The word "Podcast" has been declared word of the year by the New Oxford American Dictionary; moreover, podcasting for teachers means to use a new technology to revolutionize teaching and learning, and I think it is an excellent way for practising listening comprehension. A podcast is like a radio show. However, instead of being broadcast live, a podcast is recorded and then distributed over the internet, so that you can listen to it whenever you please. There are thousands of podcasts available, ranging from general interest entertainment shows to those which focus on specific topics such as computers, music and education.
Why I love podcast is because learners who listening to English generally would like some help whenever they have not understood a particular section or word, and some podcasts come with transcripts, so that listeners can listen and read the transcript.
Following are some useful resources related to "Podcast":
I. An overview of podcasting for English teachers and learners
Introducing the listenging materials for teaching and learning.
II. Useful Podcast providing websites:
1. ESL Pod.com: English as a Second Language Podcast
This podcast is run by a volunteer team of experienced English as a Second Language professors in the States. More information on ESLPod.Com athttp://www.eslpod.com/eslpod_blog/about-us/
2. Randall's Cyber Listening Lab
One of the most comprehensive listening sites on the web. For years, Randall has been adding to this amazing archive of audio activities.
III. Listening: theory and practice in modern foreign language competence
An article focus on listening and second language acquisiton theory, by Prof. Larry Vandergrift.
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