Listening

Ted Talks

https://www.ted.com/talks

Use this website to improve your listening. You can even add subtitles in your language-or in English. Click the link below to watch a video showing you how it works! 

Ted Talks Demo 

Film UK

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/video-zone

 

Find short films made by young people in the UK here. The films also have comprehension questions and transcripts so you you can check your understanding.

Lyrics Training

http://lyricstraining.com/

Great for listening practice! Choose a song and level (intermediate works the best). Then, listen and write the lyrics as you hear them.
Listen and learn at the same time!!


Chockadoc
https://www.youtube.com/user/Chockadoc/playlists

Great for higher level listening. Choose a topic you are interested in, get some headphones and have a listen! Many of the documentaries have subtitles.

Elllo.org
http://www.elllo.org/english/home.htm

 

This is a really useful website for improving your listening and vocabulary. First, choose your level. Then, choose an interesting topic and listen. All the listening exercises have the transcript too-so you can read after you listen. There are also comprehension and vocabulary questions too. Try it!

ESL Video
http://www.eslvideo.com/

This is another good listening practice website. First, choose your level at the top of the page....



Then choose a video that looks interesting. Most videos are quite short-about 4 or 5 minutes. When you have finished watching you can answer questions about the video.

News in Levels
http://www.newsinlevels.com/



This site has the latest news stories-and short videos-from around the world. First choose your level then start listening!

BBC iPlayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/ 

 


Use this to watch British TV programmes online. It is free to use-as long as you don't watch live TV. Use the "S" button to add subtitles in English.

There is an app that you can download too.

BBC Skillswise-Speaking and Listening
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/speaking-and-listening

Exercises, plus games and quizzes, that practise your listening skills.




Dreamreader.net
http://dreamreader.net/

Online listening (and reading) practice for students-with quizzes!

General Listening and Vocabulary Practice (all levels)

http://dreamreader.net/

General Listening and Vocabulary Practice (all levels–Academic English)

http://dreamreader.net/Lesson/academic-english/

Dictation Practice
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/dictation.html

This site helps you improve your listening (and writing) by listening to short audio tracks and typing what you heard. First, select a track from the menu-then listen and write at the same time!


Newsy
http://www.newsy.com/

This site has news stories-and short videos-from around the world-with text of the audio. Listen and read at the same time!

Improve your Listening Speed
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/multi-speed-listening.html

Practise improving you listening speed with this site-you can read the exercises at different levels and speeds. (There is also speed reading practice too).
Good to help your listening speed for exams.

Free Apps 
(Android)

ESL Player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.miya.eslp&hl=en



Use this to listen to conversations in different social situations. You can also use it offline. It also has a translator.

Daily English ESL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.imapp.imeslpod2&hl=en

 

For beginner to advanced level students. Lots of podcasts and vocabulary practice.

Busuu
http://www.busuu.com/mobile 



You can learn new vocabulary and grammar on this app. You can also record your voice and match it to the recording. You can also use it on a laptop (and on iPhones too).

Free Apps 
(iPhone)

British Council Podcasts
-Learn English Audio and Video
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id529480955?mt=8&&referrer=click%3Dbad93ac5-5ba1-4307-a742-781ea5329f01


Podcasts (audio and video) with transcripts and comprehension questions. You can download them and listen offline.

-Learn English Audio and Video (Elementary)
https://itunes.apple.com/app/learnenglish-elementary/id369851807?mt=8



Audio podcasts, questions and transcripts for elementary level students.

6 Minute English
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/6-minute-english/id262026947?mt=2

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vn.scdgroup.bbclearningenglish&hl=en

This app is for iPhone and Android users. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.