Monthly Stories
Monthly stories are longer than newscasts and spoken at the original broadcast pace as heard on the radio. Monthly Stories have accompanying language learning activities.
All of the accompanying language tools are designed to improve English language proficiency. They focus on listening, reading, speaking and writing, along with supplementary grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary materials. An answer key, transcripts, and links to further information are all provided.
In this audio, you will hear CBC journalist Adrienne Lamb discussing a new way for you to exchange any unwanted gift cards you receive this holiday season, and a place where you can buy gift cards at a discounted price.
In this Audio, you will hear CBC journalist Niall McKenna introducing us to a special daycare in Edmonton that supports immigrants to the city by providing daycare at a discounted rate.
Do you think the job situation in Alberta is better than the rest of Canada or are things about the same across the country? Journalist Adrienne Lamb tells us about the jobs situation across Alberta.
Do you think it is important for children to learn about their cultural heritage?
In this story, you will hear CBC journalist Adrienne Lamb and Presenter Rod Kurtz, discuss latest statistics released that show unlike many other parts of Canada, shoppers in Alberta are spending money on retail purchases. Adrienne interviews some shoppers, as well as an expert in retail analysis. Rod and Adrienne also talk about the downside of too much retail spending, when Albertans get into debt. We estimate the listening level to be at CLB 7.
Meet Bob Davisson from Calgary, an award-winning volunteer, working to change the lives of children in Haiti. We estimate the listening level of this audio to be approximately CLB 6.
A story about a successful business woman who had a challenging start to adulthood. We estimate the listening level of this audio to be approximately CLB 7+.
