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.
Carolain Mercado Cárdenas
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training. Then, I listened to and completed the intermediate-level song “Beauty and a Beat” by Justin Bieber, because ever since Coachella, I can’t stop listening to it. He’s not my favorite artist, but it does bring back a lot of nostalgia for me.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are writing and listening. I think these strategies would help me:
A. Write a journal in English to record your daily life experiences.
B. Read the song lyrics first to understand them better.
C. Use natural word associations, such as opposites.
D. Compose sentences with the words you are studying.
E. Write book reports, film reviews, etc.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and learned a little about the differences between adjectives and adverbs.
4. I visited the website “English Central Videos” and watched the video “Breakfast in Japan vs. in America.” My pronunciation and listening skills were good; I understood everything and spoke well.
5. I used Scispace AI and had a conversation with it. I told it about my favorite hobbies and asked it to correct my mistakes.
6. I chose the ELLLO website and listened to conversations that used possessives.
7. I listened to the story called “A Missing Cat.” It's about a woman who lost her cat and did everything she could to get it back, but she didn't succeed.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a short conversation; I listened to it to make sure I knew how the words were pronounced.
Saulo Alexander ruiz galvis
ReplyDelete1. in this activity my choose is creep from radio head, this song is slow but i lose de activity avery time.
2. i like this strategies:
-Put the words and their definitions on individual cards. Include a sample sentence that illustrates how the word may be used in context.
-Be on the lookout for rules. Don't wait for someone to point out a rule. Look for it yourself.
-Choose a song or singer that you enjoy!
-If you know the song is going to be difficult for you to hear clearly, read the lyrics first.
-Find songs that have got printed lyrics (words). Even native speakers often mishear the words of some songs. So having the lyrics available is really vital when listening in a second language.
3. i visit english grammar online, in this site i study the simple past, i check your rules and practice with the exercise about completing the sentence with was or were.
4. in this activity i see the video ordering fast food, in dont was difficult, i complet the quiz at 100%
5. i constantly check spelling in english with gemminy and chap gpt, and sometimes i have conversations simples with AI
6. for this point i chose hello-adelle, the song is very long but your pronunciation is very clear
7. i chose the listen a minute, lesson of accidents. he talking about accidents in your life, he say the most accidents takes place in your home but he have a friend more unfortunate.
8. in this lesson i speak with maria, the conversation its short, she tell my your nickname (mari) and she spell you last name, which is torres
CAROLINA LOPEZ PORTILLO
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training and chose the song “Camera” by Ed Sheeran. I listened to the song and completed the missing lyrics. It was a fun activity because I like listening to music in English. My favorite kind of music is romantic music.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are listening, speaking, and vocabulary. These are five strategies I would include in my personal learning plan:
- Watch movies and series in English with subtitles.
- Listen to English songs and read the lyrics.
-Practice speaking English every day.
- Learn new vocabulary and use it in sentences.
- Read short texts and stories in English.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and practiced the past tense. I learned that we use the simple past to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past. I also practiced regular and irregular verbs.
4. I visited English Central Videos and watched a lesson about travel and tourism. The video was interesting and helped me learn new vocabulary. My listening was good, but I need more practice with pronunciation and speaking.
5. I used an AI app called ChatGPT to practice English. I had a short conversation about my daily routine and asked it to correct some sentences. It helped me identify my mistakes and learn new expressions.
6. I chose the ELLLO website and listened to an activity about daily activities and routines. I practiced my listening comprehension and learned some new words and expressions.
7. I listened to a story called “The Gift”. It is about a person who receives a special gift and learns an important lesson about appreciating the people and things in life. I liked the story because it was easy to understand and had a positive message.
8. I used a Natural Reader to practice my pronunciation. I listened to the pronunciation of some English sentences and then repeated them. After that, I recorded my voice and compared it with the natural reader. I noticed that I need to improve my pronunciation and intonation.
Zayra Nuñez Causil
ReplyDelete1. I like romantic music. I practiced with "Perfec" and "Wonderwall" by listening to and completing the lyrics of each song.
2. Make cards with the words and their meanings
Use word associations. such as opposites
Learn and study the grammar rules and do exercises to understand them
Practice with friends by having repeated conversations in English
Watch well-known movies with subtitles to try to find the logic
3. I visited grammar exercises, using the crossword puzzle game to learn the past tense of the verbs they gave me there.
4. I visited the ESLvideo website, watched the video for Adele's song "Hello," and answered the corresponding questionnaire. I learned a little about pronunciation and the logic of the lyrics.
5. Chattybots, I watched a video and completed a questionnaire about Maria's daily life.
6. I read and listened to the audio of the text. A Missing Cat
7. Listen A life- saving cow, Nancy He was taking his cows to higher ground because the rains had caused the river level to rise when he tripped and hit his head on a Lizzie managed to pull the log out of the river and reach higher ground when the waters receded. Nancy He went back to the high ground and Lizzie had disappeared along with 19 cows she lost, and Nancy said she owed her her life.
8. I practiced with Ava, adjusting the audio speed to better understand and then repeating or trying to imitate her pronunciation
Denis David Delgado Gonzalez
ReplyDelete1.I like ballads,rock and american rap.
2.My difficulty is in listening and i am thinking about:
-ello
-eslvideo
-lingo clip
and i need some practices about speaking:
-vocaroo
-Eslfast
to practice my listening and be better.
3. My favorite page for learning grammar is English grammar exercises because it is very intuitive and easy to use.
4. My strategy for practicing my listening is watching documentaries in English because the way of speaking in these videos is very easy for listening.
5.The AI app i`m using is Chatty bots by Eslvideo and also Loora app it is like a personal tutor for learning very well.
6.I am using the same tools of the second point:
-ELLO
-EslVideo
7. I read this story “The bear's breakfast” is a good story about a bear and her food.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a short conversation; I listened to it to make sure I knew how the words were pronounced.
Salomé Moreno Ramírez
ReplyDeleteActivity Exploring your blog
I chose the song "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit for the first activity on LyricsTraining. I listened to it and completed the intermediate level. I really like this song because its beats and lyrics make me feel very excited. I always put it on whenever I feel sad, feel like something is going wrong, or lack confidence. It also reminds me of when my father and I used to listen to music together, which makes me feel happy.
