just skip the music
A lot of reviewers have complained about the introductory and closing music...just skip it! All you have to do is find the 19 second mark on the iTunes display and click it, listen to the word, and then just close the podcast out before the closing music. Then you have a great 45 second lesson every day. Also, of course they have to plug one of their products because THEYRE A BUSINESS and they can't just go around making free products for people. This program has taught me hundreds of words, 40 or 50 of which I could actually use in daily life.Read full review »
crashman1203 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/27/07
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I love this podcast and have used it for years but have the same problems downloading it as others…and they seem to be getting worse. I used to just have to continually pause and restart to finally get the entire thing. Now that restarts the download, so I end up with 4-5 minutes of partial...Read full review »
Badtuesday via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/17/13
Fun
I love learning new words and their etymology. One question: Has anyone else noticed that the word of the day no longer jives with the title of the podcast?
frigginelvis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/13/13
Whether or not you already know the word, it’s an interesting listen. My only criticism: they set their levels very high, so when it comes on, my ears get blasted until I can turn it down.
Mishkauk via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/07/15
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