Listening and language practice: BBC English through the world news 8'
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This is a very useful resource for listening practice and for learning new or consolidating already known vocabulary. You can download the episodes as podcasts. Each one lasts only 8 minutes. It's time well spent, especially if you have difficulty with listening to authentic texts.
Click on Listening and language practice: BBC English through the world news 8' to open the resource.