Listen to Learn: 8 Podcasts for IB students
Podcasts have become highly popular recently as a convenient way to stay informed. It can be a terrific method for International Baccalaureate (IB) students to enhance their study and obtain fresh viewpoints on various subjects. There are 8 podcasts that are recommended to IB students.
1. TED Talks Daily
TED Talks Daily introduces various topics that can give valuable insights for IB students. There are plenty of topics, from science and technology to humanity and social issues, which provide new and interesting viewpoints for IB students.
TED Talks are usually around 15-20 minutes long, students can easily listen to them during your break or on the way home.
2. Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio explores different intriguing topics on economics, psychology, sociology, etc. It is great for IB students to gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour and cultures that are shaping our world with critical ideas.
Let’s start with Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things”
3. Radiolab
Radiolab discusses science, philosophy and culture through podcasts. It uses different storytelling techniques and sound design to bring some unique and complex issues to their audience. IB students who are interested in science and technology should definitely listen to their podcasts to discover the latest issues and development.
4. Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know shares a wide range of topics including World History and Everyday Science. The podcast is entertaining and informative, making it a great choice for IB students who want to learn something new and interesting like Goosebumps, How Easy Bake Ovens Work and The Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine.
5. The Rest is History
History lovers must have this in your subscription list! The podcast introduces the history of different continents or countries by some selected issues with well-researched and informative content. IB students can learn history from different perspectives like a person (Queen Elizabeth II), a historical event (China and World War II), or even a film (French History on Film) .
For students who are not keen on History, you may also have a try on listening to one of the episodes, it may raise your interest as well!
6. ZOE Science & Nutrition
If you are a big fan of science, or even FOOD, you must subscribe to ZOE Science & Nutrition. It gives some questions to raise their audience’s interests, like “Eggs: are they good to me?”, “Should you worry about gluten?” and “Will fermented food improve my gut health?”, etc. It makes what you might see in your IB textbooks more lively and easy to understand.
7. The Economist Podcasts
The Economist Podcasts is hosted by a group of Economist journalists, sharing in-depth analysis and commentary on current social affairs. If you are interested in global news, international politics and economics, these topics are all covered by the podcast and you can learn a lot from the experienced specialists in these fields.
8. The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers
Maintaining a balanced life and study routine is never easy for busy IB students. If you are lost to finding ways to manage your time and productivity, The 5AM Miracle can provide you with concrete methods to motivate yourself.
Give a try: Unbalanced Batching: Save Time & Increase Productivity with Ease
If you want a reboot for your lifestyle: Is Waking Up Early Necessary? What The 5 AM Miracle is Not What You Think
Stay strong and tender during your IB journey: Mental Health for High Achievers: 7 Simple Strategies for Optimal Well-Being
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