This presentation introduces ways to incorporate Internet audio and video clips with web-based language lessons. The topics include the selections of the right tools and connections, ways to search for audio and video clips for language instruction, and demonstration of specific lessons.

1. WWW Lessons with Audio/Video

• Listening Comprehension with RealAudio (http://www.iei.uiuc.edu/LCRA/)
• CARLA: VIVA http://carla.acad.umn.edu/VAVA/VAVA.html

2. The difference between plugins and helper applications (Realplyer, Quicktime, Media Player, Shockwave)

• http://www.earthlink.net/blink/tutorial.html
• Example of Plugins
• Example of Helper Applications

3. Selections of connection: 56K, ISDN, CableModem, DSL, T1 or T3

• Internet Connection Speed Comparison
• DSL/Cable Comparison

4. How to search for audio /video clips

• Example 1 weather, Spanish, realplayer
• Example 2 Weather, ESL, quicktime

5. Audio/Video Web Resources

Good Music Web Sites

Music & Lyrics in English and other Languages
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Song List
We've Got Your Music at Buen Suave
Antonios Kavanos' CD Gallery
Popular Songs via RealPlayer
Cat Stevens' Web Site
Music Videos on real.com Browse the guide to find something.

ESL
Radio, Radio! Listening Room
Jeff Gelder Audio Commercial Demos
Radio Comedy by Teens for Teens
Listening Comprehension with RealAudio
Learning Oral English On-Line
Learn English through Video (video)
Global Views
Randall's Cyber Listening Lab
Cutting Edge CALL Demos
Listening Activities for ESL Students
Dave's ESL Cafe Guide: Listening
Dave's ESL Cafe Web Guide: Video
real.com Guide Browse the guide to find something.

Chinese
Fun With Chinese
Learning Chinese On-line (Go to listening)
CARLA Virtual Audio and Video Archives
Chinese TV and Radio On-line

Spanish
Oral Language Archive (audio conversations)
Suenos Online (BBC)
Espana RealPlayer Browse the guide to find something.

French
Oral Language Archive (audio conversations)
French Experience Online (BBC: audio and video)
Web Shopping (video)
NewsSelect the city to hear the news for that city.
France RealPlayer Browse the guide to find something.

German
Deutsch Plus Online (BBC) Choose a topic and try out the WATCH and LISTEN.
Deutschland RealPlayer Browse the guide to find something.

Japanese
Oral Language Archive (audio conversations)
Japan RealPlayer (audio and video) Browse the guide to find something.

Italian
Italianissimo (BBC: audio only)
Italia RealPlayer Browse the guide to find something.