Posted by: Hsiao-yun on: 27 October 2009
Today I want to focus on three BBC podcasts targeted at English language learners.
6 Minute English aims to teach useful English language for everyday situations. The podcast is updated every Wednesday and each episode is about 6 minutes long.
Talk About English helps you to improve your vocabulary, grammar and listening. Each episode is about 11 [...]
Posted by: Hsiao-yun on: 25 October 2009
Here’s a rather fun site, English Online, by the British Council in China. Though designed for Chinese speakers (the site is bilingual), I think it would be interesting and useful for other learners of English too. I especially like the Exams & Work, and Games sections.
Posted by: Hsiao-yun on: 23 October 2009
English Club is a self-study site that was recommended to me today by a colleague. There are lots of free lessons on all the four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing), as well as Grammar and Vocabulary. You’ll also find games, quizzes, videos and even chat rooms where you can chat with other English learners online.
Posted by: Hsiao-yun on: 18 November 2008
The How to… section of the BBC Learning English site covers language used for different functions.
Discover and practise phrases and expressions which you can use in all kinds of different situations, whether it’s to order a drink in a restaurant or have an argument with someone!
Each unit has audio and texts you can download. [...]
Posted by: Hsiao-yun on: 18 November 2008
Being able to speak English fluently is a struggle for many learners. In this series of podcasts, you will hear about various ways you can improve yourself in this area. This is great for listening practice too!
Better Speaking is all about how you can become a fluent, confident speaker of English. In the [...]
Posted by: Hsiao-yun on: 17 May 2007
A frequent complaint by Chinese-speaking English learners in Singapore is that they don’t get enough practice talking in English, since such a large number of locals are bilingual. I feel that you really find as many opportunities to use English as you look for. As a student in the UK and Australia, I noticed that [...]
