1. Do I have to pay to use EnglishPod?
Answer - While EnglishPod podcasts are free to listen to, download and enjoy, access to the EnglishPod’s premium features like the lesson transcripts, sample sentences, flashcards, word bank and glossary requires a paid subscription. Subscription fees allow us to continue to make investments to create hundreds of more podcasts and further enhance the EnglishPod learning environment.
2. How much does a paid subscription cost?
Answer – EnglishPod offers several different types of subscriptions. Get full access to EnglishPod’s premium features or just the PDF transcripts. Subscribe for one month or an entire year. We recommend that new users with the free 7 day trial. Examine the table below and find the subscription that best meets your needs. Click here when you are ready to subscribe.

Answer - EnglishPod uses PayPal’s secure online payment system. Click here to find out if you can use PayPal in your country.
4. Do I need a PayPal account to use PayPal?
Answer – No. An existing PayPal account is not necessary. All you need is a credit card. The first time you pay using PayPal they will create an account for you.
5. I can’t use PayPal. How can I pay?
Answer - We also accept payment through bank transfer and money order. Please send us an email and let us know what subscription you want and how you wish to pay. We will send you the necessary details and instructions.
6. I do not have a credit card. How can I pay?
Answer – We also accept payment through bank transfer and money order. Please send an email and let us know the subscription you want and how you wish to pay. We will send you the necessary details and instructions.
7. I want to pay by credit card, but I am not familiar with PayPal. How can I pay?
Answer – The Advanced EnglishPod.com website is connected to PayPal. To puchase a subscription click on Subscribe in the top right corner of the Advanced EnglishPod.com website. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions to walk you through the payment process. After you have completed your transaction you will automatically be redirected back to Advanced EnglishPod.com. Send us an email if you have any questions.
Alternatively, We can email you a subscription form to print out, complete, and return to us by fax or registered mail. Please send us an email to request a copy of the subscription form in PDF format.
8. When my Free Trial account expires can I still listen to the podcasts?
Answer - Yes. There are no limitations on consuming the daily podcasts. The purpose of the Free Trial is to give you the opportunity to test EnglishPod’s premium features before you purchase a subscription. It is our job to make these premium services of high enough value to convince you to pay.
9. I have purchased a subscription but I can’t logon to Advanced EnglishPod.com. What’s wrong?
Answer – The possibilities include that 1) your account has expired, 2) you purchased a Basic subscription that does not include access, 3) you have forgotten your password, and 4) our systems have not been updated correctly. Send us an email if you have purchased a subscription but cannot logon to Advanced EnglishPod.com. We will review our records and solve the problem.
10. I have a 7 day trial subscription. How do I purchase a paid subscription?
Answer – Click on the “Your Account” menu and logon to Advanced EnglishPod.com. You will be given the option to extend your subscription. Select the subscription you want and follow the step-by-step instructions to use PayPal to submit payment. Send us and email if you have any questions.
11. My subscription has expired. How do I purchase a paid subscription?
Answer – Click on the “Your Account” menu and logon to Advanced EnglishPod.com. You will be given the option to extend your subscription. Select the subscription you want and follow the step-by-step instructions to use PayPal to submit payment. Send us and email if you have any questions.
12. Does EnglishPod offer a money back guarantee?
We are confident that you will enjoy learning English with EnglishPod. Therefore, we are pleased to offer you a 60-day money back guarantee. Should you discover that EnglishPod is not right for you, we will refund 100% of the unused portion of your subscription within 60-days of the purchase date.
13. What is the difference between a Basic and Premium subscription?
The Basic subscription gives you access to the lesson transcripts that accompany our daily podcasts. The Premium subscription gives you full access to all of the learning tools available at EnglishPod.com, including lesson transcripts, supplementary vocabulary, exercises, flashcards, personal word bank, and glossary.
14. I purchased a Basic subscription. Can I upgrade to a Premium subscription?
You are free to upgrade your subscription at anytime. In most cases, upgrading a subscription from Basic to Premium will require additional payment. Send us an email and let us know you are interested in upgrading. We will walk you through the process step by step.
15. I purchased a Premium subscription. Can I downgrade to a Basic subscription?
You are free to downgrade your subscription within 60-days of purchase. In most cases, downgrading a subscription from Premium to Basic will require a partial refund, minus transaction costs. Send us an email and let us know you are interested in downgrading. We will walk you through the process step by step.
16. Can I shorten the length of my subscription?
Current subscribers can shorten the length of their subscription within 60-days of purchase. In most cases, shortening a subscription will require a partial refund, minus transaction costs. Send us an email and let us know you are interested in shortening the length of your subscription. We will walk you through the process step by step.
17. Can I increase the length of my subscription?
Current subscribers can extend the length of their subscriptions at anytime. You do not need to wait until your subscription expires. Simply purchase a subscription for the additional time required, and the additional time will be added to the time remaining on your current subscription.