Resources for Communication Skills

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Latin Postcast

Latin Postcast

Latinum iTunes Feed Web Site

The Latin Language Learning Podcast from London.

Nightly News in Latin Feed Web Site

“Nuntii Latini - News in Latin - is a weekly review of world news in Classical Latin, the only international broadcast of its kind in the world, produced by YLE, the Finnish Broadcasting Company.

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Hindi Podcast

Hindi Podcast

I Speak Hindi Feed Web Site

Covers essential words and phrases that you need for your trip to India. There are also Beginner Hindi lessons for those that want to seriously start to learn the language.

Learn Hindi from Bollywood Movies iTunes Feed Web Site

This looks like a fun approach to learning a language.

Namaste Dosti - The Learn Hindi Podcast iTunes Feed Web Site

There are few options when it comes to learning Hindi via podcast, so the podcast author decided to fill the void.

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Arabic Podcast

Arabic Podcast

Arabic Language Lessons iTunes Feed Web Site

The US Peace Corps serves up 10 lessons that will teach you the Arabic spoken in Jordan. The web site includes a useful transcript.

ArabicPod iTunes Feed Web Site

Includes mp3 podcasts and PDF transcripts.

Survival Phrases Arabic iTunes Feed Web Site

Provides the essentials you'll need to get around.

The Arabic Circle - iTunes Feed

While not offering language lessons per se, the University of Chicago's Center for Middle Eastern studies offers weekly lectures in Arabic that include social, cultural and academic investigations of the Arabic speaking world. Students will find it handy for practicing their comprehension.

The Arabic PodClass Feed Web Site

A fledgling podcast that's worth a look.

Learn Arabic Quickly Rosetta Stone Arabic

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Hebrew Podcast

Hebrew Podcast

Elementary Hebrew iTunes Web Site

The audio and video files come from a course taught in a seminary.

Hebrew Vocab Pronunciations iTunes Web Site

Here you get straightforward pronunciations of words in Hebrew.

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Greek Podcast

Greek Podcast

Learning Greek iTunes Feed Web Site

From the Hellenic American Union, these lessons will teach students Modern Greek. For those who already have some foundation in the language.

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Chinese Podcast

Chinese Podcast

Cantonese Lessons Feed Web Site

This is a very fledgling Cantonese language series. It has one lesson so far. So we'll have to see if this is for real. In the meantime, please let us know if you find a richer collection of Cantonese lessons.

Chinese Learn Online iTunes Feed Web Site

A dialogue-based introduction to Mandarin Chinese. Load them on your iPod and get up the Chinese curve.

Chinese Lessons with Serge Melnyk iTunes Feed Web Site

Weekly lessons in Mandarin that get very strong reviews from iTunes users..

Chinesepod.com iTunes Feed Web Site

A series of well-reviewed lessons that will let you learn Mandarin on your own terms.

iMandarinPod.com iTunes Feed Web Site

A more advanced podcast, this series of lessons teaches Chinese by talking about Chinese culture or what is happening today in China.

LearnChinesePod.com iTunes Feed Web Site

A Mandarin language podcast taught by Yao in New York City.

Mandarin Chinese Conversation iTunes Web Site

    • A language series put together by TimesOnline.

Mandarin Chinese Feed Web Site

10 Lessons by the US Peace Corps. Make sure you visit the site and download the pdf that accompanies the lessons.

Survival Chinese iTunes Feed Web Site

Learn the phrases you need to get by while traveling in China.

Think and Talk Like (the) Chinese iTunes Web Site

Cathy Lu takes a look at the Chinese language, while introducing students to China's history and culture.

World Learner Chinese iTunes Feed Web Site

Another in the mix of possibilities.

Learn Chinese Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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Russian Podcast

Russian Podcast

A Spoonful of Russian iTunes Feed Web Site

Recommended by our readers.

A Taste of Russian iTunes Feed Web Site

This "isn't a boring Grammar course, it is a real chat on different topics which can be heard in everyday life. It is a chance to listen to the native speakers talking at home, at work, at the shop, at the party, etc."

Business Russian iTunes Feed Web Site

Presented by the UCLA Center for World Languages, this series teaches students the essentials of Russian business communication.

Russian (Kazahk) Feed Web Site

No Borat jokes. Learn some Kazahk style Russian from the Peace Corps. Be sure to download the accompanying PDF file.

