Useful websites for self-study of foreign languages, online dictionaries and country-specific information sources

Scientific American: 60-second science

There are 60-second summaries of the latest academic research finding. You may find technical terms, but in general, the grammar and vocabulary level can be fully understood by university students. It is recommended for getting used to the rhythm and speed of English.

CNN 10

You can check easy-to-understand 10-minute summaries of the daily latest world news. they are designed for students, with a low vocabulary level and subtitles available. The video playback speed can be changed from 0.25x to 2x, so you can get used to the rhythm and speed of English.

TED Talks

You can listen to talks by prominent people from various fields and countries. In addition to English subtitles, some videos have subtitles in other languages, and the playback speed can be adjusted in five different levels. Some of the speakers are not native English speakers, so you can listen to a variety of English variants.

BBC LEARNING ENGLISH

You can view a variety of content about learning English, including English courses from lower to upper-intermediate level, business English, pronunciation practice, and more.