OER for language education by Shona https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf Links to resources for learning or using English en-us 2016-09-07 16:52:45 UTC 2024-04-10 20:18:47 UTC hello@padlet.com What to do (Shona) whyshona https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122189774 Visit http://www.scoop.it/t/learning-technologies-for-efl and find something interesting to improve your English. Make a post on this page with 
a) the link
b) a one-sentence description of the resource
c) another sentence explaining why you selected it
Use your first name and last initial as the title of your post. Add a screenshot if you're feeling good.]]> 2016-09-07 16:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122189774 Shona W whyshona https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122190819 https://serialpodcast.org/
Serial is a podcast in 12 episodes from a US public radio station. It tells the true story of a prisoner who claims he is innocent of the murder of a high-school classmate.

It's a really interesting story to listen to, so it shouldn't feel like hard work if you have a good level of English. The podcast format is also useful if you commute or exercise while listening.

There's a second series about a US soldier in Afghanistan, though I found it less gripping.]]> 2016-09-07 16:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122190819 Mary B https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122422968 Learn how to communicate with each other easier.

http://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts]]> 2016-09-08 13:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122422968 B Manon https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423068 http://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts

Languages in the world.]]> 2016-09-08 13:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423068 Laura R https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423108 http://www.openculture.com/2014/12/fill-your-new-kindle-ipad-iphone-ereader-with-free-ebooks-movies-audio-books-online-courses-more.html
An easy way to fill your Kindle, iPad, e-reader with free Books, Movies, Audio Books, Online courses and more.]]> 2016-09-08 13:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423108 T Manon https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423228 http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-history-of-the-english-language-in-one-chart-1641158929

A chart explaining the history and the evolution of the English Language from Celt Migrations to Empire Imports
]]> 2016-09-08 13:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423228 D Manon https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423374 http://www.scoop.it/t/learning-technologies-for-efl/?tag=anglicisms
It is a tool to avoid using words that are too close to French.
It is useful because when I don't know a word I try to translate it in English but it often looks like French.]]> 2016-09-08 13:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423374 LD Elodie https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423383 Different branches of Indo-European part of the tree of world languages.

https://anthropologynet.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/indoeuropean-language-family-tree.jpg]]> 2016-09-08 13:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423383 L Vicky https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423449 http://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts]]> 2016-09-08 13:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423449 F Mohamed https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423511 What are the hardest languages to learn?
https://voxy.com/blog/index.php/wide-infographics/what-are-the-hardest-languages-to-learn-infographic/]]> 2016-09-08 13:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423511 P Sophie skye_pavica https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423850 How to learn a new language when you're old ?
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2015/02/24/41690/linguistic-experts-explain-the-best-ways-to-learn/]]> 2016-09-08 13:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122423850 R Maxime https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122424290 English teaching using Skype.
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/307937
A modern and practical way of improving your English, with native English speaker who are here to help you.]]> 2016-09-08 13:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122424290 N Anthony nakiri_aldini https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122424333 http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2015/02/24/41690/linguistic-experts-explain-the-best-ways-to-learn/
Learning a new language thanks to Internet

]]> 2016-09-08 13:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122424333 C Nora natia_cameron https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122424515 Top Universities Courses]]> 2016-09-08 13:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/122424515 Lukas M loganmurphy316 https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/123748282 English phonetics transcription:
http://www.phonetizer.com/ui
It is very useful when you train yourself to reduce your accent coming from your mother tongue.  You can even compare the British and American English!]]> 2016-09-14 13:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/123748282 T Remi https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/124054395 http://sco.lt/5wPXKT]]> 2016-09-15 13:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/124054395 R Quentin https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/124707369 http://www.openculture.com/2014/08/1930-bbc-manual-how-to-listen-to-the-radio.html
this is an article that gives advices on how to listen properly]]> 2016-09-19 12:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/124707369 D Phoebe pollydean00 https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125209307 http://www.franceculture.fr

