APPs for Language Learning by Catalina Caro https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj Application name Characteristics Teacher’s and Students’ access Mention 3 ideas for using the App in a language learning class/environment en-us 2017-10-03 14:39:06 UTC 2021-05-08 17:29:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Duolingo khristcaracas https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649282 Duolingo is an app where people can learn a foreign language in an autonumous way. In this APP the learner can develop different activities in order to develop languages skills such as writing, listening, and speaking.
That APP is easy to use because of its friendly interface. For that reason, leaner's learning process is based on acquiring a language throughout a communicative approach and task-based method.
The teacher's role is: to track the student's learning process.
Ideas:
* To develop independent work
* To improve vocabulary
* To improve pronounciation


]]> 2017-10-03 20:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649282 Quizlet leoechoes https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649594 This is an app  used to learn and practise throughout atractive activities and study content created by others and by ourselves. Additionally, we can share those activities with friends or students.

It is easy to access. Actually, teachers as well as students can used it for educational purposes. 

Three ideas for using this app are..
1. Reviewing topics with flashcards
2. Create or take either a quiz or a test
3. Create games to put into practise
previous knowledge 
]]> 2017-10-03 20:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649594 Write and Improve claudiera59 https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649767 This virtual tool is for learners/teachers of English to practise their written English. People can submit or upload their written works and receive feedback (vocabulary, spelling, grammar,  
English idioms, Phrasal Verbs, among other things.)

The access is free, and you can use it also for working:

1. Create your own stories (free writing).
2. Write essays, reports, articles, opinions, letters, etc, about an specific or a general topics.
3. Develop IELTS academic tasks.

]]> 2017-10-03 20:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649767 BUSSU https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649994 THIS TOOL WORKS AS AN ACADEMIC AID TO PRACTICE GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, CONVERSATIONS AND EXERCISE THE LANGGUAGE SKILLS WITH ABOUT 12 LANGUAGES.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS CAN ACCESS TO IT BY SINGING UP WITH A GMAIL OR FACEBOOK ONLINE ACCOUNT.

THIS APP TURNS OUT TO BE AN INNOVATOR STRATEGY FOR IMPROVE THE LISTENING SKILLS USING AUDIOS IN ORDER TO PICK THE CORRECT ANSWER.

FURTHERMORE, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APP CAN BE LED TO THE FILLING OF VOCABULARY IN THE 
BLANKS AND/OR MATCHING WORDS TO COMPLETE SENTENCES.

FINALLY, BY PICKING THE RIGHT FORM OF THE VERB ACCORDING TO THE TENSE THE LEARNERS'  
GRAMMAR TRAINING CAN BE ENHANCED. 

]]> 2017-10-03 20:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193649994 Kahoot https://padlet.com/catacaro2003/ai8j7oxv11nj/wish/193650199  
Kahoot  is a free game based on learning platform for teachers of awesome and classroom. Play, learn, have fun and celebrate together.
Characteristics
 

Create: create a fun learning game, making a series of multiple choice questions.


Play: the students can answer the questions on  their own devices. it is a social learning promotes discussion and pedagogical impact.

Reinforce: it is a useful tool to practice at home.

access
it is easy to get into this app because the only thing that the teachers and students need its internet.

The teacher can use the app to teach any topic.
the students can improve their vocabulary.


  

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