Dear students,
Today we are going to explore the class blog. You are going to look for some specific links that will be useful to practice, improve and enjoy English.
You have to look for the link posted on the right side of this blog in which you can do the activity proposed in the following clues.
CLUES AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. In this link, you can fill in the blanks with the lyrics, sing along, and learn English with your favorite songs. Choose one of your favorite songs and complete the lyrics. Write in the comments what kind of music you like.🎵🎶
2. In this corner of the blog, you will find learning strategies for grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading. Analyze the difficulties you have with learning English and write 5 strategies you will include in your personal plan of work and that you consider useful for your learning process. 💻📝⌚💡
3. On this website, you can review and practice some grammar topics online. Look for the use of the past tense and do some exercises to review this topic. What site did you enter? What did you learn about this? 💹💻📄
4. On this website, you can learn English by watching videos and lessons, doing listening and vocabulary activities, and practicing your pronunciation. It is free, but you have to register. Choose a topic that you like and do one of the lessons. What video did you see? how were your listening and pronunciation abilities? 📺
5. Do you want to talk with an AI App? Look for one of the recommended AI for your cell phone. Explore it and write a short description of what you practiced.📺📻
6. Choose a listening comprehension site from the ones proposed on the blog and do one activity according to your level. What activity did you do? 📢
7. Sit back, listen, and read a story at your own speed. What story did you listen to? Write a short description of the story📣
8. Do you have problems with your pronunciation? Let's practice before you give an oral report or present your task with this natural reader tool. 😀💬
8. Do you have problems with your pronunciation? Let's practice before you give an oral report or present your task with this natural reader tool. 😀💬
Listen to the pronunciation of a segment you want to practice. Then, record your voice with Vocaroo, listen to it, and compare your speech with the natural reader's voice.
Write your answers in the comments.
María Luisa Bruno Peñate.
ReplyDelete1)_I listened to Aurora's song Black Water Lilies on medium difficulty. She is my favorite singer. Like the song mentioned, I think it is very beautiful.
2- My biggest difficulty is grammar, since I have a bad memory and forget how words are spelled. My strategies for improvement are:
a)_Make vocabulary lists of new words, their meanings, and when they are used.
b)_Write, either by copying from a text, but the idea is to make seeing those words a daily occurrence.
c)_Watching educational videos on English structures and making simple sentences.
d)_Using the links in the grammar block, as there are simple tests.
e)_Writing poems in English.
3)_I find all grammar in general difficult, not to learn but to remember.
4)_I clicked on the link for “English Central Video” and watched the video called “Coming home for Christmas.” It went well; I understood most of the words.
5)_I asked the AI about some writing structures, since I wrote this workshop first in Spanish and then translated it word for word.
6)_I clicked on the “Listen a minute” link and listened to the music and its importance, as well as the meaning and significance of these.
7)_I read and listened to the story “Blood Drive,” written and narrated by John Grisham. I like the fact that they narrate the story to you and at the same time you can read it; I really like that dynamic.
8)_I will use Natural Readers for future and not-so-distant tasks/presentations where I need to practice pronunciation. For example, my personal work plan.
Juan Camilo Caballero
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training and chose the song “Lemon Tree” by Fool’s Garden. I completed the lyrics in medium level. I like this song because it is calm and easy to understand. I enjoy pop music because it helps me learn new words.
2. My biggest difficulty is remembering vocabulary and some grammar rules. My strategies to improve are:
A. Study new words every day and write them in sentences.
B. Practice grammar exercises on English Page weekly.
C. Watch videos in English with subtitles.
D. Record my voice to improve pronunciation.
E. Read short stories to increase my vocabulary.
3. I entered English Page to review the simple past tense. I practiced regular and irregular verbs. I learned that we use the past tense to talk about finished actions in the past. The exercises helped me understand the structure better.
4. I used English Central Videos and watched a video about hobbies and free time. I listened carefully and repeated the sentences. My listening was good, but I needed to repeat some parts. My pronunciation improved with practice.
5. I tried the AI app Loora to practice conversations. I talked about university and my favorite activities. The app corrected my mistakes and helped me organize my sentences better.
6. I used Stimuler to practice speaking. I completed a short activity about daily routines. The app corrected my pronunciation and helped me speak more fluently.
7. I listened to a story on Storynory called “The Lion and the Mouse.” The story teaches that everyone can help others, no matter how small they are. I liked listening and reading at the same time.
8. I used Natural Readers to practice a paragraph for a presentation. Then I recorded my voice and compared it. I noticed I need to improve some sounds, especially the “th” sound.
