Explore ELT 6, Step 5.12: Using resources 3 by TEO https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf en-us 2018-05-09 11:02:03 UTC 2025-11-09 10:48:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIapQVNq3D4 very good websites for indtonation,stress and rhythm sanjivbawa1 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/269622072 2018-07-07 16:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/269622072 Improving learners' receptive communicative skills https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270478494 Videos are important tools to provide opportunity for English learning

Rodrigo - Brazil]]> 2018-07-18 03:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270478494 Learning from TED Talks https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270637666
 Name of resource |  TEDxESL |
Type of activity (reading, listening, speaking, writing, language, game, song, video): Video talk
 
What kind of learner is it for? 
Pre-intermediate 
Intermediate 
Upper-Intermediate
Advanced 
Highly Advanced 
Proficiency 
Fluency

What’s good about it? 
You can read short summaries of the talks, find talks appropriate for different levels, have a look at the proposed goals of each talk and the themes it presents and download analytical and well-organized lesson plans, transcripts and activities.
 
Possible disadvantages: 
Some activities have no guidelines and it is not appropriate for low level learners.

Would you recommend it? Why/Why not? 
I would recommend it because it is well organized and proposes many types of activities. There is a variety of topics to choose according to the learners’ level. Lastly, there are categories about tenses, grammar and vocabulary.]]> 2018-07-19 15:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270637666 Storybird - Natália Sato natkaori https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270652714 Name of resource : Storybird

Type of activity:  Writing. It’s a tool which allows people to write a book, starting from some beautiful paintings or illustrations. People can share their illustrated books and even cowrite stories, poetry or any kind of literature they come up with.

What kind of learner is it for? All kinds of learner.

What’s good about it?  It’s creative, user-friendly and alluring. The artwork is beautiful and may inspire even people who are not into writing. The fact that users can share their work and comment on other people’s work is another highlight.

Possible disadvantages: At first, some students might be a reluctant to start writing, especially those who think they  aren’t creative enough. Later, they may also try to compare their work, which might discourage them too.

Would you recommend it? Yes, definitely. I think it can be an interesting way to encourage students to write. It could be used as a project which students would certainly be proud of. 
  


 
]]> 2018-07-19 19:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270652714 Improving Listening and Speaking Ability https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270688421 For students especially looking to take IELTS TOEFL, they can find the Breaking News English and BBC News Reports platforms helpful to hone their listening and speaking skills in the English language. I think the best way to develop the ability to learn another language is by hearing other's speak it and trying as well to revise your knowledge by using the words learned in simple verb and prose situations.]]> 2018-07-20 06:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270688421 Alison Preston https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270891520 Name of resource ESL-Lab  |  
Type of activity (reading, listening, speaking, writing, language, game, song, video)  |  Cyber Listening Lab including Reading, Writing, Grammar & Video. 
What kind of learner is it for?  |  There are three levels, starting from beginner upwards depending on learner’s ability. 
What’s good about it?  |  The Website Designer, Randal, has given instructions on how to use the site.  The Listening Exercise are listed under topics relating to everday activities. They are accompanied by a written script which enables the learner to listen to the audio and follow the words as they are spoken. There is a follow on Exercise where the learner can listen again and fill in the missing words within the text.  This enhances the learners listening skill as well as teaching spelling/writing. There are also quite a variety of other activities such as multiple choice questions, drag & match a word to the meaning, a role playing with a partner option & watching a video then answering questions on what was said. Randal also includes idioms relating to the topic chosen & gives an explanation of the meaning. An applause sound when a correct answer is given is novel. 
Possible disadvantages  |  I tried out the beginner level but I wouldn’t expect a complete beginner to understand some of the words highlighted. The site is a little jumbled/busy so one has to get used to using it. Some of the Topics are not suitable for complete beginners & don’t cover enough basic grammar. 
Would you recommend it? Why/Why not?  | I’d recommend it for someone who wants to try a little extra curricula but not to be used continually.  It needs to be more structured. 
 


]]> 2018-07-23 19:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/270891520 Lyrics Training - Heather Doubleday heather_doubleday https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271322501  | Name of resource | www.lyricstraining.com
| Type of activity (reading, listening, speaking, writing, language, game, song, video) |  This has online listening exercises where the learner has to listen to the song or clip and type in the missing words.
| What kind of learner is it for? |  Intermediate, junior learners, young adults.
| What’s good about it? |  Fun and interactive. Allows learners to select a song they like to practise listening and filling in the gaps on the on-screen lyrics.
| Possible disadvantages | Relies on good quality technology and internet. Solitary activity and less like a real-life situation of using English.
| Would you recommend it? Why/Why not? |  No I would not. I think as teachers we are obliged to make lessons interactive, engaging and fun while learning. Engaging with others to use one’s English is the best practice.]]> 2018-07-28 05:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271322501 Quizlet https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271376800 1. Type of activity (reading, listening, speaking, writing, language, game, song, video) 
It's a type of online resource which can be used in different ways, such as flashcards, a game or a timed quiz. It's useful for vocabulary.
2. What kind of learner is it for? I would say it's for pre-teens and teenagers onwards, who enjoy digital resources.
3. What’s good about it? It's very dynamic and fun. It allows students to practice and test themselves in an entertaining way.
4. Possible disadvantages It can get repetitive.
5. Would you recommend it? Why/Why not? Definitely, because it's really fun and you can customize it as you wish.

