Sunday, October 14, 2012

ESL video quiz site



This free site looks very interesting to practice listening.  Short video clips at all levels with an accompanying video.  When you have completed the quiz send your results with your name top me using my teacher code:- JeanG

Saturday, October 13, 2012

VOA News.Com - Special English



VOA News.Com - Special English. This is a Voice of America website designed to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language is not English. There are many current short radio stories on this site that can be downloaded into an MP3 file with printer friendly transcripts. The stories are read slowly with short sentences and limited vocabulary. There is an easily accessible archive with a vast wealth of stories going back to 2001. Also, their little search window is easy to use and a fast way to access various topics you may want to learn. This is a FREE WEBSITE.

ELLLO Podcasts

I will post a number of podcast sites here for you. they are all free and will help you practice your listening skills. They all have transcripts with them to make the activity easier to follow for lower level learners. Have fun exploring. The forst site I will introduce you to is (ELLO) English Listening Lesson Library Online