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Podcast Reviews

Throughout the duration of our ESL 509 class, we have been exposed to various types of CALL and MALL resources. The resources that I was the most surprised about enjoying, are podcasts. After searching through iTunes U, I found 3 podcasts that are relevant for ESL students. English for Everyone English for Everyone ESL podcast is a great resource for ESL learners at all levels and abilities. The blog highlights American culture, with tips on conversational skills.  It also goes in depth on the concepts that can be challenging for L2s, like idioms, and grammar rules. There is a slower version of the podcast at the end of each episode, which could greatly benefit some ESL learners. Adept English This podcast's goal is to help L2s to learn English through listening. It is one the most consistently updated podcasts I've found. The podcast can be counter intuitive at times to tradition ESL learning, so this may be better suited for older L2s. It does not get into the nitty g