Comprehensible input · English
4 English channels made for learners, measured
Ranked by median difficulty, easiest first. The bar is a range, not a label — a channel typically spans a wide stretch of the scale, so one level would be false for its own hardest videos.
4
learner channels
591
videos scored
186 h
of material
The ranking
| # | Channel | Level range (0–100) | Median | Typical band | Pace | Videos | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy English | 6–48 | 31 | B1-B2 | medium | 138 | 37 h |
| 2 | BBC Learning English | 0–75 | 54 | B2-C2 | medium | 191 | 30 h |
| 3 | Speak English With Vanessa | 28–85 | 56 | B1-B2 | fast | 174 | 85 h |
| 4 | Learn English with Bob the Canadian | 43–86 | 66 | B1-B2 | fast | 88 | 34 h |
3 of these 4 channels carry the same vocabulary band (B1-B2), and their scores still run from 0 to 86. That gap is pace: what separates the easiest of these channels from the hardest is how fast people talk, not which words they use. How that is measured →
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ContentMade for learnersNative contentScience & ideas (500)Podcasts (378)Entertainment (182)Talk shows (126)
How Common Knowledge Shapes the World | Steven Pinker | TED
score 58TEDC1-C2~11,000 words14 minmedium
Can we actually control superintelligent AI? | Ada, Ep. 4
score 58TED-EdB2-C2~7,000 words11 minfast
There Are Thousands of Alien Empires in The Milky Way
score 58Kurzgesagt – In a NutshellB2-C1~7,000 words14 minfast
Why was this kung fu masterpiece banned? - Gladys Mac
score 58TED-EdC1-C2~13,000 words5 minmedium
How to Become a K-pop Superstar — in 7 Minutes | Charlene Kaye | TED
score 58TEDB1-C1~4,000 words8 minfast
How to Use Your Muscles — or Risk Losing Them (W/ Bonnie Tsui) | How to Be a Better Human | TED
score 58TEDB1-C1~4,000 words13 minfastauto subs
Is AI Ruining Music? | Dustin Ballard | TED
score 58TEDB2-C1~7,000 words11 minfast
Biomedical Scientist Answers New Pseudoscience Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
score 58WIREDC1-C2~14,000 words38 minmedium
Biomedical Scientist Answers More Pseudoscience Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
score 58WIREDC1-C2~16,000 words32 minmedium
Why you feel stuck — and how to get motivated - Shannon Odell
score 58TED-EdB2-C2~9,000 words5 minmedium
Volcanologist Answers Volcano Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
score 58WIREDB2-C2~12,000 words22 minmedium
A Pastry Chef Works His Chocolatier Magic — Live | Amaury Guichon | TED
score 58TEDB2-C1~5,000 words13 minfast
Why You Should Spend Less Time with Your Kids | Lenore Skenazy | TED
score 58TEDB1-B2~3,000 words13 minfast
Kiranmala: The tale of the princess who conquered Magic Mountain - Malay Bera
score 59TED-EdB2-C2~8,000 words5 minmedium
All Of Human History In One Hour
score 59Kurzgesagt – In a NutshellB2-C2~9,000 words1h 3mfast
Are there really dead wasps in figs? - Carolyn Beans
score 59TED-EdC1-C2~12,000 words5 minmedium
The Award for Best Comedy Wildlife Photo Goes to… | Tom Sullam | TED
score 59TEDB1-C1~7,000 words7 minfast
Are you more likely to explode or freeze in space? - Tejal Gala
score 59TED-EdC1-C2~12,000 words5 minmedium
Examining History of a Dictatorship | Inside North Korea MEGA Episode | National Geographic
score 59National GeographicB2-C1~7,000 words2h 59mfast
What are warts — and how do you get rid of them? - Cella Wright
score 60TED-EdC1-C2~13,000 words5 minmedium
Why does hitting your funny bone feel so horrible? - Cella Wright
score 60TED-EdC1-C2~20,000 words4 minmedium
Can humans be trusted with control over genetics? - Michael Vazquez and Raye Ploeger
score 60TED-EdB2-C1~9,000 words5 minfast
How do fireflies create light? - Emily A. Geest
score 60TED-EdC1-C2~12,000 words5 minmedium
How to survive the apocalypse | Ada, Ep. 1
score 60TED-EdB2-C1~7,000 words11 minfast
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