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Underrated language learning podcasts worth a listen

23 Language Learning podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

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How this list is made

  • Language Learning shows
  • Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
  • Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
  • Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Longest running first

The list

Longest running first

  1. A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    994
    Since
    2007

    Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books…

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  2. Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast

    Education

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    133
    Since
    2016

    Words for Granted is a podcast that looks at how words change over time. Host Ray Belli uses linguistic evolution as a way of understanding larger historical…

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  3. Everybody ESL

    Education

    Length
    6 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    490
    Since
    2017

    The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or…

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  4. Plain English

    Education

    Length
    14 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    928
    Since
    2017

    Improve your English and learn about the world at the same time. Plain English brings you short, modern stories about culture, science, travel, business, and…

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  5. You too can learn Thai -- Listening practice, beginner & intermediate Thai vocab / grammar / culture

    Education

    Length
    22 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    190
    Since
    2018

    Learn Thai / Thai language lessons / Thai lessons / เรียนภาษาไทย / เรียนไทย / Thaï / タイ語 / 學泰文 / 学泰语 with Khru Nan (Ph.D. in linguistics). Thai podcast…

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  6. Learn Hindi On The Go

    Education, History

    Length
    12 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    354
    Since
    2019

    •World’s number one podcast series with almost 1 million listens worldwide. •This podcast is created by Jaibodh, Shraddha & Ritansh- a family of native Hindi…

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  7. Let’s Learn Croatian

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    189
    Since
    2019

    A podcast dedicated to learning the Croatian language and culture in a fun round about way. Hosted by Uncle Mike and co-hosts Tony D & DJ MOE. This podcast is…

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  8. The InFluency Podcast

    Education

    Length
    21 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    542
    Since
    2019

    The InFluency podcast is your go-to resource for learning, speaking and teaching English. Hadar Shemesh is a pronunciation expert and fluency coach with…

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  9. 英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast

    Education

    Length
    10 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    2,289
    Since
    2020

    Tiktok/YouTube で活動中のKevin’s English Room…

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  10. Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

    Education, Leisure

    Length
    11 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    2,207
    Since
    2020

    A short, fun and occasionally not unintentionally educational podcast in which two fans of the New York Times crossword describe their puzzle-solving travails.

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  11. The British English Podcast

    #199 in Language Learning Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    26 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    308
    Since
    2020

    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…

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  12. MaoMi Chinese

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    6 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    270
    Since
    2021

    MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of…

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  13. Italian Stories In Italian

    #164 in Language Learning Education

    Length
    19 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    69
    Since
    2021

    This podcast is for all the lovers of the Italian language who think grammar is necessary but not sufficient. By listening to Barbara's stories in Italian…

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  14. World Language Classroom | Teaching Ideas, Activities and Strategies

    Education

    Length
    27 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    275
    Since
    2021

    The World Language Classroom Podcast is for world language teachers who want practical, engaging, and proficiency-focused ideas, activities and strategies…

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  15. Be Fluent in Russian Podcast

    Education

    Length
    14 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    246
    Since
    2021

    Listen to our podcasts to learn Russian language, improve your listening, learn new vocabulary, and get challenged with weekly materials.

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  16. Equipping ELLs

    Education

    Length
    21 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    229
    Since
    2021

    Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners…

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  17. Speaking Brazilian Podcast

    Education

    Length
    9 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    202
    Since
    2021

    Olá! I'm Virginia Langhammer, your Brazilian teacher. Welcome to my podcast! I created this podcast to help you learn authentic Brazilian Portuguese. In this…

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  18. Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話

    Education, Leisure

    Length
    38 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    231
    Since
    2022

    Two passionate yet lazy learners of English and Japanese have casual conversations about culture, language, life, and more. If you find listening to fellow…

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  19. Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

    Education

    Length
    45 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    247
    Since
    2022

    Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a…

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  20. Business English from All Ears English

    Business, Education

    Length
    17 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    676
    Since
    2022

    Want to feel more confident with your business English? Lindsay and Michelle show you real, business English vocabulary for the global economy in this podcast…

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  21. The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

    Education, Kids & Family

    Length
    33 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    290
    Since
    2022

    *** WINNER of the 2026 Lifestyle Podcast Award! *** ***Top 1.5% Parenting Podcast Worldwide*** Getting Kids to Listen | Speech Therapy | Child Communication |…

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  22. Member Guest - The Podcast

    Education, Sports

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    153
    Since
    2023

    The Member Guest Podcast was created to bring people the unique things in golf. Passionate, Fun and Authentic - the Member Guest guys share the joys of golf…

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  23. Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia, 1st Grade Reading Comprehen

    Education, Kids & Family

    Length
    15 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    119
    Since
    2024

    This is a podcast for MOMS teaching beginning or struggling readers at home! 🧡 Worried you won't be able to teach your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd Grader to…

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