{"id":25187,"date":"2023-04-09T19:22:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T17:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=25187"},"modified":"2023-04-10T11:23:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T09:23:15","slug":"the-rise-and-fall-of-podcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/04\/the-rise-and-fall-of-podcasts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rise and Fall of Podcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re curious to learn more about the surging popularity of podcasts, I highly recommend checking out the full article below. The article explains why podcasts have become a popular source of entertainment and information for people worldwide. Dive into the world of podcasts to uncover why they have become a global phenomenon. Happy reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/entertainment\/2023\/2\/9\/23592684\/decline-of-podcasts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What is the meaning of the expression \u201ctables have turned\u201d<\/em><\/strong> in the sentence, \u201cSince 2004, this form of entertainment has boomed in popularity, but last year, the tables seemed to have turned<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Use this idiom in a sentence.<\/li>
  2. What is the meaning of the phrase \u201cto gain traction\u201d<\/em><\/strong> here, \u201cThe origin of podcasts is rooted in the late 1900s, but 2004 was the year where podcasts started to gain traction<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. Explain the meaning of \u201cfree-fall\u201d<\/em><\/strong> in the sentence, \u201cComing up on almost two decades after the invention of modern podcasts, it seems that podcasts might be in free-fall<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d. Use it in a sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Do you listen to podcasts? If so, what types of podcasts do you enjoy and why? <\/li>
    2. In what situations do you prefer listening to podcasts over watching videos, or vice versa?<\/li>
    3. What was the last podcast you listened to, and what was it about?<\/li>
    4. Do you think the popularity of podcasts will continue to grow in comparison to videos? Why or why not?<\/li>
    5. Do you think the decline in podcast creation is a temporary trend, or do you believe it’s indicative of a larger shift in consumer preferences for audio entertainment? Why?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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