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Learning English with Technology
By Prof. Edo Forsythe
Navy Russian Translator
English and American StudiesAssoc. Professor
Who am I?
How to become fluent
Using Tech to study English Free toolsFreemium tools
Today’s Topics
No magic bullet – you have to
Practice, Practice, Practice
Make English part of your regular scheduleOn the train or busWhile eating or getting readyBefore you go to bed
How to learn English
Who has a cell phone?
Technology brings the world to you!
Connect with the English-speaking world to improve your English
Learning English using Tech
Free Tools for practicing English:
The Mixxer
YouTube & Voice of America
Smartphone Apps
Learning English using Tech
The Mixxer
The Mixxer
The MixxerEnglish lessons with partners
The Mixxer
Mixxer Blog &
Feedback
The Mixxer
The Mixxer
Giving Feedback is easy
Become language friends then chat
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening
YouTubeLearn about:
- Culture
- Language
- Lifestyle
YouTube
YouTube
Voice of America http://learningenglish.voanews.com/
English in a
Minute
Smartphone Apps to practice English:
VOA Audiobooks- iGE Lite 2,947 Classics (Grammar)
Duolingo Hello-Hello English
Smartphone Apps
Smartphone Apps to practice English:
Duolingo Hello-Hello (Free) English
(Lesson 1 Free)
Smartphone Apps
Smartphone Apps
Smartphone Apps
2 tools which offer some free lessons but also have pay-for-access content:
English Central
Livemocha
Freemium Tools
English Central
English Central
English Central
English Central
English Central
English Central
Check out the free content first (unlimited video viewing but limited activities); if you like it, you can upgrade. Cancel at any time.
New content is always being added to stay current with new trends.
Livemocha.com
Provides structured courses, tutor connections
Has blog section for writing with peer feedback
Give feedback to other users to earn Beans/ Points to purchase additional content
Work through courses to progress in an orderly manner or choose specific lessons to focus on your weak areas
Livemocha.com
Using Livemocha
Livemocha
Check out the free content first; if you like it, you can upgrade. Cancel at any time.
New content is always being added to stay current with new trends.
Find language partners to communicate with!
Activities to Build Confidence
Shadowing (Immediately repeating after someone
else)
- Improves listening skills
- Reinforces pronunciation
- Speeds up fluency
Use English Central videos or Randall’s ESL site audio to shadow
The Mixxer- Writing practice; Meet new friends & Skype
Randall’s ESL Listening Page- English audio with quizzes & activities
YouTube- English Videos; Grammar explanations
VoA- Current news and culture, learning activities
Smartphone Apps- Audiobooks, Hello-Hello; Duolingo
Learning English using Tech
English Central- Practice all 4 skills using interesting videos
Livemocha- English Courses; Grammar explanations, partner interactions
Learning English using Tech
English is a muscle: Use it or lose it
Make it part of your life
Learning English using Tech
Please join Hirosaki Gakuin University’s Public Courses:
American History
and many more
Thank you
Questions?
Slides available at:
www.slideshare.net/EdoForsythe/
Contact me via email [email protected]
Thank you
Questions?