2 The aspects that I can say are more difficult to me i think that are
Listening and complete by myself any tense
The grammatical rules
Pronunciation long tenses or complex words
3.
I visited the grammar exercise website and explored all the exercises in the left corner. I practiced positive and negative adjectives, other verbs, the present simple, articles, nouns for small birds, prepositions, and things like that. I also saw a little bit of the vocabulary explanations and exercises. Both are great websites.
4.
I entered the English Central videos website. I registered and selected my level. Then, I started to practice my pronunciation with videos such as Australia Is My Country and My Favourite Adventure Movie. I practiced my reasoning skills and improved my pronunciation and vocabulary with the microphone in each video.
5.
I used Eva Easton to practice talking with other people and remember their words. Then, I entered Natural Readers and listened to podcasts. After that, I had a conversation with the AI, talking about our countries, hobbies, activities, if we have pets or not, and something like that.
6.
In the listening part, I chose Listen a Minute. It is like a short quiz where you have to listen to a short audio, and then it gives you an activity about that audio. Then, I practiced with the reading section and read stories. Here, I read When It Happens by Margaret Atwood and other stories like Sherlock Holmes.
7.
I entered the TV series and movies section and chose ELS videos. I did a quiz about how to order fast food in English. Then, I entered Storynory and read The Lamb.
8.
For pronunciation, I used the Text to Speech website and wrote a message in the page. You can see the pronunciation of those words and use different types of voices in English for the text.
In general
In general, the blog is a very comfortable alternative for people who cannot feel comfortable in the classroom because they can practice individually or alone, and learn more. Also, there are many people who can be prejudiced and make fun of their classmates. Therefore, I think this blog is super good and gives many alternatives to people who do not have the confidence to speak in English.
Juan José ardila cano
ReplyDelete1 I chose the song "Lemon Tree." I picked it because I used to practice English with my dad when I was little, and I remember that "Lemon Tree" was one of the first English songs I learned. I did the activity on the intermediate level and made 11 mistakes.
I really like rap, reggaeton, and electronic music.
2 I like these strategies:
• Find songs that have got printed lyrics (words). Even native speakers often mishear the words of some songs. So having the lyrics available is really vital when listening in a second language.
• Read something with lots of pictures.
• Practice situations when you are alone, perhaps in front of a mirror. Imagine introducing yourself, disagreeing with someone's ideas, being interviewed or asking for information. If you can get someone to help, assign parts and do role - playing.
• Write a journal in English to record your daily life experiences.
• Learn the rules. Make sure that you understand how a particular rule works.
I like these strategies because I’m not very good at speaking English—mainly due to shyness and nerves—and I also struggle with grammar rules. Since I enjoy practicing English, I chose the journal activity and the songs with lyrics.
3
I did some activities involving games and recalling a person's physical characteristics. I played a game where I had to guess which character was another character's love interest; it presented options based on visual traits, and I had to make a choice according to the clues provided. It went well; I explored more of the site and briefly reviewed the vocabulary explanations and the corresponding exercises.
4 I visited the English Center site, where there were many levels to choose from and practice with. Personally, I chose the beginner level and started a video called "Talking About Movies." The activity involved watching a video, selecting word definitions, and finally chatting with a robot that asked me questions I had to answer using the correct grammatical tense. I learned a lot about pronunciation and vocabulary.
5
I practiced with Gemini; I asked the AI to speak with me in English and ask questions about my daily routine. I also asked it to correct my pronunciation and grammar. I made a few mistakes, but I enjoyed the conversation.
6 I took a quiz based on Adele's song "Hello"; while listening to the song, I had to fill in the missing lyrics. Afterward, I got my total score, and I got 86% of the answers correct.
7
I visited the "Listen and Read Short Stories" site. I chose the story about Sara, who woke up to withdraw some cash and then went shopping for a few things. She bought milk near her home, returned to the house, and prepared a delicious breakfast for her husband and son. After listening to and reading the story, I completed a questionnaire about it; the questions asked what she had bought, whether she had children, if her car was new, and so on.
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I used the site to add a text about my daily routine.
Overall, I think the site is a great tool for people who struggle with public speaking in English, as it allows them to learn in a more personal way and follow a unique process.
Thalia Vega Martínez
ReplyDeleteActivity exploring your blog
1. On the LyricsTraining link, I completed the beginner level for the songs "Heartbreak Anniversary" by Giveon and "All of Us" by Zendaya. I chose them specifically because I enjoy listening to them—they were the first songs I learned in English and they make me even more interested in the language.
2. Throughout my life, I have completed several English courses, but speaking fluently and using a broader vocabulary has always been a challenge for me. For this reason, I will include the following strategies in my personal work plan to achieve my goals in English:
• Listening to songs by my favorite English-speaking artists and trying to translate them
• Translating texts I enjoy reading, such as manga and comics
• Reading out loud repeatedly until I memorize new words
• Trying to find associations with the words I learn
• Studying the specific contexts in which each new word can be used
3. To practice grammar, I visited the Englisch-Hilfen website. Not only did I learn the structure of the simple past tense, but I was also able to remember how to use and apply it in daily life when telling a story in English.
4. I watched and listened to the video titled "Job Interview." At first, it was easy because it used common vocabulary from a familiar conversational context, but as it progressed, I felt the pace sped up and it became harder to understand. In the end, I completed the quiz about the video with a score of 90%.
5. I used the Chattybots AI on the ESLvideo website. First, I introduced myself and talked about my daily routine. The main area for improvement that stood out to me was my pronunciation.
6. I listened to an audio recording of a conversation between a father and his daughter about her day, and then answered the follow-up comprehension quiz.
7.I listened to and read the story "Stella and the Magic Mirror." It is about a girl named Stella who receives a magic mirror from her grandmother that reveals brief visions of the future. After accidentally revealing that her teacher would find a tarantula in her lunchbox, the school blames her for the prank and punishes her, teaching her that knowing the future can bring serious trouble.
8.For this activity, I used a text titled "Letter to My Body" on the Natural Readers website, as I enjoy reading it from time to time. The native speaker read it much more naturally, made great use of contractions, and did not hesitate on any words, unlike me, as I struggled to pronounce several of them.