Victoria M. - Argentina]]> 2018-07-29 18:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271376800 Sophia R - Quizlet https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271379123 1. Type of activity: language, vocabulary, and games
2. What kind of learner is for?: learners who are struggling trying to memorize vocabulary. 
3. What’s good about it?: there are multiple ways of studying vocabulary, such as mix and match, quick quizzes, and sharing vocabulary with fellow learners.
4. Possible disadvantages?: it might be hard for students to study if they have no access to a computer or a smart computer. 
5. Recommendation: I recommendation this tool because it’s useful for learners and teachers. ]]> 2018-07-29 19:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271379123 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271380342 Name of resource: 
Cambridge dictionary
Type of activity: Reading and writing. Vocabulary.
What kind of learner: All abilities.
What's good about it? It's a free online dictionary - definitions and examples of usage are provided.  
Possible disadvantages: May lack slang terms.
Would you recommend it? Yes because having a means to look up words you don't know is useful and it's good to see examples of the words in use as well.

]]> 2018-07-29 20:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271380342 https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271380393 2018-07-29 20:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/271380393 BBC English https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/272074592 This is an online resource which can be used in different ways. Good for practicingspeaking and listening skills, vocabulary and grammar.
I would say this would be a good resource for intermediate learners who want to improve their knowledge and skills. 
It allows students to practice and test themselves in an entrtaining way. They can do this anytime they want. Disadvantages that I can see is some exercises might be too easy for the advamced learners and a bit hard for.the weaker ones.
Definitely, because it's really fun.]]> 2018-08-06 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/272074592 makebeliefscomix https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/273596891 Type of activity: writing
What kind of learner is it for?: could be adapted for beginners or intermediate students 
What’s good about it?: This is a great tool to get them writing that is easy and intuitive to use. I would set an exercise for them to make a story using this web but without using any text. Grouped in pairs they would then have to exchange their comics and write a story that matches the image. If the level of the learners is high enough they could even add a list of words that the other person has to include in their story.
Possible disadvantages: Using this in class would depend on whether they have access to computers or other devices. This could be solved by either ask for the comic as part of the homework or having the teacher do one during class and maybe project it so learners can suggest parts of the story.
Would you recommend it? It's a fun activity to do and you could get very different stories with diverse vocabulary.]]> 2018-08-16 20:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/273596891 resources https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/274329733 listening and reading. Young learners 7-12 intermediate. I'd use esl-lab.com as one of the resources. ]]> 2018-08-21 15:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/274329733 https://tedxesl.com/2014/01/15/rodrigo-canales-the-deadly-genius-of-drug-cartels-2/#more-74 Rodrigo Canales: The Deadly Genius of Drug Cartels tedxesl.com – lessons based around Ted TalksType of activity: listening What kind of learner is it for?: upper intermediate What’s good about it?: This TED talk does not have subtitles but a transcript is provided. The learners therefore focus on listening to gain understanding, rather than translating words seen on screen. The speaker has very clear pronunciation and speaks at a steady pace. Most of the names and places referenced are Mexican and are delivered in a Mexican accent – this provides a good example of how we recognise which words are proper nouns when they are spoken in context e.g. we recognise them by what vocabulary becomes before or after, even if we are unfamiliar with the sound of the proper noun itself. The lesson plan provided is extremely helpful. Would you recommend it? Yes. It is an engaging subject and one that affects all societies. It is a subject that many people have strong opinions about.Possible disadvantages? The talk itself is fairly lengthy at 17 mins. It would be important to prep the class by covering useful vocabulary before the activity. The talk could be divided into 3 parts – after each 5 minutes, pause and discuss before moving on. https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/277066770 2018-09-01 09:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/277066770 My review of listening activity at esllab.com https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/284593090 Type of activity-listening /level- medium/ topic- teenage credit card
What kind of learner it is for- teenagers and young adults learning English
What is good about it-A short listening test,students can choose from a range of relevant topics
Possible disadvantages- the accent makes it a little difficult for the students but  they will try harder as they find it challenging
Would I recommend- Yes, I would because it takes very little time to do an exercise , the  result is instantaneous. Student will like  doing the tasks . This will promote self driven learning.

]]> 2018-09-22 04:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/284593090 ESL-LABS Review ryanantonyxavier https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/286032263 By Ryan Xavier]]> 2018-09-26 14:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/286032263 Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab https://padlet.com/ExploreELT/w3s5vgj556gf/wish/410246342 Type of activity: listening and answering questions
What kind of learner is it for: beginners , young learners though there are more advanced topics for intermediate learners and teenagers.
What's good about it: a wide range of topics and type of material, both audio and video 
Possible disadvantages: US bias

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