Using the ‘Speak Good English’ videos is an entertaining solution to encourage students and educators to role model speaking good English. When you incorporate humor into the content, it allows the learners to remember it better and apply it. Learning grammar rules can be very technical and overwhelming for us, as such using the approach of videos help to make the learning concise and easier to digest and internalize. 

 

However looking for videos with appropriate content can be very time consuming and the ‘All at C ‘ is such a wonderful resource for educators! The lesson plans are concise and user-friendly, and I can modify the lesson plan to suit the interests and learning needs of my students. However, I realised the blog had stopped mid last year, which is a pity. I hope I can find more of such resources that can benefit both teachers and students. In a nutshell, learning English can be so much fun and entertaining, we just need to find the appropriate resources.  

For future students, I will want to continue the use of videos to teach language and literacy as it is an effective and engaging multi-sensory approach. For example, I can find videos that read stories aloud (like audiobooks, but in video form) for my student that is learning to read. He can track the words, hear how they are pronounced, listen to the intonation and pauses, pick up on tenses and sentence structure, as well as learn how to use the words in context. Students can also use these video as an audio-assisted reading guide when they read along with the video-story. Videos can be replayed, making it an excellent resource for students who need repeated practice to gain confidence and fluency in their reading.  

Additionally, in this time of more frequent HBL and blended learning, shifting to increased use of online resources makes sense. In the All at C website, one of the lesson plan examples showed how a lesson can be centred around the discussion of videos and pictures - making students practice their oral communication skills. Students have to discuss connections, similarities and differences between photos or coming up with a story using the photos presented. I think it’s an excellent way of making lessons participative and engaging. It lets children use their creativity, especially since there are no right or wrong answers in these types of activities, while also practicing their language skills with peers when they discuss the photos and videos. 

 

I will share the videos on queen of grammar with my students as I find it hilarious. I will ask them to share with me the takeaways of the videos from each episode. I can ask my student to give me more examples of the mistakes made and ask them to rectify the mistakes. 

 

I also believe that movies do help student to improve their language in terms of fluency and how the words are being used in spoken context and not only in reading. Movies can be a fun way to help improve their understanding of spoken English and improve our own ability to speak English. TV shows are also useful and seasons on platforms like Netflix can be good if not better than movies because there are hours of watching time with the same accents and people to listen too. Watching movies will help further improve and broaden our knowledge. It is like being in a room with people speaking English without having to find a group of people to be in a room with.

 

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I think The Queen of Grammar videos will be a hit with students. It is comical, entertaining and provides teachable moments that I can use to engage the students with discussion after each video, while learning different grammar rules. Furthermore, the video is short and is a good attention grabber to start off the lesson. English language is a difficult language to master especially if one has learning disabilities, largely due to the unpredictable spelling and grammar rules, hence the use of video and active learning can help students internalize the information rather effectively. Even the 74 shmoop of grammar videos can be used to show examples and non-examples of the appropriate words to use.

Since last year, more teachings have been moved online and the ‘All at C’ video lesson plans for teachers will serve as a great resource to guide me and other educators, through the norms of blended learning. It has very detailed lesson plans with step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the lesson which I can tailor to suit my students' learning objectives with the intended students. Looking through the list of lesson plans that at wordpress, I realized that with the videos, it gives many opportunities for students to be engaged in discussions through the videos resented about the problem they might face during learning. 

Watching the Queen of Grammar makes me laugh but, at the same time, allow me to reflect on my usage of the English Language. However, overall, I think it is a good idea to choose some short videos and show them to the children during lesson time. Another idea I have is to use audio assisted reading to help students achieve reading fluency. The children can replay the recorded voice as many times as they need to acquire reading fluency.

 

The All to C website is really useful for us. It is so comprehensive. It provides us with a road map of what students need to learn and how it should be done effectively during lessons. I think as a beginner AED (LBS), scaffolds like these are really helpful for us. We get to explore the different kinds of ways to teach using videos. 

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Queen of Grammar was funny and entertaining while reminding us to speak good English. Most of us do speak Singlish casually but I think it is important that we use proper English in certain contexts. I would want to use such local videos to teach the children to speak good English as they can relate to them better. Furthermore, the humour will make it engaging for the students.     

Shmoop resources are great in a way that they are short videos. I can show them to students as fillers or teachable moments to address common misuse of words in the English language.  

All at C may be more applicable for secondary school students. I especially like “An Oddly Unsatisfying Video”, which can help students to discuss more about their feelings in certain scenarios. These interesting video lesson plans would come in handy when preparing online lessons for students.  

Learning English through movies sounds so fun and enjoyable. Generally, students love watching videos. Furthermore, students with SEN tend to learn better with visuals rather than pen and paper. I would be mindful to view the videos first to gauge the appropriateness of them for the children. Showing the videos in short clips will make them easier to understand, as well as increase the students’ motivation to look forward to our lessons. I totally agree that using videos and movies in our lessons will make learning more engaging and motivating for our students with SEN. 

Shmoop videos are very interesting, it made up of comical graphics and animation which would appeal not only to students but to me too! Students tend to get confused about the ‘so-called’ similar sounding words, but it has a different meaning. In the videos, students will be able to differentiate the words better. I will certainly use it for my lesson in the future as it has a clear explanation of the words and to use it correctly. One resource was added to my list!

I learn that students may improve their English fluency by learning real English, having better pronunciations and learning live context efficiently just by watching films. E-learning 4 covers how to learn English differently apart from textbooks! It provides strategies that can make English Language lessons interesting and engaging. 

Thank you for sharing the ideas! 

The shmoop videos are very informative as well. They provided a lot of examples for each topic. The videos are interesting as they involve a lot of funny pictures and animations. I will definitely use some of these videos to teach my students as instead of simply rambling on about each concept. 

Generally, students with SEN have different needs and learning styles. Using videos as a medium of learning is great for visual learners as they will be able to absorb more information instead of simply reading/listening. However, it is important to keep in mind to select videos that are age-appropriate. I will adopt the ‘All at C’ lesson plans because they are very useful, structured and stimulate thinking. It is good to use multiple methods of teaching to promote participation and attention.

I enjoyed this E-learning the most as the videos are hilarious and interesting!

Our lesson to teach targeted grammar rules and conversation in using proper English can include:

1.     Using explicit instruction (modeling, providing feedback and ample time for practice) can demonstrate grammar skills,

2.     using multisensory approach for the different learning styles to inculcate speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills,

3.     Getting them to spot and tell you the mistakes and correction, with regard to audience and context in writing and whether it makes sense which is very relevant for upper primary and secondary level,

4.     Showing them examples and non-examples with exceptions, 

5.     Imitating good reader to listen to how English should be spoken and sounded,

6.     Reading out loud to develop their confidence, 

7.     Editing using C.O.P.S and what to look out for using SRSD,

8.     Creating opportunities and encourage speaking clearly so that other can understand them,

9.     Taking videos of them explaining the grammar rules and send it home for them to watch it many times, with consent of course, from parent

10.  Seeking parent’s support to have their child talk about what they think about a movie, or film or even cartoon they watch, to alleviate fear and anxieties when talking to their peers in school,

11.  All at C online lessons are so interesting – I’ll definitely try using it in for my lessons with the students!

12.  Using Assistive technology text to speech software, or Universal Design Learning for students such as different means of engagement and assessment, for needs that cannot be met from the above,