Radio Retropolis

Radio Retropolis is an English-language podcast at CEFR level B1 (Intermediate). On FlexiLingo, 5 of its episodes have a full transcript that stays in sync with the audio. Transcribed episodes by level: 67% B1 and 33% B2.

Topics: Arts and History. Average speaking speed: about 154 words per minute.

Every transcribed episode on FlexiLingo plays with its text: the line being spoken is highlighted as the audio runs, and you can pause whenever you need to. Tap a word in the transcript to see its meaning and translation without leaving the player; with a free account you can also save it to a flashcard deck. Each analysed episode gets its own CEFR level, from A1 to C2, worked out from the words actually spoken in it, so you pick the episode that suits you, not just the show.

A simple routine: listen to an episode once without reading, then play it again with the transcript and tap the words you missed. Start one level below where you feel comfortable, and move up when you can follow most of an episode without the text.