I. News
1. CNN10
https://edition.cnn.com/cnn10
CNN10 is a news website written in English for students with a college or higher level of English, and each film on the site is based on news events from around the world. Each of the films is 10 minutes long, and a transcript in English is also available. Suitable for learners who want to improve their English listening skill.
2. Breaking News English
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/
Breaking News English is divided into six levels in different levels of difficulty. Adjustable speed of reading in English and downloadable exercises can meet the learners' needs. This is a website suitable for learners who want to understand basic English news.
3. News in Levels
https://www.newsinlevels.com/
News in Levels is a website that can help the learners practice listening and speaking by current events. The news is divided into three levels according to the difficulty of vocabulary and sentence patterns, and learners can read step by step.
4. VOA Learning English
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
VOA Learning English produces learning materials by news. Most of the English news on the site is attached to Mp3 voice, learners can read or listen to the news they are interested. The speed of broadcaster is slow so that it easier for learners to understand the content. This website is suitable for learners who want to practice listening, reading.
5. The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/
The New York Times is one of the most authoritative newspapers in the world. Articles including international news, political and economic developments, political columns, literary and artistic reviews, financial news and commentary. It can be switched to Chinese pages in the beginning. The news sites also have news film clips on different subjects. Advanced learners can watch films to learn English and train English listening.
II. Video
1. TED
https://www.ted.com/
TED Talks offer free films online. Watching TED Talks films not only can help learn English, but also get more new knowledge. TED Talks have subtitles and transcript in Chinese and English. In addition, as the speech progresses, the transcript is displayed in bright fonts simultaneously, allowing learners to enhance their English skills as they listen to it.
2. BuzzFeed
https://www.buzzfeed.com/
BuzzFeed is the material to learn English by watching video which is very humorous and interesting. In addition, the articles often use the common expressions which provide a good way to learn English slang. By reading entertainment news, learners can not only enhance English ability, but also broaden their horizons.
3. The Screenplay Database
http://www.screenplaydb.com/film/all/
The Screenplay Database includes more than 400 screenplays which are added every day. The English screenplays on this site are grouped in the alphabetical order. Short English summary for beginners and intermediate learners are also available. Suitable for those who want to learn English through film.
