3) Listening Part
For the listening section, I believe there are not many ways to improve them instead of just listening to English constantly.
Here are some great applications you can download. You have your smartphone near you almost 24/7. Make great use of those smartphones instead of only texting and doing facebook. Make a habit of listening to these when you have time. Listen to them when you commute, eating breakfast etc.
It is important to listen to English everyday!
(1) CNN
Download Here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cnn.mobile.android.phone&hl=ko
(2) BBC
Download Here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bbc.mobile.news.ww&hl=ko
(3) 6 Minute English
Download Here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flee.android.eng6minute&hl=ko
4) Speaking Part
For speaking, I'm going to address on pronunciation. There are various applications that can help you check if your pronunciation is correct or not. If you are prerparing for an exam such as TOEFL, this application will be very helpful.
(1)
Download here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kj.check.pronunciation&hl=ko
(2)
Download here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=talkenglish.com.standard&hl=ko
With this application, you can record your voice and compare with the native speaker's one.
2015년 12월 15일 화요일
* Online Dictionary
There are too many online dictionaries online. It is important as a learner and a teacher to know which dictionary features are the best. Here I've compared several types of online dictionaries for yout benefit!
1) According to the definition
Most dictionaries offer the same definition and are mostly accurate. It is important for the learner to see how the vocabulary is used to enhance their memory of the learned vocabulary. So, I've compared the dictionaries that offer the best usage of the searched vocabulary.
This dictionary offers diverse definition. English words' meaning is not bound to one. The definition vary according to context. This dictionary provides various definitions according to different contexts and provide examples. Also, it provides referneces used in periodicals, literature etc. Learners can see how the word is used. Moreover, this dictionary provides the recorded voice of the word which enables the learners to also study the pronunciation of the word.
2. http://dictionary.reference.com/
This dictionary is one of the dominant online dictionary. This dictionary provides accurate word, usuage in web articles. This is better for learners than thefreedictionary.com because it is convenient. Thefreedictionary.com offers various word definitions according to context, however, it involves too much information for the learners to comprehend. It is important in recent days to be succinct to attract the learners' attention.
Eventhough these dictionaries all have significant advantages, I believe dictionary.com is more beneficial for the learner.
2) According to synoyms
Whenever I write an essay, I'm always trying to use different vocabularies. Unfortunately my vocabulary is limited and I need to find other synoyms online or through smartphones. However, the another unfortuante about finding synoyms is that I can't find the right one that fits in the context. So, I've compared some dictionaries that offer good synoyms.
The most dominant dictionary that people use is thesaurus. However, for me this dictionary is not that convenient as it does not offer the right synoyms that needs to fit in a particular context.
2. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
This dictionary provides diverse synoyms according to the diverse context. Freedictionary.com is much better than thesaurus.com because this dictionary provides the context and the appropriate synoym in that particular context.
Here's an exmaple. I've searched "account"
See the difference? Thesaurus.com does not really help when it comes to actual use.
<Freedictionary.com>
There are too many online dictionaries online. It is important as a learner and a teacher to know which dictionary features are the best. Here I've compared several types of online dictionaries for yout benefit!
1) According to the definition
Most dictionaries offer the same definition and are mostly accurate. It is important for the learner to see how the vocabulary is used to enhance their memory of the learned vocabulary. So, I've compared the dictionaries that offer the best usage of the searched vocabulary.
This dictionary offers diverse definition. English words' meaning is not bound to one. The definition vary according to context. This dictionary provides various definitions according to different contexts and provide examples. Also, it provides referneces used in periodicals, literature etc. Learners can see how the word is used. Moreover, this dictionary provides the recorded voice of the word which enables the learners to also study the pronunciation of the word.
2. http://dictionary.reference.com/
This dictionary is one of the dominant online dictionary. This dictionary provides accurate word, usuage in web articles. This is better for learners than thefreedictionary.com because it is convenient. Thefreedictionary.com offers various word definitions according to context, however, it involves too much information for the learners to comprehend. It is important in recent days to be succinct to attract the learners' attention.
Eventhough these dictionaries all have significant advantages, I believe dictionary.com is more beneficial for the learner.
2) According to synoyms
Whenever I write an essay, I'm always trying to use different vocabularies. Unfortunately my vocabulary is limited and I need to find other synoyms online or through smartphones. However, the another unfortuante about finding synoyms is that I can't find the right one that fits in the context. So, I've compared some dictionaries that offer good synoyms.
The most dominant dictionary that people use is thesaurus. However, for me this dictionary is not that convenient as it does not offer the right synoyms that needs to fit in a particular context.
2. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
This dictionary provides diverse synoyms according to the diverse context. Freedictionary.com is much better than thesaurus.com because this dictionary provides the context and the appropriate synoym in that particular context.
Here's an exmaple. I've searched "account"
See the difference? Thesaurus.com does not really help when it comes to actual use.
<Freedictionary.com>
<Thesaurus.com>
2015년 12월 10일 목요일
I believe reading must be dealt with variety of aspects of English. Especially, I believe reading is done most effectively with listening. "How to learn reading efficiently" will be introduced with listening.
