How I could use podcast :English Cafe

     
       These days, most students use iPod or MP3 so podcast would be an interesting tool for students. Anyone can subscribe easily without expensive tools and also, anyone can download, listen and watch whenever they want with labtop or MP3. Teachers could use podcast in class, too. I found 'English Cafe'in ESL Pod for ESL students and it would be very helpful to my students in Korea. This podcast is from Dr. Jeff in LA, and he broadcasts with different topics about English every time. I listened 'English Cafe 287' and it was about Edgar Allen Poe, the American writer, womens' colleges and difference among business, commerce and trade etc. He introduces Edgar Allen Poe and his poem "The Raven". Then, Dr.Lucy talked about womens' colleges and Dr. Jeff explained meaning differences among business, commerce and trade, and expression 'Thank goodness'. If I were a student, this podcast would be very interesting. Learning English with book is boring but this podcast teaches English with various topics. Dr.Jeff spoke very slowly and clearly so it was easy to understand. Also, he spelled difficult words like "S.E.M.I.N.A.R.Y" and let me know the meaning. Furthermore, listners can ask him through 'ESLPOD.com'. In this time, students from Vietnam and Brazil asked about the meaning of English words and expression so it's easy to communicate with him. If my students could ask him and he explained it during broadcasting, this podcast would be great replacement of boring listening and reading homework.

http://www.eslpod.com/website/show_podcast.php?issue_id=10102290