ESL Channels on YouTube
Now it's easier than ever to get English listening practice. One good way is to find a fun or useful channel on YouTube and make it a habit to watch an episode every week, or more often if you have time. Below is a list of some popular YouTube channels that are made just for English learners like you! Watch them on your PC or smart phone. If you only watch one video, you will not really make progress. You need to watch often!
BBC Learning English - Daily videos from the BBC designed to help English language learners. BBC Learning English
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VOA Learning English - Learn American English with news reports read at a slower than normal speed. VOA Learning English |
English with Jennifer - Jennifer's voice is easy to understand. She has many videos that will help you work on English pronunciation. English with Jennifer |
Speak English with Vanessa - Vanessa seems to have a nice 'genki' personality. A lot of her videos seem to be about vocabulary and usage. Speak English with Vanessa |
Business English Pod, also known as 925 English - This channel focuses on Business English. Voices are clear and slow, and you can learn specialized business vocabulary and expressions. 925 English |
Real English - This site features easy to understand videos with quizzes and lessons to practice what you learn. Real English - Videos with Lessons Page |
Britlish - Learn British English - If you'd like to focus on British pronunciation and British expressions, this channel may be good for you. Britlish |
Speak English with Misterduncan - Another British language teacher, Mr. Duncan has a unique personality. Try this one for more British humor. Speak English with Misterduncan |
Speak Confident English is a YouTube channel by Anne Marie. It's for intermediate and high level English learners, but there is a lot of good information on this site. You can turn on the subtitles by clicking on the CC button ton the lower right. The videos give a lot of tips on how to sound more like a native speaker by using the right words and expressions in various situations. She speaks clearly and slowly.
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A couple of student recommendations:
Bilingirl Chika - cute, but a lot of Japanese in this one YYYOkOOO - a non-native speaker talks in English about English and culture with Japanese subtitles |
Also, check Kevin's English Room on the Collocations page of this website
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