Daniel Carvajal Reyes
ReplyDelete1. When I entered Lyrics Training, I listened in intermediate level to two songs there, Hey Jude by The Beatles, because its a song Paul McCartney wrote to support his friend Julian Lennon, and the lyrics are about not giving up even when everything is against you, just do it right. And Happy Xmas (War is over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, this song has a beautiful significated about the vulnerable people in the world.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are writing and listening. I think these strategies would help me:
A: Put the words and their definitions on individual cards. Include a sample sentence that illustrates how the word may be used in context.
B:Learn the rules. Make sure that you understand how a particular rule works.
C: Decide what aspect of your listening you want to improve. Vocabulary? Pronunciation? grammar
D: Read something short and easy to begin with, for example, news headlines, comics, or even signs you find in the streets and public places.
E: Read aloud some of the dialogues in your reading. Or ask someone to read aloud with you. You may find listening to the story more interesting.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and i learned about Irregular and Regular verbs, i learned too difference between simple past, past participle and infinitive verbs. I practiced with multiple-choice exercises using verbs forms.
4. I visited the website English Central Videos, and watched the video “Talking about celebrities.” I did it well, i learned pronunciation and listening
5. I usually use Gemini AI to practice my pronunciation and how I organize my words and ideas; I speak to it using audio, and it corrects the structure of my ideas.
6. I entered to ESL Video, there i practiced Ordering Fast Food in English, I analyzed a conversation where a customer ordered hamburgers with fries, sauce, and a cola a takeout order to be paid for by card.
7. I entered to Listen and Read short stories, i read a story called Sara Went Shopping, and afterwards I had to answer five questions based on the text; I achieved an 80% success rate.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a conversation about my life, my hobbies, and my daily activities; I read it myself first, and then I listened to Thomas read it. It went really well, I just need to tweak a few details.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Sarita Ceballos Hincapie
1. I visited the Lyrics Trainning website and explored the page. I really enjoyed this tool because it motivates me to learn English while listening to my favorite music, my favorite genre is Pop and I chose the song “Still” by Karol G and Bruno Mars.
2. My five strategies for learning English are:
Watch videos in English with subtitles.
Learn new vocabulary from songs and series.
Put my phone in English mode.
Practice every day in duolingo to write and read.
Read English stories that have pictures or photographs.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and decided to study how to conjugate verbs in different tenses. The exercises helped me improve a little and recognize common mistakes.
4. I explored a website with videos and lessons in English and watched a video about daily routines and communication.
5. I spoke with a chatbot; it really helped me correct my vocabulary and pronunciation.
6. I chose a listening comprehension activity about hobbies and free time. First, I listened to the audio, and then I answered some questions. The activity was interesting because I learned new expressions and improved my listening skills
7. On this site, I read and listened to "Sara Went Shopping." I find it very difficult to read and listen at the same time, but I understood a few things.
8. I practiced my pronunciation with Natural Readers and recorded my voice with Vocaroo. My pronunciation is not perfect yet, but I can see my progress and I feel more confident speaking English.
Karla Alejandra Lora Bravo
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training and chose the song “Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars. I listened to the song and completed the missing lyrics at an intermediate level. I chose this song because I really like its rhythm and I enjoy listening to it. My favorite kind of music is romantic and pop music, but I also like songs with an upbeat rhythm that make me want to dance.
2. One of my main difficulties when learning English is listening, pronunciation, and grammar, especially when people speak fast or when I have to use verb tenses correctly.
The five strategies I will include in my work plan are:
Learn English by watching a series. First, I will watch it with Spanish subtitles and, little by little, I will start using English subtitles.
2. Listen to songs in English and read the lyrics to understand better what they are saying.
3. Practice my pronunciation by speaking in English from time to time, repeating words and phrases that are difficult for me, and writing down the new words I learn.
4. Do grammar exercises to better understand the topics that are difficult for me.
5. Try to write small things in English, like sentences or short texts, to practice what I am learning.
3. I entered Grammar Exercises and practiced the past tense. I learned that we use the past to talk about actions or things that already happened. I also reviewed regular verbs, which usually end in -ed, and irregular verbs that change, like go, went and see, saw. I did some exercises and they helped me remember better how to use the past tense.
4. I entered English Central Videos and chose a video about travel. First, I watched it and then I did the listening and pronunciation activities. I think my listening was good, although some words were difficult to understand when they spoke fast. My pronunciation was good too, but I still need to practice some words to say them better.
5. I used ChatGPT to practice English. I talked about my daily routine and the things I like. I also asked it to correct me when I wrote something wrong. It helped me practice new words and see how I could write some sentences better in English.
6. I entered ELLLO and did a listening activity about daily routines. I listened to a short conversation and then answered some questions about what I understood. I liked the activity because I could practice my listening and learn some new expressions.
7. I listened to the story “The Gift.” It is about a person who receives a special gift and learns to appreciate the things they have. The story was easy to understand, and I could follow it while listening.
8. I used Natural Reader to listen to the pronunciation of some sentences in English. Then I repeated them and recorded my voice on Vocaroo to compare it with the Natural Reader voice. It helped me notice some words that I still need to practice to pronounce better.
Jair Quiñones Cortes
ReplyDelete1. The nusic I chose was ”Hello” by Adele; I like pop and rock.
2. I struggle most with listening and, to some extent, speaking. Strategies I would apply in my work plan:
- Listening to conversations between people.
- Practicing speaking with another person.
- Avoiding memorizing isolated words (focusing instead on practicing phrases in context) Stopping the habit of translating everything in my head.
3. I visited the grammar exercise and I learned to apply rules and principles that allow words to be combined correctly.
4. I visited the website ”ESL Video”, and watch the video ”Hello” by Adele. I did well, with a score of 86%. I got 19 out of 22 right.
5. Chattybots, I really liked the activities; they helped me a bit with my listening skills.
6. At this point, listen ”Impossible ” by James Arthur. I didn`t do so well on this one, because it socunds very fast.
7. I read ”Sleepy Star ” by Bertie Fraser, it refers primarily to two popular concepts related to rest.
8. I used NaturalReader, and it really helped with my pronunciation; I would listen to how Brooks pronounced the words several times and then repeat them. At first, I couldn`t get it right, but after repeating it a few times, my pronunciation improved significantly.
