{"id":102,"date":"2009-06-06T15:54:56","date_gmt":"2009-06-06T15:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.language-museum.com\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2009-06-15T21:50:07","modified_gmt":"2009-06-15T21:50:07","slug":"how-to-learn-the-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.language-museum.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/06\/how-to-learn-the-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to learn: the podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Podcast<\/a>Learning via a podcast is modern technology’s version of a language tape or CD. Advantages include portable learning – you can listen to a podcast whenever or wherever you like – and the range of podcasts available, a lot of them free.<\/p>\n

This range has a downside, however. One of the great things about podcasts is that anyone with the right equipment can make one<\/a>. But it’s also the big pitfall as the quality is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

You also need the ability to download and play the podcasts, which means investing in an MP3 player and some time at a computer. If you’re not tech-savvy, this could be a problem.<\/p>\n

Another consideration is the need to actively listen. It’s too easy to put on headphones, hit play and drift off listening to the soothing tones of that lovely-sounding Frenchman. But you’re not going to learn by osmosis! So it may be beneficial to keep a notebook to go with the podcast and jot down times of sections you would like to go over again, as well as notes on what you understand and don’t. <\/p>\n

Some good basic language podcasts for travellers can be found here<\/a>. They’re free, and also include the script of the podcast in English although unfortunately only available for iPods at the moment. For listings of podcasts for various languages, check out this site.<\/a><\/p>\n

Wendy from Nottingham has been following a Spanish podcast in preparation for her upcoming trip to South America:<\/p>\n

It was difficult to find a suitable podcast as I wanted a Latin American Spanish one rather than a European one. Once I found this though, my skills have definitely improved! It’s great for speaking and listening practice, but I’m using a book also as I’d like to be able to recognise and read some of the basics also.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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