Enhancing English through Communica1on Media
Presented by Kate Burrill [email protected]
IAIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya
Today, we have many forms of communica1on media to choose from.
• TV • Radio • Newspapers • Magazines
• Social Networks • Websites
• Phone Apps
However, in this presenta1on, I will focus on websites. Why?
• Accessible • Free • Offer the widest selec1on of up-‐to-‐date learning tools
Four Categories
• Vocabulary • Listening • Reading and Wri1ng
• General (Everything)
Note: Most of these websites teach mul1ple skills. But I have tried to group them according to their main focus.
Vocabulary (and pronuncia1on): Learning Chocolate
Vocabulary (and pronuncia1on): Merriam-‐Webster
Learner’s Dic:onary
Vocabulary (and grammar): :
Listening: English Listening Lesson Library
Listening: Story Corps
Listening: Voice of America (VOA)
Listening: Randall’s Cyber Listening Lab
Wri1ng and Reading:
General: ESL.About.com
General: ESL Online
General: BBC Learning English
General: English with Jennifer
General: Bri:sh Council Smartphone Apps
These websites are only the beginning!
There are thousands of way to study English through communica1ons media. I hope this mo1vates you to try some of
them!