Explore ELT 6, Step 5.12: Using resources 2 by TEO https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o en-us 2018-05-09 11:01:13 UTC 2023-02-10 00:06:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.italki.com/home sanjivbawa1 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/269575036 It is also a good website for learning English]]> 2018-07-06 16:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/269575036 Review of the ELS Lab video snapshots (by Celine) https://www.esl-lab.com/videoclips.htm celine_missenti https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270342571 Activity type: Listening (video snapshots - but also suggests great discussion topics).
Kind of learners: Varied.
Good thing about it: short videos; possibility to view or download script; always a couple of listening questions and ideas for discussion (post learning exercices). Sometimes include vocabulary activities, and a lesson plan with key vocabulary (idioms, phrasal verbs...)
Possible disadvantages:
- does not allow a search by level so it takes time to review each content.
- Lesson plan not always available (=> opportunity to integrate into your personal lesson aim).
- Some typos in the text that require correction maybe
I would definitely recommend to find short videos, maybe mainly for intermediate to advanced learners.]]> 2018-07-16 21:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270342571 Review of engVid Video English Lessons (by John Miranda) https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270373882 NAME OF RESOURCE: engVid Video English Lessons
https://www.engvid.com/english-lessons/
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Over 1,300 Video English Lessons on 14 ESL topics ranging from grammar, pronunciation, speaking, vocabulary and writing to Business English, IELTS and TOEFL. Each lesson contains a video presentation and a test of the student understanding of the lesson. 
LEARNER TARGET: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Each of the 14 ESL topics can be parsed at these three levels to obtain, for example, Grammar lessons for Beginner learners, Vocabulary lessons for Intermediate learners and Writing lessons for Advanced learners.
ADVANTAGES: a) Ease of finding specific lessons under each topic in the learner level selected using a simple checkbox type form; b) Multiple instructors add variety to the lectures which can minimize boredom when having the same instructor; c) Each lesson includes a quiz to test understanding of the material; d) Great refresher for teachers before actually teaching these lessons. lessons.
DISADVANTAGES:  a) Lectures are the only lesson format, which can lead to student demotivation; b) little activity variety with the sole activity appearing to be the lesson quizzes.
RECOMMENDATION: Highly recommended due to extensive lectures sorted by topic and learner level, enabling the teacher to easily zero in on exactly the type of lesson he/she wants to teach. However, I would also couple this resource with Breaking News English, which has multiple activities centered around an extensive news article collection. These activities add lots of variety and the news article base adds practical relevance. The challenge would be to select the best Breaking News article/activity combination to pair with a particular topic in engVid.

]]> 2018-07-17 04:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270373882 The great resource for young learners is: https://mapleleaflearning.com/ https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270507014 Lots of worksheets, crafts, songs, games and ideas.]]> 2018-07-18 10:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270507014 Review of Storybird https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270591700 Type of activity: reading, writing, language

Kind of learners: varied

What's good about it: very interesting; has a variety of activities; allows students to exercise their creativity; may be a good starting point for a final project (students can go through the process of writing, editing, and revising)

Possible disadvantages: some students might not be too well-versed in technology; some might not be too interested in writing; it may pose a distraction for some since a gadget has to be used to access it

I would recommend it and try it myself! It's a good way to have students practice their language, storytelling, and creative skills.]]> 2018-07-19 05:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270591700 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270631675 Listening Practice]]> 2018-07-19 14:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270631675 Listening Practice https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270631761 I always ask my students to use Randall's website namely www.esl-lab.com to master their listening practice.
Types of learners: Adults
Advantages: very systematic
Disadvantages: some of the listening recordings maybe difficult if students skip to practice from the start.
I recommend it as a pre-IELTS listening practice for not only it would reinforce the listening ability, but it also helps with speaking and building a larger thesaurus.]]> 2018-07-19 14:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270631761 Breaking News English. Senior Level Flying "car" could be on sale next year 'Humanity is set to enter a new era of transport as a flying car could go on sale next year. Level 4Level 5Level 6Free lessons with listening and online quizzes Photograph is on http://www.opener.areo' Many other current news items available on this site, at 7 levels. Pamela Brown. hawthorneaisp4 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270707980 2018-07-20 14:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270707980 Describing Characteristics hawthorneaisp4 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270757223 What’s she like?
A lively, colourful U Tube program for TEFL, teaching  words to describe characteristics with cartoon illustrations.  Clear, slow pronunciation, sometimes labels written in 1st Person speech.  Good for any level. Covers listening, with time to repeat, reading and writing and watching and it’s fun.  
The link is 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-qeFDOaWEg
Pamela Brown
]]> 2018-07-21 18:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270757223 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270785689 2018-07-22 12:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270785689 Name of a resource: BreakingnewsEnglish msmailnews_sh https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270798235 2018-07-22 19:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270798235 Name of resource: Breaking News English. Type of activity: Listening and 20 questions. Lovely, lovely, lovely! Absolutely something learners would love, as it is current hot topic of the summer. What kind of learner is it for? It is for Intermediate level learners. What’s good about it? Well, personally I believe into drilling and combining some of the great activities this website provides, which eventually will improve the skills of learners. What’s good about it? I listening to various speed of the text-I would definitely go for it. 20 question game is great one. Which requires to be focused and also relaxed and have fun. In the course of browising through the website one can find differences btw each level and how much text actually changes for each level. How much has it been modified or adapted. Possible disadvantage is if I relay only on it too much and not have plan B prepared. Some students may not be able to respond as quickly I thought they would, so keeping my expectations to balaned level. msmailnews_sh https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270798624  www.breakingnewsenglish.com
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1807/180717-2018-world-cup-reading_100.htm
 

