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ESL/ELL Resources: Podcasts & Listening

Resources for teachers and students

Podcasts : Listen to Learn English

ESL Podcast provides English at a slower speed and uses everyday phrases and expressions. They explain what these expressions mean and how to use them.

Voice of America (VOA) Learning English  podcasts use a core vocabulary and simple sentences to help you improve your English while you listen to short features on American life, world news, and developments in science.

ESL Aloud  A collection of podcasts on a variety of topics, including grammar and conversation. Transcripts of the podcasts are available so students can follow along.

More Listening

This site includes everyday conversations by theme or topic with exercises.