BBC Learning English

BBC Learning English, The Best Tool for Learning English

 BBC Learning English is a service provided by the BBC World Services which allows people to learn this language through different resources and in an easier way.

At the beginning, more than fifteen years ago, it was called “English by Radio”, but a few years later its name changed into “BBC English”, nowadays its name is “BBC Learning English” and its main goal has always been, until today, to allow people to learn English or improve it through a variety of activities including audiovisual and written media. The purpose of this site is to achieve a better language comprehension for those who are learning English and those interested in teaching it.


Characteristics

This learning tool has many useful sections and a variety of resources which provide a great advantage to learners who will be able to learn grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary through different practical ways. Every section has different activities which help users to learn in a non ordinary way. These activities can be also downloadable from the web page and they can be available for users who get access when they are not on internet. They can go from written media as classic books, stories, jokes, anecdotes, biographies, speeches, legends, appointments to audiovisual media as series, radio program and songs and even get access to groups of conversation.   But sections are not only for those interested in learning English; it is also quite helpful for those who want to teach it by giving them several tools which could make this work easier.


Users

BBC Learning English in not only interested in the learning of its users. Strengthening the knowledge already acquired and giving different tools to teacher is also another purpose of this program. Business students are also taken into account in this web page. 

Teachers: 

In this section there are special activities and educational resources for English teachers, with downloadable lessons plan, quizzes and radio programs.

One remarkable thing is that there is also a handy list which contains twelve ideas for teachers to do in classroom and make the class more interesting.

Business students: 

The Business Students tool helps users to acquire the vocabulary needed for the business world and teaches them how to use it when being in this particular environment through resources as groups of conversation. These groups allows them to leave their fears behind and teach them how to face a globalized world.

General learners:

Originally, this web site was designed to help English beginner students through basic contents for language learners, but it is also helpful for intermediate and advanced students who can improve their knowledge with the help of writing, reading and comprehension lessons. Besides it can be used by children and adults who can learn this language by doing some lesson related to their likes and interests.


Conclusion

BBC Learning English is an excellent tool that helps people to learn, to improve and to practice English, not matter the academic level of the person using it, because there are specific sections according to the users’ needs. The invitation is to explore this great learning tool for improving your language knowledge.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/

Written by 

Estefania Mesa

Daniela Quintero