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An excellent versatile resource that can be confidently recommended for both self-study of English and practice with a teacher. The site features listening tasks on specific topics (nature, sports, studies, travel) as well as audio tests that help identify gaps in listening skills.
Pros
- Convenient and intuitive interface.
- No registration or paid subscription required.
- No intrusive ads that interfere with perception.
- Multifunctionality.
- Mobile-friendly (can be used on any device).
- Inspiring quotes on the site.
- Suitable for all levels: from beginner to advanced.
Cons
- No audio tasks for some specific topics.
- No PDF format for downloading materials.
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A huge site with a bank of tasks covering all aspects of the language. First, the site offers you a test to determine your level, and then it selects suitable tasks for you. I really like that it offers live dialogues with real people for listening practice, as well as multi-part stories that you want to follow.
Pros
- Well-structured materials created by experienced teachers.
- Ability to leave comments on each audio task and read others' opinions.
- Each audio task comes with a script (text).
- Includes tasks for overall text comprehension and details.
- Ability to download materials in PDF format.
Cons
- A pop-up ad appears frequently, but it can be easily closed.
- A large amount of information and scattered topics may make it difficult for beginners to navigate the site.
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A large collection of audio lessons and stories in simple English with glossaries, exercises, and quizzes. Here you can find an audio story to your liking: from novels to historical references. All stories last a maximum of 3 minutes, allowing you to immerse yourself in the content without missing anything important.
Pros
- Each audio comes with a list of relevant words to learn.
- Each audio task has a script.
- There are comprehension tasks with answers for self-checking.
- There is a community for learners and the opportunity to communicate with people from different cities and countries.
Cons
- Some resources are only available in English, which may complicate comprehension for beginners.
- The site contains ads that can be distracting.
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This resource allows you to find a word or phrase in context using a database of short videos. It is ideal for practicing listening in the context of real dialogues.
Pros
- Interactive and personalized.
- Ability to search for quotes from movies and TV shows.
- You can learn through memes, quizzes, and stories.
- The site features modern clips from movies/TV shows.
- All videos can be downloaded to your device.
Cons
- Lack of additional materials for further vocabulary practice.
- Clips may work intermittently.
- Some clips may be restricted due to regional limitations.
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This resource is for you if you've long wanted to start watching videos from foreign bloggers and understand everything that's being said in the movies. TubeQuizard is perfect for learning real, not bookish English!
Pros
- Multifunctionality: there are exercises not only for listening but also for further vocabulary and grammar practice.
- Variety of topics: you can listen to material on any topic from life to business.
- Interactive quizzes for comprehension and reinforcement.
- Convenience of use as all videos are based on YouTube.
- Subtitles for each video.
Cons
- Limited number of quizzes for creation.
- Some videos may be restricted due to regional selection.
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A very unusual and effective way to learn English through music! Here you will find interactive exercises where you need to fill in the gaps in song lyrics by choosing the appropriate word from the given options. Thanks to this resource, anyone can try themselves as a singer or just take a quiz on a song.
Pros
- Interactive and engaging tasks.
- Promotes quality word retention as learning occurs through music.
- Different levels of difficulty.
- Ability to switch language.
- PDF version available for printing materials.
Cons
- Partial availability of songs.
- Limited grammar exercises.