What is a podcast?
The word podcast originated in 2004 and is actually a combination of two words: iPod and Broadcast. You take the pod of iPod and add the cast of broadcast and you get podcast. A podcast is like a radio program, but a radio program is usually broadcasted live. A podcast is recorded, usually as a downloadable Mp3 file. You can download a podcast and listen to it on your computer or mobile device like a smartphone or tablet. When you subscribe to a podcast, you can receive each Mp3 file automatically and as soon as it is published. Subscribing to a podcast is a convenient way to make sure you don’t miss any episodes! And…the Happy English podcast is FREE!
Do you want to read along as you listen? Just checkout the transcripts page. There you can get a word for word documentation of what is spoken on the podcast. Transcripts are useful for checking listening comprehension and building up your vocabulary.
You can listen on an Apple device, like iPhone or iPad, or an Android or Windows tablet. Here is how to do that:
Listen on iTunes
Click here to subscribe to the Happy English Podcast on iTunes!
Listen on Android or Windows Tablet
Click here to subscribe to the Happy English Podcast on Stitcher!
