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TED Talks and Language Learners/ Teachers Rejoice: Be Inspired while Learning a Language using Transcripts and Subtitles

A Hidden Gem for Language Lovers and Learners

This article presents a unique approach for intermediate to advanced (and beyond) learners of many languages to gain exposure to interesting material in their target language(s). It has to do with a very popular website that features short (usually less than ten minutes) presentations by some of the world's greatest and most famous minds (not always both ;) on their specific areas of expertise. It's called, simply, TED, and the presentations are called "TED Talks".

The TED website itself is not geared towards language learners or educators yet is useful for both. It is especially useful for English learners, as all the talks are in English. But it's also useful for anyone learning most of the world's most-spoken languages (as well as numerous lesser-spoken ones) who want to simultaneously watch inspiring, funny, courageous, fascinating, informative, persuasive, ingenious and often jaw-dropping presentations about technology, science, entertainment, design, business and global issues - all while gaining exposure to their target language. Here's how and why...

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BBCPersian.com BBC Persian News in Farsi

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Certainly one of the top multi-lingual news resources available on the web, the BBC has a steady flow of fresh news in Persian/Farsi. This site is for students of the intermediate to advanced levels and beyond. It is a great way to keep up with the latest happening in the Persian world while practicing your Persian.

With the BBC you also have the added benefit of being able to look at the news in your native language, which can help you understand and figure out parts of the news that you might not be able to grasp without some help.

They also have frequent news recordings in Persian, so you can practice listening skills while you catch up on the latest news.

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The BBC exists to enrich people’s lives with great programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain. Its vision is to be the most creative, trusted organisation in the world.

It provides a wide range of distinctive programmes and services for everyone, free of commercial interests and political bias. They include television, radio, national, local, childrens’, educational, language and other services for key interest groups.

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