France Culture is a great learning resource for Francophiles. It covers a range of topics such as art, literature and theatre. They broadcast interviews with people from different social backgrounds which familiarises me with different French accents. ]]> 2016-09-20 18:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125209307 M Ni Challarain https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125255297 https://www.duolingo.com/ Practice daily on Duolingo to improve your language skills or even take up a new language

]]> 2016-09-20 22:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125255297 S Ellen https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125350210 http://www.fluentu.com/french/home/#all

Fluentu is a great resource for learning French - it has videos, articles and podcasts which cover a range of topics from popular culture to literature. The native French speakers in the videos help with pronunciation and comprehension of the language.]]> 2016-09-21 11:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125350210 Beth W https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125570774 http://www.tv5monde.com/cms/chaine-francophone/Revoir-nos-emissions/Le-Maxi-Bar-de-l-Europe/Episodes/p-31909-SPECIAL-Brexit.htm
a page discussing Brexit and its impact from the point of view of other European countries. Interesting to get some insight from outside the UK]]> 2016-09-21 22:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125570774 M, Alia https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125672817 http://www.lalanguefrancaise.com/comment-ameliorer-son-francais-avec-internet
The internet has had such a big influence on our life and our generation, in particular, is online almost 24/7. This article shows how we can take our normal daily activities online and use it as a learning experience to improve our French through the use of advanced setting changes and social media. ]]> 2016-09-22 11:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125672817 P Irene https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125717931 http://www.openculture.com/2014/12/fill-your-new-kindle-ipad-iphone-ereader-with-free-ebooks-movies-audio-books-online-courses-more.html 
A website to fill your devices with free intelligent media - movies, books, and much more.

Reading and listening are both great ways to learn a language so this website is a very helpful tool to improve our English.]]> 2016-09-22 13:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/125717931 F Ethel https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/127094480  http://www.digitaldialects.com/English.htm
Digital Dialetic's is both a fun and educational website for learning a language. 
These different activities can be fun and entertaining while you are still filling your mind with everyday vocabulary such as food, colors, numbers and much more.]]> 2016-09-28 19:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/127094480 S Assia camillebadinter https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/127097035
http://www.learnerstv.com/index.php

Free video and audio lectures of whole courses conducted by faculty from reputed universities around the world.]]> 2016-09-28 19:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/127097035 I Rivas ivey_riviera https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/127116736 http://www.verbotonale-phonetique.com/lecoute-strategique-l2/
An article discussing what it means to listen to, comprehend and process a foreign language and the metagocnative processes that are involved. I found this interesting not only beacause I studied these processes in a French teaching course last year, but I am already noticing myself use these methods subconciously while listening to French speakers. ]]> 2016-09-28 21:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/127116736 N Chrissy https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/130373506 http://flweblog.over-blog.com/2013/11/quelle-langue-pour-la-diffusion-du-savoir-scientifique.html
Blog post (in French) discussing the use of English for sharing information in the scientific world.]]> 2016-10-13 09:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/130373506 Marie D. mkd05465 https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/130592468 http://enseigner.tv5monde.com/collection/paroles-de-clips

]]> 2016-10-13 19:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/130592468 Marie D.  https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/130592899 http://enseigner.tv5monde.com/collection/paroles-de-clips
This page allows you to browse music videos (French) and choose whichever interest you. Music is always a good way to integrate yourself and a second language.]]> 2016-10-13 19:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/130592899 Marie L Cotiere https://padlet.com/whyshona/1eam0mjmnyvf/wish/136695420 https://youtu.be/pODPoFQ9LWg
Apprendre de nouveau mot chaque jour pour grandir son vocabulaire est important. je trouve que ecouter  aussi des chansons intéressantes, s'avère  très efficace. Les chanteurs français  comme Charles aznavour,  Jacques Brel,  Léo Ferré et Jean Gabin qui ont  une prononciation et  une diction  très claire  et  decrit en beaute toutes les nuances de la langue et de la culture  française, et qui  en plus   sont très agréable  à écouter .


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