Read and Listen to Bible |
During ESL classes we read passages from the Bible. Each lesson contains a paraphrased account (for Beginning Learners) plus text from both the Contemporary English Version (CEV) of the Bible (for Intermediate Learners) and from the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible (for Advanced Learners). Students have asked for the ability to read and listen at home during the week to help improve their English and learn more about Jesus and God's Plan for us. Here are some recommended resources online that can be used either on your computer or on a mobile device (smartphone, iPad). To read the Bible, go to the following links: • Read CEV text on a computer (Beginner & Intermediate Learners) To read and listen to the Bible, go to the following links from Faith by Hearing: • Listen using the CEV translation To download MP3 audio files and listen to the Bible: • Download ZIP file of .MP3 audio for entire Bible (or just Old or New Testaments). To hear samples of audio files: • Joshua 4 (CEV) - Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan River • Mark 3 (CEV) - Jesus Heals Many on the Sabbath
Recommended to ESL Students: Download the "1995 Contemporary English Audio Drama Complete" audio files (2GB) and while listening, read the CEV text on computer, mobile device, or read-a-long with a hardcopy of the CEV Bible. It can take over 1 hour to download the 2GB ZIP file. If you bring a 4GB (or larger) USB drive to the class, during the week we can put the CEV audio files on it and save you the download time. |