José David Vásquez palacio
ReplyDelete1)i listened to ordinary on hard difficulty, for me is a of they better sings of love and i feel that every listen is song i feel very exiting .
2) My biggest difficulty is writeen, because i forget how is the form corret of conjugate verbs.
My strategies is :
a) In order to improve your writing, you should make writing and reading part of your life
b)Write book reports, film reviews etc.
c)Write whenever you want; bring a nice little notebook wherever you go
d)Imitate native speakers’ writing.
e)how he started and ended the note, etc.
3)i look in they page they Activity oh irregular verbs because is form a of they things more dificultty of english
and i open the nevel 3 where i complete th space white and i to learn diferents irregular verbs
4)i looked a free guy in a video Game world in my abilities of listen and pronunciación were good. i found the videos in the link easy to understand
5)i download lora Ai was very funy to learned English, firt i betwen in the ap and I select a type he voice i prefer warm she sound very pretty, i choose to study for ten minutes every day, then i have the conversation with My teacher of English.
6)i choose the site "famouse people" from the blog, the activity was to choose a famous person, listen and read a shorts description they life for example i choose the famous people Brad Pit.
7)The story that i listened to was every dais also after i read the novel and me feel very exiting because i can understand almost everything.
8)i use the natural Reader and i listened my voice good but i can better because for moments i forget diferents word and i feel strain and for the reason i dont cant say nothing
Christopher Robin Meneses Carvajal.
ReplyDelete1. I accessed Lyrics Training and chose the song “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande. I completed the lyrics at an intermediate level. I like this song because it's relaxing and about self-love.
2. My biggest difficulty is grammar and I forget how to write words. My strategies to improve are:
a) Make a list of new words, their meanings and write them in sentences.
b) Prepare grammar exercises, to be able to remember the words.
c) Watch videos and podcasts in English with subtitles.
d) Improve my pronunciation, recording my voice.
e) read short stories to improve my vocabulary.
3. I entered English Page to review the past simple, practice regular and irregular verbs and better understand their structure. I also did Grammar exercises and it was difficult for me, not to remember it.
4. I clicked on the "English Central Video" link and watched the "Holiday Movies" video. It went well, I understood most of the video.
5. I downloaded Loora AI to practice English. I chose a warm voice and started practicing. I talked about my day and my hobbies. The app corrected my mistakes and helped me speak with more confidence.
6. Enter the link "Listen for a minute" and listen to the food with its importance
as well as its relevance in life.
7. I read and listened to the story "Jerry Decided To Buy a Gun." History shows us that idealizing what we see in movies can lead us to make impulsive and dangerous decisions. I loved the dynamic of reading and listening to the story.
8. I used Natural Readers and will continue to use it to improve my pronunciation
1. I accessed Lyrics Training and chose the song “As It Was” by Harry Styles. I completed the lyrics at an intermediate level. This activity helped me improve my listening skills because I had to focus on pronunciation and fast speech. It also helped me recognize vocabulary in context.
ReplyDelete2. My main difficulty when learning English is grammar, especially verb tenses. I also struggle with remembering new vocabulary. To improve, I will:
- Write new words in a vocabulary notebook with examples.
- Practice grammar exercises weekly.
- Watch videos in English with subtitles.
- Record myself speaking to improve pronunciation.
- Read short texts to strengthen comprehension.
- These strategies will help me be more consistent and autonomous.
3. I entered Perfect English Grammar to review the simple past tense. I practiced regular and irregular verbs and completed interactive exercises. I learned how to form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences correctly. I realized I need to reinforce irregular verbs.
4. I registered on English Central and watched a video about daily routines. I understood most of the content, but I repeated some parts to improve comprehension. Practicing pronunciation by repeating sentences helped me feel more confident.
5. I explored Loora AI to practice speaking. I talked about my daily routine and personal interests. The app corrected my mistakes and gave immediate feedback, which helped me improve my fluency.
6. I chose a listening activity from Listen A Minute. The topic was about food. The activity helped me identify main ideas and improve my listening comprehension.
7. I listened to and read “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. The story is about a couple who sacrifice their most valuable possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other. It teaches an important lesson about love and generosity.
8. I used Natural Reader to listen to a paragraph and then recorded my voice on Vocaroo. When I compared both versions, I noticed I need to improve my fluency and the pronunciation of past tense endings.
María Isabella Giraldo Carvajal
1. I chose the song “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus. I like pop music because it is catchy and easy to understand. Music also helps me improve my listening skills and pronunciation.
