"Our teachers are using Listenwise in a number of ways...Our history teachers use Listenwise to teach current events that parallel history. Our English teachers use Listenwise through the lens of thematic connection. Our ESL teachers are using Listenwise to highlight experiential learning. Listenwise provides material that is accessible and adaptable and has engaging news stories that align to student’s own life stories; so that’s been fascinating for the students."

"I use Listenwise with my English Learners because the stories are short and fit into my curriculum. First we listen while I project the interactive transcript, and then we listen again and they check off the phrases as they hear them using the Language Identification checklist. Students can then use these phrases to retell the story using target vocabulary and to check for understanding. Students like it because they are hearing real conversations using natural phrasing, which is more engaging than hearing people read or robotic voices."

"My students were able to connect the information they learned from the “Social Media and the War in Syria,” lesson to a magazine article they had previously read about the Syrian refugee crisis. The media and text tied together nicely and the questions led to interesting conversation that included many insightful comments. Also, the Listenwise resources provide background information which is essential in helping ELs comprehend the subject matter and context of the story.”