Easy for students to navigate through site. Reading transcript while listening is an option, but transcript is not provided unless requested. Links to other listening sites and sites for downloading listening software. What's New section categorizes passages by date, allowing heavy users to quickly locate the newest materials. Discussion group available for teachers and students.
Web site is searchable, search window located on left banner.
Discussion area includes topics such as learning English, the site,and problems using RealAudio software. Basic comprehension questions, no vocabulary support. The first two options allow the visitor to listen to the story in Real Audio or watch Real Video. There are links to related sites at the end of each story. It would be better if transcripts were posted separately.