María Fernanda Pimienta Mora
ReplyDelete1. I entered into “lyrics training”, I listened to and completed the song “ABC” by Jackson 5, because Michael Jackson is my favorite artist for as long as i can remember; and “ABC” is a song i really like and it makes me remember my childhood.
2. I think grammar is very difficult for me because I find it difficult to learn and remember all the rules. I try to improve my grammar:
- Using Duolingo and talk with its IA.
-. I Will begin to practice it with the page English Grammar Online in the category of grammar doing exercises.
- I Will use the page the teacher gave us englisch-hilfen.de
- Reading books and take attention in its grammar
- See movies in english and try to see it without subtitles
3. I enter in “English Grammar Online” and do the exercises on simple past, i try to remember the things i was learn but i want to practice more.
4. I use listen a minute and listen a audio of art, was very interesting and has activities I can do after listen the audio, i want practice a little of listening but understand much i was thinking
5. I use ELSA isn´t completely free but is very useful to practice the listening and speaking
6. I entered into ELLLO and I listen the audio “photo etiquette”, they talk about see the phone of the other people in a bus is a action disrespectful, the girl critique take photo to the food and to her is inappropriate take photos in historic places, also they talk about how important it is to live the moment and not just take photos, and how much the art of photography has been devalued by the everyday use the camera of the phones.
7. I read the chapter 1 of the part one, of the book “1984” written for George Orwell. In this chapter they give us a little context of the situation was living in that moment, they live in constant vigilance and they have to live with caution full time and this it made them go into automatic pilot, everything is run by the government, there was the ministry of the truth it was the controlled the notice, entertained, education and art. The ministry of the peace, it was charge of the war. The ministry of love this was maintained the law and order. And the ministry of the abundance it was the responsible of the economic affair. Something that made a strong impression it was the slogan of the political party “war is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength”. Winston buy a notebook in a store of “free trade”, it was supposed to be forbidden for civil servants come in those stores but they don’t have a law is not strictly prohibited, just if he was uncovered, he could be punished with the death or job for 25 years in a forced labor camp.
8. I used Natural Readers and I give it a short history to try how I should use it, I think I have a good pronunciation, I have to practice more for improve but in this moment is not so bad.
Samuel Arboleda Tabares
ReplyDelete1. I play in lyricstraining. Then, I listened to and completed level 1 “do i wanna know?” by Arctic Monkeys, that song is incredible for me, because it's a single for the most important Rock groups in history, so my favorites songs.
2. I read the different strategies to improve my English and chose listening as my principal aspect for learning this semester. I checked all the text, but I will try the other things after.
8. I watched an article about the Chinese origin universe and humans. This text about pagu, he was living inside an egg, when that's exploiting, generated yin and yang. The equilibrate between pares, its a principal point for the world
3. On Ororo TV, I watched a video from “The Ellen Show”, specifically the one with Meghan Trainor. I remember her from a catchy song from years ago. My favorite thing about English is listening to it.
4. I explored level 1 of Chattybots, talking with Maria. I like practicing languages with the help of artificial intelligence.
5. I received a free lesson on LSDPOD. I did not like the website very much because it was not very intuitive.
6. On one of the reading websites, I looked at the English version of “1984” by George Orwell. This is one of the books I have started reading, and I particularly like it because it is still relevant today.
Josef Beltran Moissl
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training. Then, I listened to and completed the intermediate-level song "honey bee" by Olivia Rodrigo, because, I can't stop listening to it. She is my favorite artist, and her music make me feel very happy in the moments I feel sad.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are listening. I think these strategies would help me:
A. Use natural word associations, such as opposites. For instance, cold and hot, brother and sister.
B. Learn the rules. Make sure that you understand how a particular rule works.
C. Read something with lots of pictures.
D. Make friends from English speaking countries.
E. listen songs and series in English for improve my listening.
3. I browsed Agenda Web to practice past tense exercises. I learned how to use regular and irregular verbs correctly and when to apply the simple past versus the past continuous.
4.I visited the BBC Learning English website and watched the lesson “Can apps teach you a language?” I found the topic interesting and easy to follow. My listening skills were good because I understood most of the information, and I think my pronunciation was good too. The activity helped me learn some new vocabulary and practice my English.
5. I used ELSA Speak, an AI app for practicing English. It was really cool to communicate with the AI and have a conversation in English. I practiced listening and speaking, and I learned how to understand words that seemed complicated to me before. It was a fun experience and helped me feel more confident with my English.
6. I chose the ELLLO website and listened to conversations that used possessives.
7.I listened the story called “Jerry decided to buy a gun” in this story We are told that Jerry really likes gangster stories and everything related to that. Because of this, he decides to save money to buy a gun. In the end, after getting it, a mistake of his own leads him to end up in the same place that he was so interested in: a prison.
8. I tried NaturalReader and created a small dialogue. After that, I listened to the audio to practice the pronunciation and understand better how the words should sound.
Luna Gutierrez Madera
ReplyDelete1. The song I chose was “Pork Soda” by Animal Glass. I chose it because I had not listened to it for a long time, and I had forgotten how much I liked it. I like many types of music, so I do not have a favorite type of music.
2. My main difficulties with English are listening, grammar, and pronunciation.
• Learn the rules. Make sure you understand how each rule works.
• Be patient. It is impossible to learn, and even more difficult to remember, all the rules in a limited time. Work on your grammar constantly. Learning one rule at a time, practicing a lot, and reviewing are fundamental principles.
• Try to find songs that fit your goal and level. Do the songs have the vocabulary or pronunciation you want to practice? Do you prefer songs with a story and a wide vocabulary, or songs with a lot of repetition?
• Choose a song or a singer that you like!
• Practice reading aloud: ask someone to check your pronunciation and intonation, or record yourself and analyze the way you speak.
3. I used the Grammar Exercises website. I learned that I need to study grammar more because some parts of the exercises were difficult for me.
4. I used English Central Videos and watched the video “David Gets in Trouble.” My listening was good, and my pronunciation was also good, although I made some mistakes.
5. I used the Chattybots app. I practiced pronunciation and verbs. We talked about our night routine.
6. I visited the ELLO website. I completed an activity where I had to listen to two people talking about a shopping mall and answer multiple-choice questions.
