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Listening Practice: A Library Guide
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Listening Practice: A Library Guide
Overview
Conversation & Dialogs
Lecture & Long-form Information
Radio & News
Multi-level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Stories & Audiobooks
Pronunciation & Slang
Multi-level
Breaking News English
Short (1 - 5 minute) audio tracks spoken at various speeds. Tracks separated into 7 levels (0 - 6). Tracks also have transcripts and related exercises.
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New stories uploaded every few days. Some stories adapted for various levels.
Beginner
Breaking News English | Level 0
Short (1 minute or less) audio tracks spoken at various speeds. Tracks also have transcripts and related exercises.
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New stories uploaded every few days. Some stories adapted for various levels.
Learn American English Level 1 | Voice of America
Each news story has an audio recording, a written version, and vocabulary help. Some stories also have videos.
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Also watch "News Words" to learn about specific words that relate to news stories.
Spotlight English
Listen to 15 minute long programs with multiple speakers on many topics. Better for high beginner - intermediate learners.
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Uses VoA "special English" and slow speaking speed.
Intermediate
Learn American English Level 2 | Voice of America
Each news story includes an audio recording, a written version, and vocabulary help. Some stories also have videos.
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Also watch "English @ the Movies" and "English in a Minute" to learn phrases and idioms.
Spotlight English
Listen to 15 minute long programs with multiple speakers on many topics. Better for high beginner - intermediate learners.
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Uses VoA "special English" and slow speaking speed.
Breaking News English | Level 4
Short (2 minutes or less) audio tracks spoken at various speeds. Tracks also have transcripts and related exercises.
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New stories uploaded every few days. Some stories adapted for various levels.
News Report | BBC Learning English
Short (30 seconds), weekly news stories from the BBC on current news stories. Each track has a short exercise and vocabulary help.
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Spoken in British accent. PDFs available of transcript and exercises.
Lingohack | BBC Learning English
Weekly news broadcast from the BBC that focus on learning new vocabulary featured in current stories.
Advanced
Learn American English Education| Voice of America
Each news story includes an audio recording, a written version, and vocabulary help. Some stories also have videos.
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Watch "Everyday Grammar" for advanced help with grammar.
Breaking News English | Level 6
Short (2 minutes or less) audio tracks spoken at various speeds. Tracks also have transcripts and related exercises.
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New stories uploaded every few days. Some stories adapted for various levels
NPR's Morning Edition
Morning news program from National Public Radio, focused on U.S. and world news.
NPR's All Things Considered
Afternoon news program from National Public Radio, focused on U.S. and world news with commentary and opinion.
Public Radio International (PRI)
Radio news stories of varying lengths (5 - 15 minutes) focusing on global news.
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Transcripts included. Tracks are downloadable.
On Point | NPR and WBUR
Long-form news and discussion about current events. Tracks average about 45 minutes in length.
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No transcripts, but tracks can be downloaded.
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