Podcasts an Educational Way to Listen?
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Are you wondering if now is the time you should switch on a Podcast? Have you been wondering exactly what they have to offer?
Well, I have to admit it is something I often wonder about myself. I have finally got myself more used to using audiobooks since I struggle to read in a traditional format. Which has left me wondering, could Podcasts add another dimension that that way to listening and learning.
As such when I was contacted to delve into learning and Podcasts, I was really interested.
What are Podcasts?
It is estimated that by 2023, 1 billion people across the globe will be listening to Podcasts at least once a month. (In fact, in 2021, Brits alone listened to almost 60 million hours of podcasts every week. Which is +50% compared to 2019 and 17 times more than in 2015.
It is thought that the word “Podcast” is perhaps a loose play on the words “iPod” and “broadcasting”. Which started off as a way for individuals to get their message out in the form of the spoken word.
It is on the whole it offers; a free, on-demand, niche way to listen to people talk about topics you are interested in. Podcasts can often be both streamed and downloaded, allowing you to listen at your leisure.
Of course, as with all forms of media it has evolved since its easily days. These days as well as individuals sharing podcasts, many businesses have come to find it as a great way to share content with their consumers.
Podcasts and Education.
One of the subjects taking off in the Podcast world is edutainment (education + entertainment). Allowing people to spend some time out of their business schedule exploring a subject matter they enjoy.
In fact, recently the world’s first language-learning app Babbel, did some research into this recent addition to media consumption.
They compiled the information they found together and created the infographic “What can a Podcast Teach You? Which is shared alongside some useful tips for those who are looking to learn a new language.
Babbel themselves have in fact taken advantage of the love for Podcasts that has been shown over the past years. They have found that for the people who use their offerings, they have helped with pronunciation and conversation within their chosen language. Alongside offering insight into more cultural elements.
So are you ready to sit down and enjoy some Podcasts? I think I might be!
Do you have a favourite Podcast already, or is it something you are just thinking of venturing into listening to?
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I would love to be able to listen to Podcasts to educate myself, but I have such a poor attention span due to my ASD that I drift off whenever I listen to anyone, even if they’re interesting! I had to record my lectures at university and listen to them in small chunks!
It has taken me a long time to work out how to deal with things like audiobooks since I can’t read a book anymore and I have to listen to them at 2.5 x – 3 x speed or I just can’t so I sort of understand that.
I think that everyone learns in different ways and each way can accumulate to understanding
Definitely – it is good to have a range of ways to learn and expand your mind.
This was a really informative post. Thank You.
You are so welcome, I am glad you found it informative.
I love a good podcast but I don’t get much time to concentrate on them and I can’t enjoy them on the go so I tend to listen to stand alone types rather than a series. There are lots on BBC sounds if you’re looking for inspiration.
Gotta say I toy with the idea of starting a podcast. I figure I’m making the content already (video/blog). Maybe once I have more freetime.
Ohh I’d love to hear about it if you go for it! I bet it would be interesting.
I had a podcast account even before I started blogging but never used it. I’m planning to add it now on my platforms.
Ohh good luck, please do let me know what you do with your podcasting!
I love listening to podcasts, especially as I’m going to sleep. My favourite one at the moment is sleep stories
I’m going to have to check out sleep stories thank you! Always up to hearing about new things to listen to.
Podcast is a wonderful tool to learn new and more things! Love it!
Definitely, they really offer something amazing to listen to don’t they?
I’m a huge fan of podcasts. I listen to them every single day and learn so much from them!
That’s great – what sort of podcasts do you choose to listen to in particular?
I really love and enjoy listening to podcast. It is also a great way to learn
Definitely, it is great that you can listen to something fun and educational with them.
I absolutely love podcasts. I am constantly discovering new ones and I love listening daily!
That is fantastic, how do you find new ones to listen to? I’d love to know!
I don’t listen to many yet but I have found they are great to listen to. More and more people are doing podcasts which make for a great listen.
Definitely I feel like they can be relaxing or uplifting as well at times depending on what you listen to.
I always listen to podcasts for educational purposes. It’s a great way to elarn a new langauge, by just listening to a podcast every day.
I can imagine it is an amazing way to learn something like that and as you can hear it you pick up the pronunciation easier.
Podcasts are a great source of learning. I sometimes use podcasts in my lessons.
That is awesome, what a great addition to a lesson I am sure they can be!
I absolutely love listening to podcasts and some of my favourites include Sorted with the Dyers, Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdecombe, The Archers, No Such Thing as Fish, Seeing Red, They Live Among Us and so many more. I actually find them useful for helping to switch off x
Thank you, I’m going to look them all up! I definitely need to try some out!
I have listened to podcasts but never for education purposes – maybe it is time !
Why not give it a try, you might just find out you love listening to some!
Podcasts would be great for traveling in the car. It sounds like a great way to learn
Definitely passes the time as well when you are doing something like driving as well.
I just started listening to Podcasts last year and have a few favorites. I currently love Pillow Talks and Only You: A One and Done Podcast.
Thank you! I will look those up as well and have a listen!
I hear there are some really good podcasts at the moment. I love the fact there are educational ones. I might listen tonight after work.
I hope you enjoy listening to them if you do decide to give them a try.
I really need to start listening to more podcasts. I have in the past but then I get distracted on my phone and forget.
This is something I do mean to look into, usually my husband will put on a podcast through the speakers so we all have to listen to it. Which none of us are interested in lol
Oh no – definitely try and find some your interested in so you can get him listening back!
I love listening to crime podcasts but never thought about listening for educational purposes.
I have to admit I really fancy trying out some crime ones, any recommendations?