Virtual Independent Learning Centre (Easy News - Advanced) http://www.virtualilc.com/ (password required)
Well structured; graded; different topics; abridged stories; Australian accent; news based; updated weekly; different graded activities;RelOne Player embedded in the Web page; searchable database; quality sound with broadband connection.
Randall’s Listening Lab (Difficult) http://www.esl-lab.com/
Well structured; graded; different topics; dialogues; pre-, and post-listening activities; American accent; reliable streaming with broadband Internet connection.
Voice of America (VOA) - Featured News http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/index.cfm
News based; different topics; searchable database; American accent; different voices; quality audio streaming with broadband connection.
CNN Learning Resources http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/archives.html
Different topics; abridged stories; news based items; audio & video clips; well structured; different interactive activities; American accent; quality sound with broadband streaming.
News Hour http://www.pbs.org/newshour/newshour_index.html
News based; extensive archives; variety of topics; searchable database; audio & video clips; American accent; different voices; quality streaming with broadband connection.
Video, Transcripts & Activities
English Bites http://www.abcasiapacific.com/englishbites/archives.htm
Australian accent; different voices; variety of topics; hyper-linked vocab and grammar structures; pronunciation activities; short quiz; quality audio/video streaming with broadband Internet connection. No searchable database.
Study English http://www.abcasiapacific.com/studyenglish/ Study English - IELTS preparation, is a 26-part English language program for intermediate to advanced learners. The site features authentic viewing, listening and reading materials including study notes, tips and activities for practice and consolidation.
CNN Learning Resources http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/archives.html
Different topics; abridged stories; news based items; audio & video clips; well structured; different interactive activities; American accent; quality sound with broadband streaming.
News Hour http://www.pbs.org/newshour/newshour_index.html
News based; extensive archives; variety of topics; searchable database; audio & video clips; American accent; different voices; quality streaming with broadband connection.