Blogging

Blogs create communities around a commontopic.

YouTube - Blogs in Plain English

Types of blogsTutor blog Student blog Class blog

Set homework. Personal information Reactions to a film, article, class topic.

Provide a summary of class work.

Extra writing practice on class topics

Things learners like/don’t like doing in class.

Provide links to extra reading/listening material.

Regular comments on current affairs

A class project

Question and answer (e.g. about grammar, class work).

Research and present information on a topic

Exam/Study tips Using photos to describe a craft, or hobbie.

Practical examples

Your new beginner class!

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Keeping a record

Using websites: ELT vs Authentic websites

√ ELT websites provide lots of content that our learners can use.

√ They provide valuable opportunities for more controlled practice.

√ They are a great help for learners who need to brush up on certain aspects of the language.

√ They are often used for homework.

Using websites: ELT websites

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www.esl-galaxy.com

www.ezschool.com

www.prongo.co

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www.starfall.com

www.englishmedialab.com

www.stickyball.

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www.ello.org

Using websites: Authentic websites pros and cons

Х Students will find them too difficult.

Х It takes too much time.

√ Authentic websites can be chosen to fit your students’ interests.

√ They provide an opportunity to work with “total comprehension”.

√ Their use fosters independent learning.

Using websites: Authentic websites

Some practical examples:InventionsCrazy inventions picture gallery choose your weirdest invention now on Weird Things

Culture and foodTable Manners Across Cultures (Money & Careers: Multicultural Manners)

Halloween

How to Carve a Pumpkin - wikiHow

Using websites: Authentic websites

Your turn:

Table 1 – Compare people

Table 2 – Describe natural disasters

Table 3 – Discuss how believable a story is

Table 4 – Recommend a museum

Table 5 – Describe clothes