Oh, I know that feeling too well! It’s so easy to zone out when you're just listening passively. One trick that worked for me was using transcripts alongside the audio — stopping every few minutes to repeat key phrases and mimic the speaker’s tone. Another helpful thing was which has practical strategies for making podcast listening more active. They even recommend how to pick podcasts based on your level. Also, setting specific goals helped — like focusing on learning five new phrases from each episode. I’d pause, rewind, and repeat until I felt comfortable saying them. What kind of podcasts do you usually listen to?