Podcasting

What is the most famous podcasting service?

ITune of Apple Computer Inc.

Describe that podcasting service. (50 words)

A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. Up-load the multimedia data file (voice data and animation data, etc.) on the Web server, and open it to the public on WWW through RSS.

Why are podcasting services useful for language learning? Describe three reasons. (50 words)

Because you can study while taking communications with various other parties.
Because it is possible to study at any time if you have ipod.

Find some podcasting programs that you might listen to. (List 2 or 3 possibilities.)

smart.fm　（http://smart.fm/)
VOA　Special English  (http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/)

Is there any disadvantage to using a podcasting service? (50 words)

Podcast cannot be used if there is no personal computer.
It is difficult to meet the interesting program.

Explain how to use a podcasting service. (50 words)

"iTunes Store" is opened by starting iTunes, and "Podcasts" is clicked.  "Podcasts" The menu of a more detailed category can be displayed as shown in casting [shishiteiruto] and a menu left chart.
It is necessary to connect the personal computer with the Internet this time because the podcast is downloaded from the Internet. Then, because various programs are introduced, the favorite one is downloaded.