What level of English is required for this program to be of help? top ↑
This system is designed for students who already have basic reading and writing skills in English.

Who will benefit from this program? top ↑
If you learnt English in school from a teacher who was not a native English speaker these packages will help you to minimise your accent and speak clearly in English.

How often do the modules change? top ↑
Every week we add one or two new modules to our website. Eventually we will have to take some off when the list becomes too long to manage effectively. We hope there will always be a selection for regular users to find new material.

How long are the modules? top ↑
Modules vary in length from approximately 5 minutes for beginners to around 15 minutes for advanced students

What topics are used? top ↑
We cover a wide variety of topics so that you will learn new words as you listen.

Are new words and grammar forms explained? top ↑
There are no explanations of new words or grammar forms because they would interrupt the flow of the piece. The whole point of the modules is to give users a feeling for the rhythm of the language, not to teach basic language and literacy. Because you have the correct spelling in the PDF text, it is a simple matter to look up new words in a dictionary.

What advice would you give about using a dictionary? Is it better to have an English only dictionary? top ↑
The most effective way to improve your spoken vocabulary is to use both an English only as well as a bilingual dictionary. Quite often it is difficult to understand the meaning of words simply from one of these sources. It is far more effective to use both and to think carefully about the rest of the sentence and the topic of the piece.

How many times would you recommend listening to the same module? top ↑
Try to listen to the module two or three times a day for about a week, then perhaps three or four times a week for several weeks. The important thing to remember is that this is not just ‘sound’ in the way that music is. It is vital that you follow the text with your eyes and your brain as well as your ears.

Why is this a good way to learn to speak English? top ↑
This system has been devised by a language teacher with many years experience teaching several different languages. Most students find it easier to learn rules than pronunciation, especially as English spelling is not very consistent and many letters are written but not sounded, which is why it’s important to follow the text with your eyes as it is read out on the MP3 recording.