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标题：LEARNING ENGLISH LISTENING AND SPEAKING THROUGH BBC VOA PODCASTS: AN APP REVIEW
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作者：Samaneh Abdi ; Hossein Makiabadi
期刊名称：The Journal of Teaching English With Technology
印刷版ISSN：1642-1027
出版年度：2019
卷号：19
期号：2
页码：101-108
出版社：IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group
摘要：Knowing another language other than the first language is stereotypically regarded as aprestigious feature, distinguishing an individual from the rest of the community whileproviding him/her with more job opportunities. Nowadays, language classes are easilyavailable through the expansion of recent technologies such as MALL (Mobile-AssistedLanguage Learning) and language learning applications (apps). App developers have beencompeting to design the most efficient apps to facilitate meaningful language learning byfocusing on oral production and auditory reception to increase language learners'communicative competence. A characteristic app of the kind is Learning English Listening &Speaking BBC/ VOA News which offers learners a massive archive of updated BBC and VOApodcasts both online and offline. The current review intends to present a detailed description ofthe important features of this app.
关键词：mobile;assisted language leaning; learn English listening & speaking BBC; VOA;news; listening; speaking