7. I listened to and read the story “Jerry Decided to Buy a Gun.” The story is about a man named Jerry who is obsessed with gangster movies. Because of this, he decides to buy a gun, but things go wrong for him.
8. I used Natural Reader and put a fragment from a book into the tool. Then, I recorded my voice with my cellphone. When I listened to my recording, I understood very little of what I said.
I am Alejandro Guisao Restrepo
ReplyDeleteFirst, I looked for the LyricsTraining link. Then, I listened to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. Afterward, I was able to complete the intermediate level with only four errors. I chose this song because I really like rock and pop music.
I think my principal problem when I want to learn English is listening and speaking skills. I believe that strategies would me help are:
Doing Duolingo lesson every day
Watch videos in English on apps.
Singing songs I like in English.
Playing video games in English with subtitles.
Trying to speak English with my best friend, since he is at a C1 level
I visited the Grammar Exercises website and reviewed the simple past a bit, and looked at the list of irregular verbs. Then, complete two activities
I visited the video website English Central. I selected my level. Then, I watched a video titled "How OpenAI Got Its First Supercomputer." Afterward, I completed writing and speaking activities based on this story.
I used ChatGPT and gave it a prompt to have a short conversation via voice chat about my daily routine; I answered a few questions, and at the end, it gave me recommendations on how to improve my answers.
I chose the ELLO website and listened to a conversation about things to do in Portugal between a Portuguese woman and a South African man. Then, I completed the two activities.
I visited the link to listen to and read stories; there, I checked the description and read a brief excerpt from the first chapter of “Animal Farm”, George Orwell’s fable about a failed workers' revolution. It is a very interesting literary work, notable both for being a captivating story and for its allegorical nature.
I used Natural Reader to listen to the pronunciation of a sentence containing complex words like "genuinely," "schedule," and "surprisingly." Then, I used the "Ethan" voice, listened to the intonation, and recorded myself repeating it on Vocaroo.
Finally, I recognize that the blog contains a wealth of excellent material for independent English learning and improvement, which could be incredibly useful for the PPW.
Sara Isabel Trujillo Hernandez.
ReplyDelete1. I could hear the pop music and one of my favorite songs is honeybee and drop dead by Olivia Rodrigo, I could analyze her songs and I could learn new words, and enjoy these songs
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are writing, grammar and vocabulary. I think these strategies would help me:
• Write the unfamiliar word and its definition on a card. Include an example using the word in context.
• Learn new words by making natural associations, such as antonyms or synonyms.
• Study grammatical rules. Make sure I understand them well. Do exercises to grasp them.
• Start by reading something short in English, for example, news headlines, comics, or short stories.
• Read stories in English that have drawings or photographs.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercise website, did several exercises on adjectives, and learned when to use an adverb or adjective and when to
add the "-ly" ending.
4. I watched the video titled "Music is a Force" and realized my listening skills are coming along really well because I understood everything; my pronunciation is good too, though I still make mistakes with some words.
5. I used Scispace AI and had a conversation with it. I talking about my interests and the music to listen every day and my favorite artist. This AI corrected my mistakes and this AI showed me how to speak more naturally.
6. I visited the "Listen a Minute" website and did the lesson on bad habits; it talks about the bad habits young people have and the habits they wish people would stop doing.
7. Listen to the story "A Missing Cat." It is about a 56-year-old woman who has been searching for her cat, missing for over a month, and calls the police, who get angry with her.
8. I practiced with "Natural Readers" using a short story and compared it to my pronunciation; I realized I'm missing a more native accent, especially when pronouncing the "t"s.
Santiago Suarez Celis
ReplyDelete1.
In this part, I listened to the song “I Was Made for Lovin’You “ by Kiss. In this song I would complete the phrases while I listened to the song.
2.
°Learn the rules. Make sure that you understand how a particular rule works.
°Be patient. It is impossible to learn, much less remember all the rules in a limited period of time. Work on your grammar diligently. One rule at a time and lots of practice and reviewing are good operating principles.
°Put the words and their definitions on individual cards. Include a sample sentence that illustrates how the word may be used in context.
°Read something with lots of pictures.
°Make friends from English speaking countries.
These lists are my goal for learning English and I can communicate better in this language.
3. In this part of grammar, it was very difficult because I couldn't remember the rules of the grammar. When I would like to study this part and learn more, I can remember all the rules of grammar.
4. In this activity I used to learn English with movies. I liked this part very much because I am practicing my listening and my vocabulary.
5. I visited the AI chattybots, but I don't like it because I can't interact with it. I prefer Gemini, because with it I can learn grammar and vocabulary better
6. For this activity I chose to listen for a minute. In the activity E-mail, here I can listen while reading the texts.
7. The story that I chose was about the food fight that erupted in prison. This activity reminded me that I have to learn more vocabulary and grammar.
8.I chose this activity ”talking dictionary”; it is very interesting because I recall the pronunciation while listening, and I learned more meanings.
Danilo Velasquez Alviar
ReplyDelete1. I entered in Lyrics Training and chose the song "Lonely" by Akon at the intermediate level. It was a somewhat difficult song; he's a singer whose songs I really like.
2. The aspects I find most difficult in English are listening and speaking; some strategies that might help me are:
- Choose a song or singer that you enjoy!
- Decide what aspect of your listening you want to improve. Vocabulary? Pronunciation? grammar?
- Visit a former English teacher or your tutor. Teachers like to hear how their students are doing.
- Read something with lots of pictures.
- If you know the song is going to be difficult for you to hear clearly, read the lyrics first.
3. I visited the grammar exercises website and learned a little about the simple present tense and its auxiliary tense.
4. I visited the "English Central Videos" website and watched the video "Countries and Languages". I understood a little bit, but my listening and pronunciation skills were just okay.
5. I used Gemini AI and talked about the natural phenomena happening in the world, and I asked it to correct my mistakes.
6. I visited the ELLLO website and saw a video about "Guess the celebrity"?
7. I heard the story "The Stolen Bicycle" and it's about a monkey who steals a bicycle and gets indignant and shouts "thief!" when a bear takes it away from him in the same way.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a short text, then listened to it for comparison.
