Academic Earth

This great website offers you access to full video courses from some of the world's leading universities.

There are videos on a range of subjects from the poetry of John Milton to Ancient Greek History.

Here's the link - Academic Earth

iTunes

Use iTunes for management development -

Tutor2u

If you are teaching business English you might find Tutor2u a useful resource. The site offers a range of free and subscription-based materials. There are articles, blog entries, videos, quizzes and links on a whole range of business and education-related subjects.

Obama

Few can match Obama's skills on the podium - Here's his victory speech -

For David Crystal's analysis of the speech, check out his blog DC blog.

Podwatch1

There are lots of interesting podcasts you can download using iTunes. Here's a brief update on some of the most interesting ones:

EFL

BBC World Service – 6 Minute English Podcast

30 July Stress and work
20 Aug What does credit crunch mean?

BBC Talk about English

21 Aug – discuss cloning
31 Jul – human rights
24 Jul – big brands

BBC Grammar Challenge

22 Aug Present continuous
01 Aug – Present perfect
25 July – Time prepositions

BBC World Service Real English

22 Aug – looks at phrase ‘What an airhead’
1 Aug – ‘bark worse than his bite’

ESL Aloud

20 Aug – 2008 Olympics

Splendid Speaking –

23 Aug – structuring a short talk
16 Aug – responding to questions
2 Aug – Using anecdotes

Podcastsinenglish

21 Aug – cocktail party at the Italian embassy
14 Aug – rats – pests or pets
7 Aug - 2008 Olympics

ESL Pod

04 Aug – Dealing in the black Market
01 Aug – Watching the Olympic Games

METHODOLOGY

ESL Teacher Talk

26 Aug – Total Physical Response methodology

GENERAL

National Geographic - Video Shorts Podcast

Recent – 5 min videos of exploration in S. America

Discovery Channel Video Podcast

Short videos

English heritage

22 Aug – series on Hadrian’s wall (6 ten minute videos) started

Screenrush Movietrailers

Trailers for new and classic films

BUSINESS

London Business Schools Podcasts

26 Aug – 10 minute look at marketing fundamentals
08 Aug – A brief look at decision making

Learn Business English – Podcast

24 Aug – presentations – analysing trends
17 Aug – presentations – describing trends
10 Aug – business vocab – The office manager
3 Aug – Job interviews – HR review of candidates

Harvard Business Video IdeaCast

11 Aug – social intelligence and leadership
25 Aug – What is personal Leadership brand?

Mind Tools

The mind tools website is a nice resource for articles regarding leadership, time management, problem solving, decision making, memory tips, using creativity, stress management, information skills, etc.

Some example articles:

How good are your motivation skills?
Weighing the pros and cons of a decision.
DO IT - A simple creativity process
The Golden Rules of Goal Setting
Mind Maps
Active Listening
Using Mind Maps as a memory tool

Business Result Training DVD (OUP)

The OUP 'Result' teachers' books come with some teacher training DVDs (plus worksheets). These could be used by new teachers or during training sessions.

The videos are closely linked to the Result series and contain clips from lessons using the books. Managed well, the DVDs could be used to create further discussion and may be an interesting addition to training sessions. For example, the English Result Pre-Intermediate DVD shows clips from a whole unit and highlights different stages of a lesson, such as giving instructions, concept checking, explaining grammar, setting up activities, etc.

Business Result - Upper-intermediate - DVD

• Presentations
• One-to-One teaching
• Using case studies

Business Result - Intermediate - DVD

• Needs Analysis
• Vocabulary
• Telephoning

Business Result - Online worksheets

English Result - Pre-Intermediate - DVD

• Author's introduction
• Classroom footage - Unit 4B - warmer, concept check, listening strategies, setting up a game, a game, Can do
• Teacher feedback regarding English Result format
  

English Result - Online worksheets

CAE Result - DVD

• Overview and examples of CAE Paper 5 Speaking
• Assessment criteria
• Tips on giving a good performance
• A complete test
• Complete test assessment