

936. How AI can Boost your English with Podcasts β¨π§ (feat. Alastair Budge)
11 snips May 19, 2025
Alastair Budge, founder of Leonardo English, discusses leveraging AI, specifically ChatGPT, to enhance English learning through podcasts. He shares innovative techniques for engaging with podcast content and maximizing vocabulary and grammar skills. The conversation explores the benefits and hesitations surrounding AI's role in education, highlighting practical prompts and interactive exercises for learners. Alastair also emphasizes the value of transcripts and active engagement, showcasing how AI can serve as a personalized tutor in the language acquisition process.
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Active Learning with ChatGPT Tutor
- Use ChatGPT as a tutor to actively engage with podcast transcripts.
- Turn passive listening into active exercises to improve comprehension and production skills.
Comprehension Questions with Hints
- Ask ChatGPT to test your listening by posing comprehension questions from the podcast transcript.
- Request hints before answers to enhance active understanding and learning.
Fill-in-the-Blank Vocabulary Practice
- Use ChatGPT to generate fill-in-the-blank vocabulary exercises from podcast transcripts.
- Practice by listening to the podcast section and filling in missing words to reinforce learning.