Students who can't get into classes, are homebound, or are waitlisted can still practice their English at home if they have a computer. The following is a list of sites that do a good job of employing audio and/or video technology for language learning. Tutors may also find this list useful for use with their learners.

www.englishbaby.com
English Baby and their partner site, Real English Zone, offer audio recordings of fun, authentic conversations on contemporary topics (popular culture, sports, travel, etc.) between college-age speakers. They are challenging because they include lots of idioms, slang, reductions, and cultural references-just like most ordinary conversations between native English speakers.

www.englishlistening.com
The English Listening Lounge offers short audio recordings of native English speakers telling about their experiences and ideas. You can read a transcript of each monolog, and you have a choice of several different language levels and topics. If you really like the site, you can buy a membership for $20/month and have access to hundreds of additional recordings.

user.gru.net/richardx
ESL Language Learning Links is probably the most comprehensive collection of ESL self-study sites you can find anywhere.

esl.about.com/mbody.htm
Homework Help's English as 2nd Language pages have all sorts of practice for English students, including listening, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and TOEFL. Some of the lessons include audio recordings, featuring speakers of both British and American English.

www.soundsofenglish.org
The Sounds of English offers pronunciation help, explaining how each sound is made, along with audio and video examples and exercises.