Podcasts for Learning a Language

Podcasts provide an added value for learning online by providing audio files for listeners. Hearing the spoken word is most important in learning a new language and that can be easily accomplished with MP3 files and a computer. Of couse having an MP3 player or Ipod makes the learning experience mobile.

Learn a Song Podcast offers downloadable MP3 files that can be listened to at the learners convenience making EFL/ESL resources readily available for learners of English and teachers of English as a Second Language.

Many more ESL Listening: Podcast sites offer similar podcasts, try Listening to Poetry or Read along as you listen to a book, these sites are geared to early English language learners, but the idea behind listening and repeating lyrics engages the learner in their learning, making the learning experience fun!

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