ReplyDelete2.
1. Watching movies in English with English subtitles.
2. Using flashcards to learn new vocabulary.
3. Practicing speaking with an AI app daily.
4. Reading short news articles in English.
5. Listening to music in English to improve comprehension and pronunciation.
3. I entered the British Council LearnEnglish website. I learned how to use “did” in questions and reinforced the difference between regular and irregular verbs.
4. I watched a video about daily routines. My listening skills were good; however, I need to practice the pronunciation of some verbs in the third person.
5. I used Duolingo on my cell phone. I practiced basic conversations and greetings in formal and informal contexts.
6. I did a listening activity about a weather report. I understood the main information, especially the temperature and clothing recommendations.
7. Listen and Read a Story
I listened to “The Tortoise and the Hare.” It is a story about a race between a fast rabbit and a slow turtle. The turtle wins because he never gives up.
8. For the pronunciation activity, I worked with the sentence: “Learning a new language is an adventure.” First, I listened to the audio using Natural Reader to focus on stress and intonation. After that, I recorded my voice on Vocaroo. The result was good overall, although I noticed I still need to improve the pronunciation of the word “adventure.”
Kelly Dariana López Gómez
Sebastian Andrey Alvarez Tamayo
ReplyDelete1.) I listened to "Rewrite the Stars" on medium difficulty. I find it really hard to listen and fill in the gaps in the songs because my English is mid, but I try. On the other hand, I listen to music of almost every genre.
2.) My biggest problem with the language is prepositions and listening comprehension; I simply can't remember the word order and I struggle to understand it. My strategies for improvement are:
a. Watch movies in English with Spanish subtitles and then watch them again with English subtitles
b. Fill in mini cards with unknown words and their translation.
c. Practicing speaking with Friends or IA
d. Reading comics, manga, news; in English.
e. Write on a piece of paper and listen to songs in English, noting down the words that I find most difficult to understand.
3.) I entered the to the English website to review and practice regular and irregular verbs and understand them better. I tried doing grammar exercises, but I'm having a lot of trouble remembering them.
4.) I saw a video on English Central about "When is your job interview?". I didn't understand most of it, but I repeated some parts to improve my comprehension.
5.) I used Loora to practice grammar in everyday sentences. The app corrected my mistakes, but I still struggle to understand it.
6.) I chose the ESL video link; it's simple and easy to understand. I was able to do listening comprehension tests to improve my listening skills, although I'm still making mistakes.
7.) I listened and read the story of "A missing cat." This story recounts Mrs. Brown's desperation and efforts to find his son.
8.) I used Natural Reader to store a portion of the story "A missed cat" and then used vocaroo to listen to how similar my pronunciation was, but I realized I have a lot to improve.
Shaden Absari Vega Garrido
ReplyDelete1) The type of music I like to listen to in English is pop. I like it because the songs have very beautiful lyrics that talk about love and also other romantic things. I entered Lyrics Training and listened to “If We Have Each Other” by Alec Benjamin at an intermediate level, completing the missing spaces. It was a little difficult because the song is a bit fast, but I completed it by listening very carefully.
2) One of the difficulties when learning English is that I do not have much vocabulary. I also feel lazy sometimes or I do not have much motivation to learn because I get frustrated very easily. The strategies I will use are:
* I am going to be patient, because learning a language is not easy and it does not happen overnight. I will be persistent and learn at my own pace, using things that catch my attention, so I can enjoy learning and not give up.
* I will choose songs and first learn their meaning in Spanish, and after that I will listen to them in English, making a comparison and trying to translate.
* I will look for educational images that have common texts used often in informal conversations, because I want to learn that and not only focus on formal language.
3) I entered an online grammar website and did some exercises on the simple present with positive sentences. I also did a level 2 test on the present progressive. I do not think it was very difficult; I did it very well and had almost no mistakes.
4) I entered Ororo TV and watched the video “How Populations Grow and Change: Crash Course Geography #33”. My listening comprehension was not bad, but not very good either. My pronunciation was a little bad; I do not have much fluency and I speak like a slow and robotic speaker.
5) I used Loora to practice words, their meanings, and their pronunciation. The pronunciation was a little difficult.
6) I entered ELLLO and did the activity “100+ Grammar Conversations, Be Verbs - Introductions”.
7) I read “A Bad Case of Stripes” read by Sean Astin. I tried to relate the subtitle words with what he was saying, but even so, I understood very little.
8) I used Howjsay to learn how to pronounce basic words and necessary phrases, like asking where the bathroom is and directions.