Hobby English Lab

Free lesson texts, full transcripts, and optional subtitle files for slow, friendly English listening.

How to use these materials

  1. Watch or listen once without reading.
  2. Read the lesson text or transcript and notice useful phrases.
  3. Listen again and enjoy how much easier it feels.

These materials are for personal English study. Please do not resell or redistribute them as your own content.

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Relaxed long listening

Longer, radio-style specials for walking, commuting, housework, or relaxed listening practice.

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About the optional SRT file

The SRT file is mainly for learners who want to use timestamped subtitles in another app, make flashcards, or study with subtitle tools. Most learners can simply use the lesson text or transcript above and watch the episode on YouTube with captions turned on.