me at : [email protected] If you want to send me your opinion/feedback on my comprehension episodes, or/and if you do the pronunciation or comprehension tests and want my correc…

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108: Highs and lows of tone in Babanki - Interview with Pius Akumbu 51:00

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Linguistic research has its highs and lows: from staging a traditional wedding to learn about ceremonial words to having your efforts to found a village school disrupted by civil war. Linguistic research can also be about highs and lows: in this case, looking at how high and low tones in Babanki words affect their meaning. In this episode, your hos…

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S5/E3 - The Rise of England Explained: Elizabethan Era, Part 1 41:02

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📥 ⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠ with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the …

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The difference between 15 and 50 | #291 3:51

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BOOK A CONSULTATION HEREBy Pat

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How to Pronounce "Squirrel, World, Comfortable and Three" Confidently | #290 11:36

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Are you struggling to pronounce some of the trickiest words in American English? You're not alone! In this episode of [Your Podcast Name], we break down four of the most challenging words for non-native speakers: "Squirrel," "World," "Comfortable," and "Three." Join us as we provide a step-by-step guide to mastering these common pronunciation pitfa…

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Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo, Chris & Mike 23:28

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📥 ⁠Grab the FREE PDF⁠ with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to a series of short, story-driven episodes that help you learn British English while explo…

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American Accent Development for Hindi Speakers: What worked and didn't work for Mehul | #289 15:56

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Mehul, a software engineer from Northern India, shares his incredible journey of mastering the American accent. In just six months of one-on-one coaching, he transformed his English communication skills. Join us as Mehul reveals the specific strategies that worked best for him and the common mistakes Hindi speakers must avoid to sound more like a n…

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Ma rentrée, les nouveautés, les nouvelles 9:15

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Send us a text Listening comprehension B1/2 Support the show You can contact me at : [email protected] If you want to send me your opinion/feedback on my comprehension episodes, or/and if you do the pronunciation or comprehension tests and want my corrections send me your recordings to my email as well. I only ask for a subscription or su…

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Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung 26:37

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📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠ In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeare…

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Simple American Accent Training: Be Clear with Americans every time | #288 21:46

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Simple American Accent Training: Be Clear with Americans Every Time Are you an Arabic, Portuguese, or Russian speaker struggling to be understood in American English? Do you want to sound more natural and communicate with confidence? In this special masterclass episode, the Accent Training Podcast breaks down its proven 3-point strategy for masteri…