New Videos and Podcasts on Streaming Apps

May 14, 2026, 20:06
GlobalTechnology

Introduction

Big companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Paramount want more people to use their apps. They are adding short videos and video podcasts.

Main Body

Paramount+ wants to add video podcasts by July 7. They want people to find new shows and watch more videos during the day. They will use news and sports from CBS to help. Many people now watch short videos and podcasts on their TVs. YouTube says people watch billions of hours of short videos on big screens. Podcasts are now like TV talk shows. Spotify is using new technology from Apple. This makes videos play better and faster. Now, more people can make money and share their videos on Spotify easily.

Conclusion

Streaming companies now mix short videos, podcasts, and movies. They want people to watch their content on any device.

Learning

πŸ“Ί The "Want To" Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful way to talk about goals and desires: Want + To + Action.

How it works: When you want to do something, you use this simple bridge: WANT β†’\rightarrow TO β†’\rightarrow ACTION.

Examples from the text:

  • Companies β†’\rightarrow want to use β†’\rightarrow their apps.
  • Paramount+ β†’\rightarrow wants to add β†’\rightarrow podcasts.
  • They β†’\rightarrow want people to find β†’\rightarrow new shows.

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: Singular vs. Plural

Notice how the word changes depending on who is wanting:

  • Plural/Group: They want to...
  • One Company: Paramount+ wants to... (Add an 's' for one person or one company!)

πŸ› οΈ Try these simple swaps:

Instead of saying "I like coffee," try using the A2 pattern:

  • "I want to drink coffee."
  • "I want to watch a movie."
  • "I want to learn English."

Vocabulary Learning

watch
to look at something for a period of time
Example:I watch TV every evening.
use
to employ or utilize something
Example:You can use the app on your phone.
people
human beings in general
Example:Many people enjoy podcasts.
new
recently made or discovered
Example:The new movie is coming out tomorrow.
day
a 24-hour period of time
Example:I will do it during the day.
help
to assist or support
Example:I will help you with your homework.
many
a large number of
Example:Many students study at the library.
talk
a conversation or discussion
Example:We had a talk about the book.
play
to operate or use a device or game
Example:The video plays better on the new device.
better
of higher quality or improved
Example:This new phone is better than the old one.
faster
moving or doing something more quickly
Example:Her car is faster than mine.
share
to give a portion of something to others
Example:Please share your notes with the class.