1. A computer-implemented method for skimming aurally presented information comprising the steps of: analyzing at least one of a set of characteristics of an information source to identify a set of significant points within the information source; storing location data that identifies the location of the significant points; receiving an input, and in response to the input: inspecting the location data to identify a particular significant point within the information source; and initiating an aural presentation of the information source at the location of the particular significant point.