Speak English with ESLPod.com - 3 New Lessons a Week

Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, both former professors of applied linguistics and education, created ESLPod over two decades ago and have since reached more than 15 million listeners across 189 countries. Three times a week, they release 20- to 30-minute lessons that follow a reliable and effective structure: a dialogue spoken at a deliberately clear and slow pace, followed by detailed vocabulary and phrase breakdowns, then the same dialogue replayed at natural speed. Monday and Friday episodes focus on Daily English -- practical dialogues built around everyday situations like ordering food, visiting a doctor, or navigating a workplace conversation. Wednesday episodes shift gears to Cultural English, 30-minute explorations of American life covering everything from Hollywood history to regional music traditions to how holidays are actually celebrated. The pacing is what makes this show so valuable for learners at the beginner and intermediate level. Unlike podcasts where hosts talk at full native speed and leave you scrambling, Jeff and Lucy speak with intention. Every word is clear, every explanation is thorough, and nothing feels rushed. Listeners have reported significant measurable improvements -- TOEIC scores jumping from 570 to 840, successful job interviews conducted entirely in English, and the ability to speak without constantly searching for the right word. Beyond the free podcast episodes, there's an Unlimited English membership with access to over 1,800 lessons. But the free content alone is substantial enough to build a strong foundation in American English.