Reflections on resources

Reflections on resources

1.      Voxy

I found this app to be easy to use and it has an attractive interface.  It’s simple to sign up to using a Facebook account.  It allows you to choose the topic areas that most interest you.  This facet would bolster learner autonomy and increase motivation.  As it’s an app it can be used on the go using a phone or tablet.  The only downside is that in the end you have to pay for the package. Also, it tends to crash quite frequently.

2.      ESL podcast

This website allows learners to practice their listening skills.  This is an important skill that is often lacking in Spanish learners of English.  The podcast can be accessed in a slowed down version for people that find it hard to understand.  The website is easy to use but there is distracting advertising. There are also parts of the site that are only available if you buy a subscription.

3.      1984

My favourite eBook is ‘1984’ by George Orwell because it is a book that has the possibility of generating lots of discussion.  Lots of the predictions postulated in the book have actually come to fruition.  Therefore, students could be asked to identify elements from the book that they can see in their real lives.

4.      Weather whiteboard activity

T    The whiteboard activity is made of a series of flashcards with audio.  It isn't very spectacular and the voices used for the audio to not inspire much interest.

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London tour worksheet

This worksheet is relevant to many learners of English as many people have spent time in London or at least they would like to spend time there.  It is a communicative activity because the students have to adopt the roles of a tour guide and a tourist.