2) Reading part
Reading & Listening
- Read and Listen to News Reports
www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news
<Sitcoms>
How I Met Your Mother
Mom
New Girl
<TV Shows / Talk Shows>
Conan O' brien - The Tonight Show
Jimmey Fallon - The Tonight Show
Hell's Kitchen (Reality TV Show)
2) Reading part
Reading & Listening
- Read and Listen to News Reports
www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news
<Sitcoms>
How I Met Your Mother
Mom
New Girl
<TV Shows / Talk Shows>
Conan O' brien - The Tonight Show
Jimmey Fallon - The Tonight Show
Hell's Kitchen (Reality TV Show)
Useful Internet Resoucres - Vocabulary
I want to share useful English internet websites that can be used in class.
I classified the level of students when it comes to Vocabulary
1. Vocabulary
- Vocabulary Games -
For Starters : http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/
This website is useful for students who just started learning English ! They have fun vocabularies games according to diverse categories. This site offers vocabulary games focusing on different word features such as idioms, suffixes & prefixes, synoyms, antonyms etc.
For Starters : http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/
This website offers variety of games to ESL students such as hangman, speedword games etc. This site is efficient because it classified the vocabulary according to the context.
For Starters : www.playkidsgames.com/vocabularyGames.htm
This site offers fun games that students will be very fond of. They provide games and ensure students to memorize the words. Teachers can use this site to get student's attentions.
For Advanced Students : http://www.vocabulary.com/
This site offers pop quizzes and provide words for intermediate level students. Students can see how they are doing and progressing.
For Advanced Students : http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/
This site also offers English vocabulary for intermediate level students also. They provide words lists and also vocabulary tests and games for students.
For Advanced Students : https://myvocabulary.com/
This site also provides various games and word lists for students. It can be also used to prepare for tests.
I classified the level of students when it comes to Vocabulary
1. Vocabulary
- Vocabulary Games -
For Starters : http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/
This website is useful for students who just started learning English ! They have fun vocabularies games according to diverse categories. This site offers vocabulary games focusing on different word features such as idioms, suffixes & prefixes, synoyms, antonyms etc.
For Starters : http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/
This website offers variety of games to ESL students such as hangman, speedword games etc. This site is efficient because it classified the vocabulary according to the context.
For Starters : www.playkidsgames.com/vocabularyGames.htm
This site offers fun games that students will be very fond of. They provide games and ensure students to memorize the words. Teachers can use this site to get student's attentions.
For Advanced Students : http://www.vocabulary.com/
This site offers pop quizzes and provide words for intermediate level students. Students can see how they are doing and progressing.
For Advanced Students : http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/
This site also offers English vocabulary for intermediate level students also. They provide words lists and also vocabulary tests and games for students.
For Advanced Students : https://myvocabulary.com/
This site also provides various games and word lists for students. It can be also used to prepare for tests.
Is English a difficult language to learn?
Is English a difficult language to learn?
The answer is NO.
English is just another language like your mother tongue language. English can be learned easily through using various techniques and Internet. However, it could be difficult for people who hate English. Unless you are this hateful person, English will "natuarlly" come around if you "naturally" approah it. I'm majorying in English education in SNU, and I could surely assure you that English can be acquired easily.
I learned English through watching diverste TV shows. Dramas, reality TV shows, talk shows etc everything was intriguing. Reality TV shows such as "America's top model" was my favorite. At 2005, 2006 (when this program was a great hit) there was no reality TV shows in Korea. This show was a whole new experience for me. I watched it everyday and listened so hard to understand the situation. Similarly, English should be learned through diverse media, internet sites because it is the most effective way. Student's attention capacity is getting low. We need to find ways to grasp their attention fast. The most effective way is through visuals. Students are always awake when they see seomthing interesting.
I'm not saying that English can be learned only through these resources. However, the resources I present will help facilitate learning. English is a language, not rocket science.
Learn with joy and just enjoy it!
The answer is NO.
English is just another language like your mother tongue language. English can be learned easily through using various techniques and Internet. However, it could be difficult for people who hate English. Unless you are this hateful person, English will "natuarlly" come around if you "naturally" approah it. I'm majorying in English education in SNU, and I could surely assure you that English can be acquired easily.
I learned English through watching diverste TV shows. Dramas, reality TV shows, talk shows etc everything was intriguing. Reality TV shows such as "America's top model" was my favorite. At 2005, 2006 (when this program was a great hit) there was no reality TV shows in Korea. This show was a whole new experience for me. I watched it everyday and listened so hard to understand the situation. Similarly, English should be learned through diverse media, internet sites because it is the most effective way. Student's attention capacity is getting low. We need to find ways to grasp their attention fast. The most effective way is through visuals. Students are always awake when they see seomthing interesting.
I'm not saying that English can be learned only through these resources. However, the resources I present will help facilitate learning. English is a language, not rocket science.
Learn with joy and just enjoy it!
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| Enjoy & Learn English! |
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