Current Version: 5.75 April, 2001
Next Update: June
How To Use World News
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World News Review Audio Software

Students will find this free program useful for improving their listening comprehension.

Use World News Review to develop your ability to understand radio broadcasts in English. Listen to real news stories spoken in normal English at regular speed. Answer the comprehension questions and read the scripts to see exactly what you hear. See the How To Use World News page for details.

The newest version of World News Review (5.75) now includes twelve stories, three times as many as were available in versions from last year. First time users should consult the Installation Instructions page before downloading the program.  Other download sites have been added to respond to increased demand.  We appreciate your interest and support. Special thanks go out to all those who participated in the recent beta testing for this version.

The materials on this site are created by the staff of the IELC Learning Laboratory, a component of the Intensive English Language Center, located on the campus of Wichita State University. Previous versions of World News are still available.   (Note: World News is designed for PCs running Windows 95 or higher.)    Please e-mail us any questions or comments.