TED (Technology Entertainment Design), a collection of regularly updated talks, offers a web-based platform that is easily accessible. This will serve learners as they become members of an increasingly global community. By adapting literature circles into the context of blended learning, this article illustrates how such a learning platform can offer students a meaningful and interactive (language) learning experience. This article also contributes to ongoing discussions regarding technology and second language acquisition, and how these intersect to provide effective and relevant social media–based lessons that serve the demands of L2 learners in the digital age.
Integrating Aesthetics Into Professional Development for Teachers of English Learners
Any time that you bring a form of art into the classroom, it allows for open communication and interaction. The photographs . . . are perfect for this activity as they bring out concepts of ambiguity and vagueness—great techniques for building vocabulary and strengthening comprehension for English learners.
Listen Up is a fun and easy 3-level listening course for lower-elementary aged learners of English. In each lesson, colorful characters excite and guide young learners through fun and interesting listening activities. A carefully designed syllabus provides an appropriate structure to allow students to build up their basic listening skills and comprehension. Each Listen Up book has 16 core units and four review units.
The Set Sail! Series focuses on getting young learners to enjoy communicating in English through a wide variety of activities in all four skills. Its pupil-centred approach motivates young learners, thus ensuring a positive experience in the English language classroom. In Set Sail! 3 and 4 pupils are exposed to across-the-curriculum sections which increase their level of engagement and improve their learning as pupils interact with their classmates, teachers, and members of the community while exploring other subject areas.
Listen Up is a fun and easy 3-level listening course for lower-elementary aged learners of English. In each lesson, colorful characters excite and guide young learners through fun and interesting listening activities. A carefully designed syllabus provides an appropriate structure to allow students to build up their basic listening skills and comprehension. Each Listen Up book has 16 core units and four review units.