Miguel Angel Salcedo Botero
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training. Then, I listened to and completed the intermediate-level song “Flashing Lights” by Kendrick Lamar because I like it a lot. It was a good activity to practice my listening skills and learn new words.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are a little bit of everything, especially speaking, listening, writing, and grammar. I think these strategies would help me:
A. Practice speaking English with a partner or an AI.
B. Listen to songs and read the lyrics.
C. Write a journal in English about my daily life.
D. Compose sentences with the words I am studying.
E. Review grammar rules and do exercises.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and learned a little about the articles “a,” “an,” and “the.” I learned that we use “a” and “an” for one thing in general and “the” for something specific.
4. I visited the English Central Videos website and watched a short video about daily activities. I practiced my listening and pronunciation skills. I understood most of the video and learned some new expressions in English.
5. I used Gemini AI and had a conversation about the articles “a,” “an,” and “the.” I practiced making sentences and asked it to correct my mistakes. It helped me understand the topic better.
6. I visited the ELLLO website and listened to conversations about articles. I practiced my listening skills and learned how to use “a,” “an,” and “the” in everyday conversations.
7. I listened to the story called “Little Red Riding Hood.” It is about a girl who visits her grandmother and meets a wolf on the way. I practiced my listening skills and learned new vocabulary.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a short text about my daily life. I listened to it to make sure I knew how the words were pronounced. It helped me practice my pronunciation and listening skills.
Stiven Alexander Lopez Pantoja
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training. Then, I listened to and completed the easy-level two songs "Hit the road Jack" by Ray Charles and "City of the stars" by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone from the movie LaLaLand, i really like those songs because they connect my world of music with my emotional world.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are writing, speaking and listening, I think these strategies would help me:
a. Choose a song or singer for me to enjoy
b. Practice conversations when I'm alone
c. Practice Reading aloud
d. Write films and music reviews
e. Listen to the song with a friend
3. I visited the web Grammar Exercises and learning ending -ed in the simple past with the crossword
4. in this activity i see the videoclip of the song What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong, and I realice the quiz with 100%
5. I used languatalk to talk about my musical tastes and vocabulary
6. I visited ELLLO website and listened to conversation about music, and realice the quiz
7. I listened to the story called "Your Eyes". It is about The eye sends images to the brain, which flips them upright and helps us see clearly, sometimes with corrective lenses.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a short text about my musical experiences, I listened the pronunciation and practice reading aloud.
Andres Santiago Payan Castro
ReplyDelete1. in this activity my choose is creep by radio head, this song is slow and i like it because i trying to learn to play it on drums
2. What I want to achieve is to learn to listen to and distinguish English words, and to improve my listening and comprehension skills.
2.1 Use all the apps on my phone in English to get used to it
2.2 read a little books small, short news and texts of sports
2.3 listening many songs of my artists favorite in english for learn common things
2.4 write about things that happend during my day
2.5 Compose sentences with the words you are studying.
3.I visited the 'Adjective or Adverb' grammar exercises website and learned how to use them correctly
4.I used the Lingo Clip website again, where I listened to more favorite songs and I was able to improve my listening by taking a quiz
5. I used the chatbots to practice my vocabulary, saying things like where I'm from and talking about it.
6. I chose ESLvideos.com and the video is Ordering Fast Food in English, where I was able to understand and answer the quiz correctly.
7. i listened to the story ´´sara went shopping´´ its about Sara Smith, a 30-year-old married mother of two from Pasadena, took a one-hour morning shopping trip to buy a discounted toaster at Barget and milk at MilkPlus before returning home to wake her family and make them breakfast.
8.I used Natural Readers and wrote a short conversation; I listened to it to make sure I knew how the words were pronounced.
Kevin Felipe Gutierrez
ReplyDelete1.I use the web site lingo clip in “lyrics training” and This website is very usefull for learn abou vocabulary and pronunciaton, also i enjoy learn in it.
2.For me learning English is gratifyin, but the most dificult dimensions of english are the listening and the speaking, by This are my five strategies:
- A. I Will start to speaking at the front of a mirror.
- B. Listen english songs and translate these in my mind
- C. I am going to do personals analistics of my english level more often.
- D. Use the lyrics songs for understand and learn new vocabulary and use of conjugation Words.
- E. Read notices and scientist articles for learn more formal vocabulary
3.In the website grammar exercises and english page, I can find all types of topings, vocabulary and grammar rules for learn english in the reading, writing and grammar dimensions.
4.In English Central videos, I was learning about the space and science , in This web page are many short clips about all tems of study and general knowledge.
5.I use ChatGPT for have a conversation about the indigenous communities in Colombian, i generate a prompt, for This the IA correct my mistakes and give me new lessons.
6.I select the ESLvideoswebsite, in the se videos, i listen,repeat and take notes.
7.the big myth is a blog and a forum, in This page are speaking and sharing a conference about the myths, is very interesting, the vocabulary , language and can use the content for a focus educative.
8.I practice in the website “text to Specch”, there i can write text and sentences for listen its pronunciation.
Juan José Salazar García- Ingles 3
ReplyDelete1.The first thing I did was look up one of my favorite English-language artists—Frank Sinatra—and his song "Fly Me to the Moon." I tackled the exercise at an intermediate level, which felt just right, especially since the singer articulated very clearly.
2.One of my weak points in learning English is grammar, and the fact that I don't dedicate enough time to the language.
• I should be more dedicated and responsible regarding my schedule and devote more time to studying.
• Through the blog, I realized I need to review grammar rules and verb tenses more thoroughly by constructing sentences; I also need to prioritize practice to achieve better long-term results.
• Be patient. It is impossible to learn alone to remember all the rules in a short period. Work on your grammar diligently. Tackling one rule at a time, combined with plenty of practice and review, is a sound approach.
• Find songs that come with printed lyrics. Even native speakers often mishear the words in certain songs, so having the lyrics available is crucial when listening in a second language.
• Read some of the dialogues from your reading material aloud or ask someone to read along with you. You might find listening to the story more engaging.
These are the strategies I would implement to improve my English, as I struggle significantly with grammar and vocabulary.
3. I did some English grammar exercises to practice adjectives, adverbs, and a mix of regular and irregular verbs; I struggled a bit with the adverbs, but otherwise, everything went well.
