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From tips onlanguage learning,partnerships,news,andan insider view on how we produce our podcasts,this your 'resource centre' for improving your English in a more interesting way.
Listening To Podcasts Will Help You Speak English Better—And We’ve Got the Science Results To Prove it.

Listening To Podcasts Will Help You Speak English Better—And We’ve Got the Science Results To Prove it.

Language learning
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May 10, 2020
Did you know that listening to podcasts can improve your English speaking as well as your listening? We explain how.
8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Learn English in a Classroom (Confessions from an English Teacher)

8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Learn English in a Classroom (Confessions from an English Teacher)

Language learning
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April 30, 2020
You don’t need to learn English in a classroom. It can actually be less effective than learning on your own. Here’s why.
9 Myths About Becoming Fluent in English

9 Myths About Becoming Fluent in English

Language learning
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April 30, 2020
There are lots of myths about becoming fluent in English. In this article, an English teacher tells you the truth about learning English.
How Learning English Can Teach You More Than Just English

How Learning English Can Teach You More Than Just English

Language learning
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April 30, 2020
Learning English can lead you to discover profound ideas and develop essential skills. This article is about all those other things you learn when you learn English.
Why You Shouldn't Choose A Language App That Does Everything

Why You Shouldn't Choose A Language App That Does Everything

Language learning
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March 12, 2020
When learning English it's often tempting to choose a product that promises to do everything. Here's why that's a bad idea, and why we are staying focussed at Leonardo English.
10 Weird English Words & Phrases You Should Start Using Today

10 Weird English Words & Phrases You Should Start Using Today

Language learning
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March 11, 2020
Life is too short for boring words. Here are 10 weird and interesting English phrases you should start using today.
Annual Memberships Have Arrived - Become a Member From €8 a Month

Annual Memberships Have Arrived - Become a Member From €8 a Month

Leonardo English
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February 25, 2020
We've launched a new membership option, so you can now become a member of Leonardo English and get access to transcripts, key vocabulary, bonus episodes and more from €8 per month
We're Number 1 on iVoox (the Spanish-speaking world's favourite podcast app)

We're Number 1 on iVoox (the Spanish-speaking world's favourite podcast app)

Leonardo English
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February 19, 2020
We just got to Number 1 podcast for 'learning English' in the Spanish-speaking world's top podcast app, iVoox
New Feature: Animating Transcripts 🎥

New Feature: Animating Transcripts 🎥

Leonardo English
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February 18, 2020
We've just launched animating transcripts, meaning it's easier than ever to follow every word of the podcast and not miss a single word.
The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Learning English

The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Learning English

Language learning
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February 5, 2020
Learning English can be hard, and it can be even harder if you don't go about it in the right way. Here are the top 10 mistakes people make when learning English, and how to avoid them.
What Can You Learn From A Baby About How To Learn English?

What Can You Learn From A Baby About How To Learn English?

Language learning
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December 16, 2019
You might not believe it, but babies are excellent language students. Here's why.
Active vs. Passive Language Learning

Active vs. Passive Language Learning

Language learning
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December 13, 2019
The difference between active and passive learning is the difference between successful and unsuccessful English learners. Find out how you can avoid the mistakes of passive learner, and be an active, more successful English learner.
The Ultimate Guide To Using Podcasts To Learn English [2025 update]

The Ultimate Guide To Using Podcasts To Learn English [2025 update]

Language learning
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November 12, 2019
Stop passive listening! Discover 5 powerful tips to actively learn English with podcasts. This updated guide includes techniques like shadowing, using transcripts, and a video explanation to boost your fluency.
Why You Should Use Podcasts To Learn English

Why You Should Use Podcasts To Learn English

Language learning
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November 12, 2019
Learning English through podcasts is the trusted choice of some of the most successful English language learners. Here’s why you should think seriously about using podcasts to help improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing.
How To Build Your Own Vocabulary App For Free (With Just A Google Account)

How To Build Your Own Vocabulary App For Free (With Just A Google Account)

Language learning
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November 5, 2019
Every self-respecting language learner should have a place where they keep vocabulary, expressions, useful phrases. Here’s our guide to how you can create your own app with zero knowledge of coding, and just a Google account.
The Birth of Leonardo English

The Birth of Leonardo English

Leonardo English
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November 5, 2019
Leonardo English was born out of personal frustration. Learning English should be fascinating, but for most people it’s a chore. Read more about the story of how Leonardo English was born, and where it is going.
Getting The Most Out Of Leonardo English

Getting The Most Out Of Leonardo English

Language learning
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October 30, 2019
Our 8 top tips for how to use Leonardo English to turbocharge your English language learning. Read about the tips and tricks that will teach you how to learn 'actively', and improve much faster than 'passive' listeners.