listen to a podcast
/ˈlɪs.ən tuː ə ˈpɒd.kɑːst/
Meaning
This phrase means to hear a digital audio program over the internet. People usually do this on their phones while commuting, cleaning, or relaxing. It is a very common and neutral expression used in daily life.
Examples
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I like to listen to a podcast while I wash the dishes.
I like to listen to a podcast while I wash the dishes.
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Do you want to listen to a podcast about history during our road trip?
Do you want to listen to a podcast about history during our road trip?
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She usually listens to a podcast on her way to work.
She usually listens to a podcast on her way to work.
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He decided to listen to a podcast to improve his English vocabulary.
He decided to listen to a podcast to improve his English vocabulary.
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Let's listen to a podcast tonight instead of watching TV.
Let's listen to a podcast tonight instead of watching TV.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I hear a podcast every morning.
✓ I listen to a podcast every morning.
We use 'listen to' when we pay active attention to audio content. 'Hear' is just the physical ability to perceive sound.
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✗ She is listening a podcast right now.
✓ She is listening to a podcast right now.
The verb 'listen' always requires the preposition 'to' before an object.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I always ___ on my way to the gym.
💡 Use the verb 'listen' with its correct preposition and the singular noun.
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listen to a podcast
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Would you like to ___ about true crime?
💡 Fill in the full phrase for consuming audio shows.
Show answer
listen to a podcast