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 When I was a sophomore year student in uni, my teacher required us to imitate a TED-Ed video, we need to learn their intonation, pronunciation, and speaking speed. I could still remember the days I practise for it, totally a torture for non-native. However, when I become a teacher, I will still use TED, but give up my teacher's teaching method. I will tell you my experiences with TED Why TED-Ed is Great for Language Learning 1. Engaging, Bite-Sized Lessons TED-Ed’s short animated videos (usually 5-10 minutes) make learning feel like watching a cool mini-documentary. Unlike dry textbooks, these lessons keep you hooked while exposing you to natural speech patterns, vocabulary, and even cultural insights. Also unlike youtube, tiktok, it is more educated. Compared with spending much time on those, parents and teachers will prefer to use TED to make kid play while learn. Although some videos from TED-Ed are from youtube platform, they are all being assessed and verifier has made sure t...

 Hey teacher buds from all over the world  🎉 ,  Ever wished you had a magic tool to help you understand tricky texts in your target language? Enter  Diffit.me —, a nice website that generate teaching plans for teachers. It sounds great uhhh, time-saving for teachers. The Good Stuff: Why Diffit.me Rocks 1. Instant Resources Access   Don't need to prepare too much for your class, just enter the key words    (like "photosynthesis" or "ancient Rome") and choose your target students, then wait for another few mins, you will get ALL the teaching resources you can imagine,  you’ve got  worksheets, summaries, vocabulary lists, and even discussion questions . No more late-night scrambling to make materials from scratch. If I still work as a teacher in the future, I would recommend all my colleagues use it, an amazing tool.  2. Time-Saving & Stress-Reducing In China, teachers are asked to finish both teaching tasks and management tasks, ...

Hey there, language lovers! 📚 If you’ve ever dreamed of having a personal English coach who’s available 24/7, never judges your accent, and doesn’t charge $50 an hour… well, meet  Elsa Speak ! This AI-powered app is shaking up English learning, but is it the superhero we’ve been waiting for, or just another techy sidekick? Let’s spill the tea ☕ and explore the pros and cons of using Elsa Speak in English classrooms. Pros: Why Elsa Speak is a good coach? Pronunciation Perfectionist  🗣️:Elsa’s laser-focused on fixing your accent. Using speech recognition tech, it catches those tiny slip-ups (think "sheet" vs. "sit" disasters 😅) and gives instant feedback. Perfect for learners who want to sound less like Google Translate and more like a native speaker! No Judgement Zone  🙌:Forget blushing in front of classmates! Elsa lets students practice awkward phrases ( “I ate a whole pizza”  🍕) without fear. Shy learners? This app’s your safe space. Personalised Playtime ...

I have been a crazy fan of Notion since the junior year of my university when I was preparing for studying abroad. However, at that time, I only used it for note-taking and making to-do lists. Through Week 5's lesson in ICT, I got to know that it can also be applied in classroom collaborative writing. This is my dashboard for Notion Why Notion? All-in-One Tool Notion is like a Swiss Army knife—great for notes, tasks, databases, and even websites. Students can organize materials, plan projects, and collaborate seamlessly. Real-Time Collaboration Multiple users can edit the same page simultaneously. Teachers can leave comments, and students can work together without version chaos. Simple and Stylish Notion’s clean design makes it easy to use, and students will love building their own knowledge bases. In Chinese social platform called XiaoHongshu, many bloggers use Notion to display their thoughts. Works Everywhere Accessible on computers, tablets, and phones, Notion lets students and...

To the question of my tile, the answer can be: Absolutely yes! I have been used BBC Learning English 's materials as my English learning source since the sophomore year of my university. I promise that  whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this platform has something for everyone. But like any tool, it has its pros and cons. Let’s break it down and see how it can be used effectively, especially in a classroom setting. Pros: Why  BBC Learning English works Variety of Content Seriously, BBC Learning English is like an all-you-can-eat buffet for English learners, since it offers a  huge  range of materials—grammar lessons, vocabulary exercises, pronunciation tips, and even news-based learning. Whether you're into podcasts, videos, or quizzes, there’s something to suit every learning style. My teacher once used a course in BBC Learning English to teach us phonetic symbols (as shown below), I consider that I will use this material to teach my students as...

Introduction This week, I explored several game-like tools that can be used to increase motivation in language learning. After discussing with my blogging buddy group, I decided to focus on  Kahoot , a popular quiz-based learning platform. I created a Kahoot quiz focused on vocabulary and grammar for intermediate English learners, and I’ll share my experience and evaluation of the tool in this post. What is Kahoot? Kahoot is an interactive game-based learning platform that allows teachers to create quizzes, surveys, and discussions. Learners join the game using a code and answer questions in real-time on their devices. The platform is visually engaging, with colorful graphics, timed questions, and a competitive leaderboard that keeps learners motivated. Here is the link of Kahoot:  首页 - Kahoot!  And these are my steps in using Kahoot. Step 1: Create a Kahoot Account (AKA Get Your Game On!) Head over to the  Kahoot website . Click  “Sign up”  (it’s like gett...

  A Review of the Blog Post "Teaching Pronunciation with AI" Recently, I had the opportunity to explore the blog post titled "Teaching Pronunciation with AI" on the hongkongtesol.com website. This post delves into the innovative ways AI can be leveraged to enhance pronunciation teaching. Here are my impressions under several key headings: Organisation and Layout The organisation and layout of the blog post are commendable. The content is clearly structured, making it easy to follow along. The headings and subheadings are well-chosen, guiding readers through different sections such as "What to Teach?", "Generating Phonemic Script", and "Pronunciation Feedback". This clear structure ensures that readers can quickly locate the information they are interested in. Additionally, the use of bullet points and numbered lists, such as in the "Prompt" sections, further enhances readability and makes the content more digestible. The inclu...