[Material] Triptico

Triptico is one of my favorite tools introduced by my tutors. It's very versatile in making digital teaching materials, that is, it can be used to produce tasks and exercises of vocabulary, reading comprehension, creative writing, etc.

[Speaking] PodBean

Last week, we just had a look at VoiceTube that can be used for extensive listening. Apart from listening, speaking is also crucial in having good communicative competence. This time I'll introduce how to use PodBean to help students practice speaking.

The index of PodBean (Web)

[Blog] Free Technology for Teachers

I'm going to recommend a very nice blog entitled Free Technology for Teacher, written by Richard Byrne.

[Listening] VoiceTube

Thinking about improving students' listening skill?
Struggling with super tight school timetables? 
Tired of coursebook stuffs?

Extensive listening can be a better solution

How to guide EFL/ESL learners to do extensive listening

In my experience, high students tend to be interested in novel things, such as pop songs and current events in Western world. Thus, I used to introduce new English songs or video clips relating to core course to my students at school. I'd design some worksheets or questions for them to practice and learn from the authentic materials. Although it was motivational and popular among my students, this intensive practice depended much on limited TIME.