podcast

Everyday

1. A podcast is a series of audio (sometimes video) shows on the internet that you can download or stream and listen to whenever you like. tree →
2. One episode of such a show is also called a podcast. tree →
3. To podcast is to make and publish these shows. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life children listen to podcasts about stories, science, history or sport; in school they may make their own podcast as a speaking project. In media lessons pupils learn that podcasts can share opinions, so they should check facts. Phrases: «listen to a podcast», «a new episode of the podcast», «start a podcast», «host a podcast».

Examples

• We listened to a science podcast in the car. tree →
• Our class made a podcast about the Romans. tree →
• The podcast comes out every Friday. tree →
• My favourite podcast tells spooky stories for kids. tree →
• She hosts a podcast about football. tree →
• You can subscribe so new podcasts download automatically. tree →
• Not everything said on a podcast is true, so check other sources. tree →

Note

Countable: a podcast, podcasts. The name comes from iPod + broadcast. A podcast is usually recorded, not live like radio.