PODCAST: “Podcrushed”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Practice Your Listening Comprehension
Practice Your Reading Comprehension
Hosted by actor Penn Badgley (of Gossip Girl fame) and his two co-hosts, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, “Podcrushed” is a podcast that thoughtfully explores growing up, from the awkwardness of puberty and first crushes to the navigation of adolescence and the development of adult introspection. Guests range from Hollywood professionals, such as musicians, Broadway performers, actors, directors, comedians, authors, critics, and more.
WHAT TO LEARN
Since this podcast spends much time discussing one’s memories, it offers valuable learning opportunities for English learners, including:
listening comprehension
American English
various American accents
American culture
descriptive language
informal language
elevated language
present simple
present simple continuous
past simple
past perfect
“would” used in the past
complex question structures
unvoiced plosives
vocabulary related to:
transition phrases
memories
growing up
change
education
relationships (family, friends, crushes, dating, the Self, etc.)
bullying
mental health
emotions (insecurity, uncertainty, confidence, confusion, happiness)
introspection
work and career
success
entertainment industry
and much more…!
What was it like growing up for you? Is there a particular memory that stands out? Practice your English by sharing that memory with me in the comments below.
