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From https://www.compellingconversations.com

Eric H. Roth writes, "What are your core beliefs? More importantly, what are your students’ core beliefs? How can you help English language learners improve their listening skills while exploring their own personal philosophy?

"Using radio podcasts and personal essays as tools in the English classroom often suit this purpose. However, finding authentic and compelling listening materials may prove challenging for many English teachers. This I Believe remains a favorite resource and speaking skills activity.

"...A radio program originally hosted by legendary American journalist Edward R. Murrow and resurrected in the mid-2000s by National Public Radio, This I Believe features a variety of brief, personal essays – in both audio and writing – from a diverse range of contributors. Each essay deals with the author’s 'core beliefs that guide their daily lives,' according to the podcast’s website."

Read the full blog post for more information about the podcast and a worksheet that students can use to respond to This I Believe segments: https://www.compellingconversations.com/this-i-believe-class-activity