Russian Literature iTunes Feed Web Site

Also presented by UCLA, this podcast helps users improve their comprehension and vocabulary by listening to excerpts from Tolstoy, Gogol, Chekhov and other Russian literary greats.

One Minute Russian iTunes Feed Web Site

RussianPod101 iTunes Web Site

Helps you learn Russian and Russian culture at your convenience.

Learn Russian Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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Korean Podcast

Korean Podcast

Easy Quick Learn Korean iTunes Feed Web Site

One of the newer and seemingly more robust options for learning Korean.

Learn Korean iTunes Feed Web Site

A little new and "rough around the edges," according to reviewers, but perhaps worth a look.

Kimchigirls iTunes Feed Web Site

An option that looks to have more promise.

Survival Phrases iTunes Feed Web Site

Gets the phrases that will get you by.

Learn Korean Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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Italian Podcast

Italian Podcast

ItalianPod.com iTunes Feed Web Site

A series of well-reviewed lessons that will let you learn Italian on your own terms.

LearnItalianPod.com iTunes Feed Web Site

A series of Italian language lessons that will get you up and running. I have personally used them and found them effective.

Let's Speak Italian iTunes Feed Web Site

This collection will help you learn Italian in small, manageable 5-minute bites.

MyDailyPhrase.com iTunes Web Site

Learn Italian step by step over a course of 20 weeks. The podcasts will cover all the language you need to know to get by on a visit to a Italian-speaking country. Created by the same people who put together the popular series "Coffee Break Spanish."

World Languages Podcasting - Italian Podcast iTunes Feed Web Site

It's admittedly a bit of an untraditional way to learn Italian. This podcast lets you listen to conversations about Australian culture in Italian.

Learn Italian Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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Spanish Podcast

Spanish Podcast

Coffee Break Spanish iTunes Feed Web Site

Learn Spanish in a low-key, effective way. Currently the #2 overall favorite in iTunes' podcast collection. They must be loaded on iPods everywhere.

Finally Learn Spanish - Beyond the Basics iTunes Feed Web Site

If you've had some Spanish classes and you need experience listening to and speaking the language, then Finally Learn Spanish has a collection of podcasts for you.

Insta Spanish Lessons iTunes Feed Web Site

Weekly comprehension and grammar exercises for students of all levels. One of the more popular podcasts on iTunes.

Learn Spanish at SpanishPod101 iTunes Feed Web Site

A podcast created by teams from 5 Spanish speaking countries.

Learn Spanish Survival Guide iTunes Feed

If you're planning a trip to a Spanish speaking country, and if you don't know the langugage, this will help get you up to speed.

Learn to Speak Spanish iTunes Feed Web Site

Learn to speak Spanish in just 15 minutes per day.

Rojas Spanish Language iTunes Feed Web Site

"No English is spoken here. These podcasts are for the Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Speaker who would like to sharpen their Spanish skills. The fine points of the language will be presented and explored through a variety of topics to include; music, history, culture, food."

SpanishPod iTunes Feed Web Site

A series of well-reviewed lessons that will let you learn Spanish on your own terms.

Spanish Sense iTunes Feed Web Site

Another set of podcasts that lets you learn Spanish on your own terms.

Spanish Podcasts for Beginners iTunes Feed Web Site

Podcasts recorded by native Spanish speakers with clear explanations in English.

Voices en Español iTunes Feed Web Site

Geared toward more advanced students, this podcast features an interview in Spanish with a native speaker from Spain, Latin America or the U.S. It's also accompanied by a bilingual blog that includes weekly Spanish grammar tips.

Learn Spanish Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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Japanese Podcast

Japanese Podcast

Japanese Class (Video) iTunes Web Site

These videocasts from the Kyoto Japanese Language School get strong reviews. They use video effectively to demonstrate how to write in Japanese.

JapanesePod101.com iTunes Feed Web Site

Over 100 quality lessons aimed at the beginner. Users give it high marks.

Learn Japanese iTunes Feed Web Site

Japancast teaches Japanese using lessons from anime and everyday conversation.

Learn Japanese Symbols iTunes Feed Web Site

These lessons teach students how to work with Japanese symbols, such as Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana.

Survival Phrases iTunes Feed Web Site

Learn the must-know phrases for traveling in Japan.

