Welcome to Listening Comprehension Podcast
podcasting involves a shift from e-learning to mobile learning, as podcasting is a time- shifting technology. 

What Are Podcasts? 

Podcasts are audio (sometimes video) programs on the Web which are usually updated at regular time. New episodes can be listened to on the computer, or downloaded to an MP3 player or iPod for later listening. 

Although audio programs have existed on the Web for a few years already, what makes podcasting unique is its capacity for “subscription”: through an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed, listeners can “subscribe” to their favorite podcasts. Their mobiles will then receive “alerts” when new episodes have been posted.  Podcatcher software programs, such as iTunes, will even download the latest episodes automatically once the program is opened. In other words, instead of having to visit individual Websites regularly for updated episodes, listeners can now have the latest episodes of their favorite programs delivered to their computer. 

Podcasts available on the Web fall broadly into two types: 

1.       Radio podcasts

2.       Independent podcasts

 Radio podcasts are existing radio programs turned into podcasts, such as those produced by BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

“Independent podcasts” are Web-based podcasts produced by individuals and organizations. 

It is the second type of podcast which has huge potential for ELT because these can be tailor-made to suit the needs of different learners. They can be created by learners themselves.