How web sites can help learn language:
We learn language by using it in 4 different ways; listening, reading, speaking and writing. Speaking and writing practice are more effectively accomplished in a live situation with a professional, experienced tutor, however you can supplement your program with listening and reading practice on your own with the proper tools.
By listening to and reading the target language, we observe and absorb the way to express ideas. We learn important vocabulary and usage rules. Unfortunately, very little time is spent on this in school in Taiwan where many teachers spend most of the time speaking Chinese, explaining grammatical patterns as if they were mathematical formulas. The web sites listed here are very useful tools for English learners to get more practice listening and reading.
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Voice of America
Special English
VOA Special English has MP3's accompanied by complete transcripts on current events, American life, history, business, health, entertainment, education, science, technology and more. This site is more useful for English learners than other news sites as the broadcasters speak slowly and clearly.
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English as a Second
Language Podcast
ESLPod has both free and subscription content. You can listen to MP3's with conversations on every day topics in business, entertainment, travel, socializing, shopping, transportation, relationships and more. The free content includes the MP3 and transcript of the basic dialogue. The MP3 also includes explanations of vocabulary and idioms used.
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Breaking News English
BreakingNewsEnglish.com offers complete lessons around a current news event. The lessons include a brief, 2-paragraph news article and MP3 of a person reading the article. Accompanying practice activities make this site very useful for learning and practicing with a partner or small group, although self-study is also possible. BNE has several sister-sites with listening and discussion activities on holidays, famous people and more.
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BBC Learning English has a wide variety of reading and listening activities, as well as lessons on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The site has business and social English material for both adults and youth. Listen to one of the 6 Minute English or soap opera episodes, or test your skill on one of the grammar quizzes. |
EnglishClub.com is a useful site for both students and teachers. For students, the learning center has listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary lessons. There are also sections for business English, health, the environment, travel, games and more. You can take quizzes, learn some jokes and even chat online with other English learners. Another useful tool is the video section where you can watch a video and then take a quiz. |
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