Hobby English Lab

Free lesson texts for slow, friendly English-learning podcast episodes.

How to use these lesson texts

  1. Watch or listen to the episode once.
  2. Read the conversation and useful phrases.
  3. Listen again and notice how much easier it feels.

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

Episodes

EP001 — I Have a Flat Tire

Practice English for visiting a bike shop and explaining a flat tire.

  • I have a flat tire.
  • Can you fix it today?
  • How long will it take?
  • How much will it cost?
  • That sounds good.

About the optional SRT file

The SRT file is mainly for advanced 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 above and watch the episode on YouTube with captions turned on.