As 2020 approached the hot question in the travel world was “where are you headed this year?!” We all had hopes to fly far and wide both domestically and internationally. However, as times changed so did our plans. Now as we quarantine and practice social distancing, let’s remember this is only temporary and we should stay productive and travel ready! Here are the best podcasts to help you learn a language and how to invest in stocks. Take a listen to stay connected with other cultures and keep your travel fund full through investments.
Learn A New Language
Although many of us currently have more free time than just a coffee break, this podcast is perfect for those who want to binge short language lessons throughout the day. Lingua’s Coffee Break series is in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Chinese. The lessons are designed to help you work toward fluency, however, Spanish and French are the only two offered at an advanced level.
This podcast is a great way to stay up-to-date with your language skills and the world’s happenings. As the name implies, the news clips are slowed down so you don’t have to struggle to keep up. Additionally, transcripts are provided featuring key vocab so you can follow along visually. The series is available in French, Spanish, Italian and German.
If you’re looking to just learn the essential everyday phrases than Survival Phrases is the best podcast to keep you travel ready. The site offers lessons in 27 languages, including Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Russian and Turkish. Ya know, if you wanna spice things up.
Learn How to Invest
The Investing for Beginners Podcast
The name says it all, Investing for Beginners provides grade A advice for newbies that will bring you up to speed in the market world. The topics include industry lingo, valuable investment information, specific strategies, and more!
If you rather not dive into an entire series than check out Nerd Wallet’s SmartMoney podcast, it features an excellent beginner’s episode called “I Want to Invest. How Should I Start?” The host shares advice on how to invest in index mutual funds and overcoming the fear of investing.
Have a favorite or one to add? Let me know in the comments below then head to my travel page to inspire your next trip!