Learn Japanese Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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French Podcast

French Podcast

FrenchPod101.com

Easy French Poetry Podcast iTunes Feed Web Site

A French as a second language Podcast, using poetry as a topic for discussion using everyday conversational French.

French for Beginners iTunes Feed Web Site

Fun, effective lessons for beginners. Provided by the French Ecole.

FrenchPod.com iTunes Feed Web Site

A series of well-reviewed lessons that will let you learn French on your own terms. FrenchPod currently offers free podcasts on a schedule of 5 per week with extra shows on the weekend. The podcasts are accompanied by text expansion exercises and other tutoring aids.

Le Journal en français facile iTunes Feed Web Site

Nightly news from RFI presented in slowly spoken French to assist you with your comprehension.

Learn French by Podcast iTunes Feed Web Site

A well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners and those who want to brush up on their French.

Learn French with Coffee Break French iTunes Feed Web Site

The producers of the very popular Coffee Break Spanish now offer a podcast that will teach you French.

Learn French with Daily Podcasts iTunes Feed Web Site

These lessons are brought to you by French teachers from Paris. They are best suited for those who already have some beginning French under their belts.

Ma France iTunes Feed Web Site

The BBC offers 24 video podcasts that will teach you French.

Mali French Feed Web Site

The Peace Corps teaches you some of the French spoken in Mali.

The French Pod Class iTunes Feed Web Site

A very popular collection that teaches students the French language and different facets of French culture.

The Verbcast - French Verbs by Relaxation iTunes Feed Web Site

A four-week series of lessons that will allow you to refine your knowledge of French verbs.

French language podcasts

Learn French Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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English Podcast

English Podcast

Business English iTunes Web Site

Learn the English you will need to function effectively in an American business environment.

English as a Second Language Podcast iTunes Feed Web Site

A very well liked collection of ESL lessons. Over 100 episodes in the collection.

English for Spanish Speakers (’Por Fin Aprende Ingles’) iTunes Feed Web Site

Si usted haya asistido al menos a un curso de ingles, y usted necesita la oportunidad de escuchar al ingles y hablar el ingles, entonces ‘Por Fin Aprende Ingles’ es el podcast perfecto para usted. Presentado por Carla Staufert-Sauvier, una profesora de Mexico, y Jade Lindquist, una profesora de los EE UU.

ESL Business News iTunes Feed Web Site

A weekly podcast of international business news read in slow, clear English. Listen to the podcast and follow along in the accompanying script.

On Demand English iTunes Feed Web Site

Daily podcasts that will teach you English and American customs. Well done.

The Bob and Rob Show: Weekly English Lessons from a Yankee and a Brit iTunes Feed Web Site

Taking a more unconventional approach to teaching English, this program uses humor to teach intermediate-to-advanced students idioms, grammar, and slang in both American and English flavors.

Tu Ingles! iTunes Feed Web Site

“Tu Ingles” is designed to help Spanish-speakers improve their ear for English. The weekly program features drills of verb conjugation, interviews, advice about idioms, and excerpts of speeches and other recorded spoken material from famous English speakers.

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German Podcast

German Podcast

Deutsch - warum nicht?

An extensive collection of introductory German podcasts put together by Deutsche Welle.

Part 1 iTunes Feed Web Site

Part 2 iTunes Feed

Part 3 iTunes Feed

German Podcast.de iTunes Web Site

GermanGrammar iTunes Feed Web Site

German grammar lessons aimed at American students.

Lernen Wir Deutsch iTunes Feed Web Site

Presented in video, these “vodcasts” get high marks for being not only educational but also very entertaining.

MyDailyPhrase.com iTunes Feed Web Site

Learn German phrase by phrase over a course of 20 weeks. The podcasts will cover all the language you need to know to get by on a visit to a German-speaking country. This series is put together by the same people created the popular series “Coffee Break Spanish.”

One Minute German iTunes Feed Web Site

Presented by the Radio Lingua Network

Slow German iTunes Feed Web Site

Annik Rubens reads slowly and clearly from parts of her popular podcast, Sleepless in Munich (Schaflos in Munchen).

Slowly Spoken News iTunes Feed

Deutsche Welle provides a nightly news broadcast in German that’s spoken slowly so that you can work on your comprehension.

Learn German Quickly with Rosetta Stone

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