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Episode · Daily Habits That Stick

Intermediate · 8 min

Daily Habits That Stick

Consistency beats intensity in the long run. The habits that stick are the small ones you barely notice.

Start with two minutes a day. Tomorrow, do it again. That is the whole secret.

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Today's vocabulary

  • stickBox 2
  • consistencyBox 4
  • barelyBox 1
  • noticeBox 3

Features

Everything you need to learn from listening.

Glot Cast is built around how people actually learn languages — input first, output later.

Real podcasts, leveled for you
Curated short-form episodes adapted to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Same story, the right pace.
Synced transcripts
Every word is timed and tappable. Read while you listen, or pause to study a sentence in detail.
Leitner vocabulary
Save unknown words to spaced-repetition boxes. Glot Cast brings them back exactly when you need to review.
Topics that match your life
Categories from Daily life and Travel to Tech and Culture — pick what you actually want to talk about.
Offline-friendly
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No fluff, no streak guilt
Quiet, focused UI. We track progress without nagging you. Come back when you can.

How it works

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  1. 01

    Pick an episode at your level

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  2. 02

    Listen and tap any unknown word

    The transcript scrolls with the audio. Tap a word to see its meaning and save it to your vocabulary.

  3. 03

    Review with the Leitner box

    Saved words come back on the right day. Words you know move forward; words you forget move back.

Levels

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Every story is recorded at three difficulty levels. Switch any time — even mid-episode.

BG
Beginner
Level BG

Slower pace, simple vocabulary, present-tense storytelling. Build confidence one episode at a time.

  • ≈ 90 wpm narration
  • Common everyday vocabulary
  • Short, 3–5 minute episodes
IN
Intermediate
Level IN

Natural pace, mixed tenses and idioms. Real conversations on real topics.

  • ≈ 130 wpm natural speech
  • Phrasal verbs and idioms
  • 5–10 minute episodes
AD
Advanced
Level AD

Native speed, dense vocabulary, nuanced topics. Train your ear for the wild.

  • Native pace, no slow-downs
  • Specialized & academic vocabulary
  • 10–20 minute deep dives

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