]]> 2018-07-22 19:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/270798624 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/271366738 Resource – shutterstock pics

Invovles looking at chosen images then encouraging a group discussion /individual writing about what is visible, see – what could be behind the picture – think – discuss the larger issues that could emanate from the pic – wonder

Suits intermediate or above  pupils

Good because it is easy to implement , encourages both individual and group thought and discussion and can bring to the fore a number of philosophical discussions – e g. a picture of a town in Brazil showing a fancy tower block adjacent to a slum led to discssions on haves and not haves, class differences, civil liberties, the meaning of true happiness etc.

Difficulties could arise if a teacher could not control the direction of the dicsussion or if it just went off the topic completely.

I would recommend it quite warmly.

]]> 2018-07-29 13:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/271366738 Breaking News English https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/271370213 So much variety and choice, but also so much time spent looking. Maybe if I had a specific class in mind it would be easier. Anyway in the end my winner is: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/ for its variety, versatility, and interesting articles and lesson plans. I like the way you can select which student level you want a resource for.

]]> 2018-07-29 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/271370213 Review of breakingnewsenglish.com chattrj https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/271995773 2018-08-05 17:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/271995773 Resource - lyricstraining.com https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/272237269
Type of Activity (Song: Shape of You
- (all the macro skills, song and video)

Type of learners
- Intermediate level students

What's good about it?
- It's a good activity because of its language exposure to hone one's listening skill
- It's very interesting/appealing to the students eyes

Possible Disadvantages
- Number one disadvantage if you do not have access to technology
- Second if the students are not into this kind of song/music
- Finally the students might find the song a bit fast - speech pace/clarity

Would you recommend it?
- Yes, I would definitely recommend this activity though it's sort of difficult for the students but it will definitely improve their listening skill. It's just a matter if repetitions - the only key to English language learning especially if the students do not have natural language exposure

]]> 2018-08-07 18:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/272237269 Type of activity: writing What kind of learner is it for? pre-inter/intermediate or advanced - kids/teens/adults What’s good about it? I guess most people enjoy comic stripe and being able to create your own sounds like an exciting ideaPossible disadvantages - the need to have more than one computer with internet connection available if you have a big group or students Would you recommend it? I haven't tried yet, but I'm willing to. danielle_mantovani https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/272730366 By Danielle Mantovani]]> 2018-08-11 21:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/272730366 Use News as a ELT resource handsonenglish123 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/275311833  
 | News reports |  http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ | Type of activity (reading, listening, speaking, writing, language, game, song, video) |  This is activity has listening, writing, grammar, spelling and other. It uses real news reports. There are printable resources as well as online resources.
| What kind of learner is it for? |  You can choose from level 0-6. It is great for different types of learners as there are visual resources as well as listening and writeing.
| What’s good about it? |  I like that there is a good selection of topics. I also like that there are printable resources as well as online because I don’t always have the use of internet.
| Possible disadvantages |  You need to know your students well. News is not for everyone. It must be interesting to the learner.]]> 2018-08-25 12:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/275311833 Listen and write resourcc https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/305943834 This website listen-and-write.com
Works as its name  say, with listening and writing skills, having different exercises with dictation.
For every level, because there's a variety on the activities.
it's really a good exercise to work the listening skill although some records can result too easy due to the speed of these.
Fabiola Andrade   ]]> 2018-11-19 14:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/305943834 Name of resource Type of activity (reading, listening, speaking, writing, language, game, song, video) Listening What kind of learner is it for? Medium What’s good about it? Helps fluency in both listening and response like phrases both written and spoken. Possible disadvantages Gives too much free time to students. Possible reasons to not interact with other students. Would you recommend it? Why/Why not? lI would recommend because the positive results out weight the cons. Student will increase the primary functioning of learning by recalling proper social responses. In relatable conversation. eel-lab.com https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/339592168 2019-03-09 19:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/339592168 Name of resource - breaking news https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/358803383 Reading the news article and understanding it
This kind of learning is for beginners to intermediates. 
The advantage of this is that along with learning the language, the students are also getting some information. IT will help with the sentence structure and grammar.
The disadvantage could be that they only have to read and do the activities. It will not make the class exciting like a game would. Secondly those not very good with reading may not enjoy this resource.
I would recommend it because the breaking news are interesting and the exercises will help the teacher assess how much the students have understood.
Hetal Mane]]> 2019-05-10 09:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/dht24plvqc0o/wish/358803383