4. I went to the English Central video section and completed the registration and level-setting process. I selected a variety of videos featuring real-life figures like Jeff Bezos, as well as others that were more cartoonish or travel related. Everything went well, but I do need to work more on my listening skills and vocabulary.
5. I spoke with a chatbot about the day's activities, and I spoke with Matteo about food and what we like; to be honest, I might have stumbled a bit while choosing my words, but everything was coherent.
6. Go to the "Listening for a Minute" section and listen to what is said about coffee—whether it is actually good for humans.
7. I chose a short story from the "Listening" section; the title is "Jerry Decided to Buy a Gun." The story revolves around the protagonist's love for gangster movies and his desire to own a gun just like the characters in them.
8. On Natural Readers, I pasted a text that interested me—using words I already knew so I could verify my pronunciation—about study methods for students; this was beneficial because it relates to a setting I might find myself in.
my name is sara nicol correa
ReplyDelete1 I like bachata. I started practicing with song lyrics though not specifically bachata songs but then I listened to a song by Shakira and really enjoyed the activity.
2 The strategies I would use are Learn new words and make sentences with them to understand how to use them, Practice grammar and study the rules to understand them better, Listen to English songs that I like and read the lyrics, Read short texts in English to improve my reading, Practice speaking English out loud to improve my pronunciation.
3 I visited English Grammar. I learned how to identify and correctly use adjectives and adverbs in English.
4 My strategy for practicing my listening is watching videos in English, like “The Devil Wears Prada,” because they help me improve my listening and pronunciation in an entertaining way.
5 I used ChatGPT to practice English. I talked about my daily routine and practiced some phrases. It helped me correct my mistakes and learn new words.
6 I used EnglishCentral Videos to practice my listening. I watched the activity “Talking About Movies.” The video was easy to understand and helped me improve my pronunciation.
7 I listened to and read The Handmaid’s Tale. I have already watched the series and I really liked it, so I decided to do this activity. The story is about Offred, a woman who lives in a society where women have very few rights. She tries to survive and hopes to be free.
8 I used Natural Readers and wrote a conversation. I listened to it to practice my pronunciation and make sure I knew how to pronounce the words.
Juan jose palacio saldarriaga
ReplyDelete1. I chose the song “Save Your Tears” by The Weeknd for the first activity on LyricsTraining. I completed the beginner and advanced levels. I got 25/6 in the first one and 126/40 in the advanced level. I really like trap, pop, reggaeton, house, techno, reggae, jazz fusion, and psychedelic rock.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are writing, grammar, and vocabulary. For my personal work plan, I chose these strategies:
Put new words and their definitions on cards with an example sentence.
Look for grammar rules by myself.
Read texts with pictures.
Write a journal in English about my daily life.
Imitate native speakers’ writing to learn how they organize their texts.
3. I entered the English-Hilfen website and practiced the simple past. I did exercises 1, 2, and 3. The first one was easy, the second one was a little more difficult because it was a crossword, and I had problems with the third one. I learned more about the use of the simple past and realized that I need more practice.
4. I entered the English Central website and registered to practice. I watched videos such as Australia Is My Country and My Favourite Adventure Movie. I practiced listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation with the microphone. It was useful, but sometimes the speakers talked too fast for me.
5. I used an AI app to practice conversation. I had a funny conversation about studies, work, and daily life. I also invited the AI to go on a date, but she rejected my invitation because she was busy with work and studying. She told me to go with my friends instead. It was interesting because I could practice English in a more natural conversation.
6. I chose a listening activity from Listen a Minute. I listened to a short audio and answered the questions about it. I realized that when people speak very fast, it is difficult for me to understand them. I prefer when people speak slowly, so I need to practice more listening.
7. I listened to and read the story “Sara Went Shopping.” It is about Sara, a woman who went shopping and bought a toaster and some milk. Then, she went back home and prepared breakfast for her family. The story was simple and helped me practice my listening and reading.
8. I used Natural Reader to practice my pronunciation. I listened to a short text and then repeated it, comparing my pronunciation with the natural voice. I noticed that I have some problems with long words and pronunciation, so I think this tool can help me improve.
Assly Julianna Ramirez Avila
ReplyDelete1. I entered the LyricsTraining link and completed the activity at the beginner level with the song Photograph by Ed Sheeran. I chose this song because I think it is the only song in English that I like.
2. For me, the most difficult aspects of learning English are listening and writing, and I think these strategies would help me:
A. Listen to songs in English that I like to improve my listening comprehension.
B. Listen to short videos in English, first without subtitles, and then check what I understood by comparing it with the subtitles or the information in the video.
C. Read some dialogues aloud to improve my pronunciation.
D. Carry a notebook to write down interesting words or ideas that I can use later.
E. Practice English conversations when I am alone, imagining different everyday situations.
3. I visited the Gramática Inglesa website and completed an exercise about the simple past. I practiced answering questions using the past simple tense. This exercise helped me practice the use of “did” and past tense verbs.
4. I watched a video about ordering fast food and learned some new vocabulary. I did not understand many things very well, so I need to practice more. I think this activity helped me improve my listening and learn new words.
5. I used the Gemini app, where I had a conversation about what I study. This activity helped me practice expressing my ideas in English and improve my writing skills.
6. I visited the ELLLO website and listened to an activity about family habits. Then, I answered some questions about what I heard. This activity helped me practice my listening skills and understand English better.
7. I listened to a story called “Sarah Went Shopping.” It is about a married woman who has two children and went shopping to buy a toaster.
8. I practiced with Ava by listening to a short story. I adjusted the audio speed to understand it better and then repeated the words, trying to imitate the pronunciation.
Anny Valentina Perdomo Calderon
ReplyDeleteActivity: Exploring Your Blog
1. I entered Lyrics Training and chose the song “Bajo el agua” by Manuel Medrano. I completed the beginner level by listening to the song and filling in the missing lyrics. I chose this song because I really like it. My favorite kinds of music are reggaeton and pop.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are listening and grammar. These are five strategies I would include in my personal learning plan:
* Listen to songs in English and read the lyrics.
* Watch movies and series in English with subtitles.
* Practice grammar exercises regularly.
* Learn new vocabulary and use it in sentences.
* Practice listening to short conversations every day.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and did an English test about the present progressive at level 1. I learned how to use the present progressive to talk about actions that are happening at the moment. I also practiced the correct form of the verb to be with the verb ending in -ing.
