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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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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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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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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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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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A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." –New York Times. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed. Weird and deep half-hour conversations about language on the third Thursday of the month. Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Españolistos | Learn Spanish With Fun Conversations!

Españolistos | Learn Spanish With Fun Conversations!

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Españolistos is a Spanish language learning Podcast spoken in clear Latin American Spanish geared towards intermediate to advanced language learners. The conversations are 99% in Spanish so you can focus on your listening comprehension. The topics are fun and interesting, sometimes controversial, and always educational. We believe that discussing deep and meaningful topics will increase your vocabulary as you learn new and practical words for everyday living. Andrea (Colombian Spanish Teache ...
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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 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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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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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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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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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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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 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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We've asked linguists about how language began, but what would an evolutionary biologist tell you? Prof Madeleine Beekman says it's part of a complex web of body, brain, and community, and at the heart of it is (perhaps surprisingly) childcare. Madeleine is the author of The Origin of Language: How We Learned to Speak and Why. Timestamps Cold open:…
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There are very specific types of coffee in Italy. Learn how to order coffee in Italian the Italian way, so you can avoid classic tourist mistakes. 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.ita…
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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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L’ancien président Nicolas Sarkozy a été libéré de la prison de la Santé et placé sous contrôle judiciaire en attendant son procès en appel prévu début 2026. Traduction : French former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé prison and placed under judicial supervision while awaiting his appeal trial early in 2026. Hébergé par Aca…
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La basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde à Marseille a achevé sa restauration, redonnant éclat à ce monument emblématique. Traduction: The Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica in Marseille has completed its restoration, restoring shine to this iconic monument. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 23, 2025 is: desolate • \DESS-uh-lut\ • adjective Desolate describes places that lack people, plants, animals, etc., that make people feel welcome in a place; desolate places are, in other words, deserted or barren. Desolate can also mean “joyless” or “gloomy.” // We drove for hours along a desolate st…
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La suspensión de vuelos responde a una advertencia de las autoridades aeronáuticas de EE.UU. sobre los riesgos de seguridad para las aeronaves que operan en la zona de control de corresponde al Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetía, que sirve a Caracas.By Daily Easy Spanish
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Klickt hier, um zum Manuskript zu gelangen:bit.ly/Deutschlernen_Langsam-Gesprochene-Nachrichten_22112025Die 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 Mitlesen.…
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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 22, 2025 is: metonymy • \muh-TAH-nuh-mee\ • noun Metonymy refers to a figure of speech in which a word that is associated with something is used to refer to the thing itself, as when crown is used to mean “king” or “queen.” // Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood are common examples of metonymy. …
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On fait le point sur les déclarations d'Emmanuel Macron qui lit très directement consommation de drogue et crime organisé. We take stock of the statements by Emmanuel Macron who very directly links drug consumption and organized crime. Tout ça, ça fait suite à une réunion d'urgence sur le narcotrafic. All this follows an emergency meeting on drug t…
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La congresista del estado de Georgia anunció este viernes que renunciará a su cargo en enero, una decisión inesperada para la destacada republicana y que se conoce días después de que mantuviera una disputa pública con el presidente Trump.By Daily Easy Spanish
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In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about ethical dilemmas. They share everyday tricky situations, like splitting a restaurant bill, switching airplane seats, and seeing someone cheat on a test. You will hear how they think through hard choices, weigh pros and cons, and set healthy boundaries without starting a fight. What yo…
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Una acusación federal desclasificada arroja luz sobre cómo Ryan Wedding, un exdeportista canadiense que practicaba el snowboard, supuestamente dirige un imperio de drogas valorado en US$1.000 millones.By Daily Easy Spanish
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En este episodio conversamos con Mariana Aguilar, una bailarina profesional de salsa que creció entre las vibrantes calles de la costa caribe colombiana. Mariana nos cuenta cómo su niñez entre Santa Marta y Barranquilla moldeó su amor por la música, el baile y la cultura costeña. Aquí hablaremos sobre cómo es crecer en la costa colombiana, las dife…
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Nacida en un pequeño municipio al sur de México, Fátima Bosch se crió en una familia con trayectoria en los concursos de belleza y la política. Su infancia no siempre fue fácil. Tras la polémica que enfrentó al ser maltratada por uno de los organizadores del certamen, su coronación como nueva Miss Universo enfrenta suspicacias.…
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https://bit.ly/Top-Thema_NofreteteMit 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/topthemaBy DW Deutsch lernen
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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_21112025Die 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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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘go’ - in 5 minutes. THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https:…
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On fait le point sur le drame qui s'est passé dans le parc Torres del Paine au Chili. We're taking stock of the tragedy that happened in Torres del Paine Park in Chile. D'abord, le bilan humain et il est vraiment lourd : cinq touristes étrangers sont décédés, deux Mexicains, deux Allemands et une Britannique. First, the human toll, and it's truly h…
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This lesson is a game changer! Learn the principle verbs that use the Gerund and what they mean. You’ll be surprised just how subtly the meaning can change from one verb to the next. Join Gordon to find out more! Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia ​ Video for This Spanish Lesson As well as the… Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio …
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Welcome to week three of our series on Más and Menos in Spanish. This is the week of the TEST! Join Gordon in the fun test which you can do either before you watch the lesson, or go ‘commando’ style and do it along with Gordon. Un saludo, Gordon y Cynthia Download the helpsheet… Read more » To access this post, you must purchase Ser Socio Membershi…
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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 21, 2025 is: bloviate • \BLOH-vee-ayt\ • verb To bloviate is to speak or write in an arrogant tone and with more words than are necessary. // The podcaster tends to bloviate endlessly on topics about which he is not particularly knowledgeable. See the entry > Examples: "While other characters bloviate …
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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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Wir beginnen unseren Rückblick auf aktuelle Ereignisse mit einer Diskussion über die Annahme des Gaza-Friedensplans von Präsident Donald Trump durch den UN-Sicherheitsrat. Anschließend sprechen wir über das nach wie vor große Lohngefälle zwischen Männern und Frauen in den Ländern der EU. In unserem Wissenschaftsthema diskutieren wir heute über eine…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: when/where you went, who you had the journey with, why you had the journey, and explain why you would like to have it again. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Abriremos el segmento de repaso de la actualidad comentando la adopción, por parte del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU, del plan de paz del presidente Donald Trump para Gaza. Después, discutiremos la considerable brecha salarial de género que todavía existe en muchos países de la UE. En la sección de ciencia, discutiremos un estudio que presenta una…
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Más de 20 años después de su cierre, los militares de EE.UU. realizan un importante despliegue en esta antigua instalación en Puerto Rico que llegó a ser una de sus base navales más grandes en el mundo.By Daily Easy Spanish
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