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How Radio Changed the World

By kows107329 March 2021Radio Stations

Nowadays, most of us listen to the radio when driving or exercising, with the internet having taken over our living rooms. However, the radio has changed the world in many ways, because it is a source of entertainment. It also helps making news available to a wide audience and reaches communities located in remote areas around the world. Here are ways how radio changed the world.

An Education Tool

After the first commercial broadcasting station was set up, many radio stations were set up in western countries. Before this, the only way one would gain knowledge was through lectures and textbooks. The radio helped to spread information and knowledge to a wider audience across the world. People were also able to view certain aspects of their society from a different perspective than what the schools taught.

Social Binding

The radio provides one of the cheapest forms of entertainment. After radios started broadcasting commercially, people would come together to listen to music, a comedy show, or sports broadcasts, which often created a friendly environment.

During World War II

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During World War II, radios played a crucial role, since they helped inform people of what was happening in their countries. This period experienced a rise in the number of radio stations, with some countries forbidding certain broadcasters, termed “pirate” stations.

How to Learn a Language by Listening

By kows10736 March 2021Learn While Listening, Radio Stations

Listening to the radio does not only help you learn a new language, but also helps one improve on fluency, accent, grammar, vocabulary, and the ability to concentrate and focus. The following is a guide on how to learn a new language by listening to radio programs.

Find the Right Radio Station

This entails finding a radio station that broadcasts in the language you want to study, or which you are learning. If you live in an area where the language is spoken, you will almost certainly find local stations broadcasting in the language; if this is not the case, you need to search for an online radio station broadcasting in the language and listen through live streams.

Try Several Stations

For the best experience, try a station with talk radio programming instead of a music-focused one. The next thing is to identify a station that offers you what you like to listen to, such as political, fashion, entertainment, or sports shows.

Come Up With a Schedule

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It’s essential to set aside time to listen to the station, even if it’s only five or ten minutes a day. This will make the learning process more fun and expose you to the language you want to learn.

How to Identify the Best Educational Radio Programs

By kows10739 February 2021Learn While Listening, Radio Stations

Despite the popularity of podcasts and live video streaming, many institutions have incorporated radio as part of their teaching platforms. Radio educational programs are ideal for kids, and adults can learn a great deal through them too. Here are tips on identifying the best educational radio program that fits the bill.

The Scope

An excellent educational radio program should cover a specific scope and subject area or topic. An educational program aims to teach the listener something of interest or concern. For example, a school’s education program should cover a subject area such as mathematics or science. In contrast, other programs may cover general topics of interest to society, such as managing a disease during an outbreak.

Coverage Area

An excellent educational radio program should have comprehensive coverage, which ensures that one can listen to it irrespective of their geographical location. Educational radio programs are meant to equip the listeners with knowledge and information about a particular subject or issue; hence many listeners prefer listening to segments that can be accessed remotely through mobile phones or the internet.

Different Types of Educational Radio Programs

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* General education programs over international, local, and community stations serve to educate the public.

* Direct teaching where radio programs replace teachers during a class session.

* School broadcasting.

How to Listen to Online Radio

By kows10734 February 2021Radio Stations

Many people listen to their favorite radio stations and programs, at home or when traveling, through physical radio devices. However, tech-savvy listeners have an opportunity of listening to these programs and shows on the go on their computers and phones, thanks to the advancement in technology whereby radio stations can accommodate online listeners. Below is a guide on how to listen to your favorite radio station online.

Know the Stations Call Letter or Name

I believe that you already have an active internet connection. The next thing is knowing your favorite radio station’s call letter or the name. If using a smart speaker such as the Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod, one only needs to speak, or if browsing, type in the station’s name.

After the results pop up, click on the station’s website and proceed to the site’s live play feature.

Download the Application

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Some listeners prefer listening to their favorite radio station through the mobile app. If you fall into this group, one only needs to search the radio station’s application either on the Google Play Store or iOS platform, download and install the app before listening to one’s favorite station either on the computer or mobile phone.

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