Why Podcast?

English Learners need many opportunities to speak English, but they are often reluctant and shy.

• Choose topics that are relevant and interesting to the students. 
• Have students write a script of what they are going to say in advance.
• Be sure that they have adequate practice time.
• Encourage reluctant speakers by giving them small parts at first.
• Ask leading questions that they can answer comfortably.
• Cheer them on!

Benefits of podcasting in the classroom:

• Creating podcast scripts helps encourage students to develop their writing.
• Podcasting is motivating and fun!
• Students who are reluctant to speak publicly are able to record podcasts with support.
• Podcasting provides a worldwide audience, making learning meaningful and authentic.
• They are able to share ideas with a larger audience with different points of view.