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toc =What is a podcast?= 'Podcast' stands for **//p//**//ersonal on **d**emand broad**cast**ing.// Podcasts are audio or video files that can be downloaded from the internet to a computer or a portable media player, such as mp3 or mp4 players and iPods. Users should subscribe to specific websites to get regular podcasts. iTunes is very popular with users. Another useful programme is iPodder.


 * Watch //Podcasts in Plain English//, by CommonCrafts, to learn the basics of podcasting.**

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=How can you make your own podcasts?= Teachers and students can create their own podcasts. Audacity is a free editor for recording and editing audio. If you are interested in making your own recordings, take a look at some useful tips on podcasting.

=Why use podcasts in your lessons?= Podcasting is an invaluable source of authentic listening material about almost any subject that may interest your students. Podcasts can be used for listening comprehension and as a basis for generating conversation based on students' opinions on podcasts. Since they can be downloaded to a PC or portable media player, podcasts can be listened to at any time convenient to the users.

=Podcasts for English learners and teachers= ESL Pod ELT Podcast Breaking News English through stories The Word Nerds Splendid Learning