Most of these use the RealAudio format and generally they will also have a link to a download site for the player. Please read our disclaimer. Listening Below are links to four ERIC lesson plans on listening. They focus on helping students improve their general listening skills, for example by having them listen to and then follow instructions. While not intended for an ESL audience specifically, the lessons can be adapted.
Students read and listen to experts in the field as part of the course.
Support resources for teachers include teaching notes on the courses, tips on using drama to teach English, and games. There are also links back to the main BBC site for RealAudio files. Sound files can be downloaded for free. Note that your use of these files may be affected by the amount of sound that can be downloaded to your computer at one time. About 30 audio passages of ordinary people talking about their lives.