https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6 Made for Duolingo en-us 2018-11-05 18:50:06 UTC 2018-11-05 22:32:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300665950 One of the most popular and well-known online tools for learning a new language! It already has 11 completed languages to learn on the app!]]> 2018-11-05 18:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300665950 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300669365 Language courses for speakers of other languages besides English, for example Spanish speakers can learn English! Duolingo is continuing to develop and add more languages. ]]> 2018-11-05 19:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300669365 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300671712 Download the app "Duolingo" or go to Duolingo.com, then set up your profile! You choose your target language and can set weekly goals for yourself!]]> 2018-11-05 19:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300671712 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300682591 The app organizes the courses in modules, which are like grouping of skills. You start with the Basics 1 module, and other modules become available once you have completed the previous one.  ]]> 2018-11-05 19:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300682591 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300684411 The app recognizes the words and phrases you are struggling with, and provides you with practice to improve. ]]> 2018-11-05 19:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300684411 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300684979 Rewards for using the app everyday, creating a streak. You can also get points to be spent within the app, which is a great motivator for students! ]]> 2018-11-05 19:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300684979 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300688087 This app is simple to use, giving clear instructions and excellent feedback. It is friendly, and can be used by children. Even better, it is a free app! ("Duolingo Plus" is $9.99/month)]]> 2018-11-05 19:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300688087 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300688855 Duolingo is not the only tool you should learn a language. Having conversations with others is extremely beneficial in learning a new language. ]]> 2018-11-05 19:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300688855 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300689676 Exact translations are not always a great way to learn another language, sometimes learning the phrase in that language is better. Often in language, phrases and sentences don't align exactly.  ]]> 2018-11-05 19:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300689676 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300690031 I can use this app with students who are learning English. This app would be a fun and interactive way for their exposure to the language. The app teaches common phrases, so the student could understand more in the classroom. ]]> 2018-11-05 19:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300690031 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300692812 The strength bar of your completed module will be at 100% right after completion. As days pass, the strength with decrease, unless you revise the skill. Revising strengthens student's memory of the skills!]]> 2018-11-05 19:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300692812 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300697957 Each lesson in Duolingo has different activities, including translation and matching. Images are used to teach new vocabulary, and side bubbles explain grammar points. 

]]> 2018-11-05 19:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300697957 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300703316 Develops communication skills by typing what you hear or speaking what you hear. ]]> 2018-11-05 19:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300703316 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300735075 Useful in teaching my students different languages because it enables us to switch between languages. We could learn the basics and phrases of many languages. It can be used with lesson plans on particular countries or cultures as well. It would broaden my students' awareness of culture around them.  ]]> 2018-11-05 21:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300735075 amullenb https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300735844 It would also be beneficial for students to learn the native language of their classmates. This would create a welcoming classroom for all languages and cultures. ]]> 2018-11-05 21:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amullenb/b27kxclelct6/wish/300735844