The links on this page are to a wide variety of sites, mainly chosen ‘cos I like the site, think the content is interesting and/or I know the author.
Podcastsinenglish.com is a new venture for us. It's for learners of English mainly, but native speakers may also be interested in the short listenings. The listenings are mainly conversations, some about life in Thailand, others about life in general.
They are for all levels of English: Beginners, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate.
www.mikemalcolm66.com
Mike came to Thailand last year in search of a new life. He found me amongst many other things and now lives around the corner. He has set up a really good site with a blog, pictures etc. Make sure you check out some insightful comments on his general rants and espousals page.
www.notesfromspain.com
Originally about books on spain, but now much more – it’s a blog, it’s a resource, it’s a community and has loads of trendy new web stuff. It also features Ben Curtis’ podcasts – as featured on lonely planet.
Red Spokes www.redspokes.co.uk
Is a small travel company specializing in taking small groups of cyclists to remote or fairly remote places (Tibet and Scotland are included!). Importantly they are also committed to ensuring that their tours not only support the local economies but also respect the local cultures. Oh, and it’s an interesting site in its own right with plenty of great pictures.
www.grammarmancomic.com/
Brian Boyd, a colleague and teacher at the British Council in Bangkok, is the man behind GrammarMan, a comicstrip superhero who is the defender of grammar and helper to English students throughout the world. It doesn’t matter if you need to scrub up your grammar or not, just admire Brian’s drawing and scriptwriting skills.
www.Noodlepie.com
It’s a blog, it’s a photocollection, it’s a rant, it’s all about street food in Vietnam and it’s very well written.
Coming from the Isle of Man, I couldn’t not include a few links to the land of my birth and gem of god’s Earth. (words from the National Anthem).
www.bbc.co.uk/isleofman
The BBC has a page on almost everything so it’s no surprise their Isle of Man one is a goodie.
www.isleofman.com
A bit drier but the government’s page has all the info.
www.manxscenes.com
Over 1000 pictures of the most beautiful island in the Irish Sea, or is it just 1000 beautiful pictures. Check it out yourself.
Let me know what you think of the site: I guarantee the least you'll get back is a reply.
