Youtube Videos Authentic Listening: What is Distance Learning? - DistanceLearningPortal.com

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This was designed as a lead-in for a lesson on distance learning for the Lifestyle Intermediate Textbook.  But perhaps it can stand on its own.  I did some pre-listening and post-listening questions, all on the PowerPoint.  For this particular listening, there's no questions designed around the transcript, but I prepared a transcript and gave it to the students anyway.
PowerPoint is on Google (drive, slides, pub), and embedded below.  The transcript is copied below, and on Google (drive, docs, pub).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6dHK2cXatM

Today’s lesson: What is distance learning?

Imagine you could study at the best institutes in the world -- without leaving your country. Would you be interested?

The idea of distance learning is not new, but the offer is increasing rapidly: There are traditional universities, open universities, and online institutes.

So what makes distance education different? Well apart from a much higher degree of freedom it is very much like traditional education.

It covers all degree levels and subjects, often delivered online. You will be taught by a lecturer, receive guidance by tutors, discuss with your classmates, and take exams. All however without the constraints of physical presence and strict schedules.

With distance learning you can study at your own speed, from anywhere and at any time. So why not start today?

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