4. I visited English Central Videos and watched a beginner level 1 video called “Talking About Movies.” The activity helped me practice my listening and pronunciation. The video was easy to understand, although I need more practice listening to some words and speaking more confidently.
5. I used ChatGPT to have a conversation in English. I talked about different topics and practiced making sentences and answering questions. It helped me practice my vocabulary and grammar and gave me more confidence when communicating in English.
6. I chose ELLLO and watched an A1 video called “Where do you have lunch?” I listened to the conversation and practiced my listening comprehension. I learned some new words and expressions related to food and daily activities.
7. I visited Listen and Read Stories and chose the story “When It Happens.” I listened to and read the story at the same time. It was useful because I could practice my listening and reading skills and understand new words in context.
8. For pronunciation, I used a Text-to-Speech website. I wrote a short text and listened to how the words were pronounced. Then, I repeated the sentences and compared my pronunciation with the natural voice. This helped me identify some words that I need to practice more.
1. Songs to learn English 🎵
ReplyDeleteI chose the song “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd on LyricsTraining. I completed the missing lyrics and listened to the song several times. I like pop and reggaeton music.
2. Learning strategies 💻
The five strategies I will include in my personal learning plan are:
Listen to English songs and read the lyrics.
Learn new vocabulary with flashcards.
Read short texts or stories in English.
Watch videos with English subtitles.
Practice speaking aloud and record my voice.
I think these strategies will help me improve my vocabulary, listening and pronunciation.
3. Grammar practice 📄
I entered Grammar Exercises and practiced the past tense. I learned that it is important to use the correct form of regular and irregular verbs when talking about past situations. I also realized that I need more practice with irregular verbs.
4. Video lesson 📺
I used EnglishCentral Videos and watched a lesson about “My Daily Routine.” I understood most of the video, especially because of the visual information and subtitles. My listening was good, but I need to practice my pronunciation more.
5. AI application 🤖
I explored LanguaTalk. I practiced a simple conversation about my daily routine and my university activities. The AI corrected some of my grammar and pronunciation mistakes. I think it is a useful way to practice speaking English.
6. Listening comprehension 📢
I chose ESL Video and did a listening activity at an intermediate level. I watched the video and answered the questions at the end. Some parts were difficult, so I listened to them more than once. This helped me improve my listening comprehension.
7. Story listening and reading 📖
I listened to “Moley’s Wild Ride” on Storynory while reading the story. I liked it because the narrator spoke clearly and I could understand most of the story. It was also useful for learning new vocabulary.
8. Pronunciation 😀
I used NaturalReaders to listen to a short text. Then I recorded my voice and compared my pronunciation with the audio. It helped me notice some words that I need to pronounce better. I think it is a useful tool to practice before an oral presentation.
I AM JAISON DAVID MOSQUERA RIVAS
DeleteAna Maria Monsalve Henao
ReplyDelete1) I like all kind of music except the vallenato
2)I will include in my personal plan of work this strategies:
a) Listen music in english and write the words in english I understand
b)Read the subtitles in english when I see a movie, a serie or when I listen a podcast and learn to pronounce the words
c)Read comics in English
d)write in the notebook all that I see when I arrive to house
e)Speak in english about a book, about a person or about the life
3) I entered simple past-past progressive.
In the simple past the regular words in the past had the end “ed”, “d” or “ied”, or in some words double the end consonant and ed, but the irregular word in the past changed completely. For Example the word “Love” in the simple past is loved, the word “admit” in the simple past is admitted, the word “play” in the simple past is Played, the word “worry” in the simple past is worried.
In past progressive the words have before have was and after have ing to end or have double the end consonant and ing. For example the word study in the past progressive is was/were studying, the word run in past progressive es was/were running.
4) I saw “are you emotionally mature?” My pronunciation was so-so, and my listening was so-so, but for the subtitles I understanded better.
5) I talked with Cloud about the colors, each one has different emotions and means, but the theory for combining a color with another y this was used in the pictures, paint, clothes and others more.
6) I used the website “listen a minute”, listened to the story about dancing, and I answered the quizzes
7) I listened “Jerry decided to buy a gun”, this story is about that Jerry Loved the gangsters movie, is fanatic, and for this decided to buy a gun, but he hurt himself with de bullet of the gun and after was slimping.
8) I have a problem with the pronunciation of regular and irregular words in the past. With NaturalReader I go to learn. I write a short text about my mom.
Hi, my name is Luis David Cardona Garzon
ReplyDelete1.I visited the LyricsTraining website and listened to a song there. I really enjoyed this tool because it motivates me to learn English. My favorite genre is indie and neo-psychedelic rock, especially Tame Impala, so I chose their song 'The less I Know the better’
2. My five strategies for my personal plan of work:
Study grammar rules.
Constantly practice my listening with the music I like.
Read out loud and use tools to improve my intonation.
Practice using grammar rules by writing more.
Speak more English with my friends.
3.I visited the Grammar Exercises and practiced Simple Past and Past Participles. I also completed different sentence completion exercises to improve my grammar.
4.I went to ESL Videos and searched for a quiz. I found a level 3 mid-advanced quiz about the movie Toy Story, and it was called 'You've Got a Friend in Me, I felt satisfied with my listening and pronunciation skills, and I am very happy because I feel that I have improved.
5.I occasionally practice my English using Gemini and Claude. These AI tools create interactive quizzes for me to improve my learning, and I also use them to ask questions about English verbs and tenses
6. I chose an activity on Listen A Minute about rock 'n' roll. I really liked the narrator's voice, and I enjoyed the topic a lot because I love that kind of music
7.On ELLO, I stopped to listen to and read a short story about life in the 80s, which was the title of the video. From it, I understood the big changes technology has made in social relationships and how we make friends
8.With this tool, I practiced several times how to pronounce words that sound similar. It is important to learn to recognize them when we hear or pronounce them in a conversation so that we can communicate clearly.
Emmanuel Franco Zapata
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training. Then, I listened to and completed the intermediate-level song “Lonely Day” by System of a Down. I chose this song because I really like the band and their music. I enjoyed the activity because I could listen to music and practice my English at the same time.
2. The most difficult parts of learning English for me are listening and speaking. I think these strategies can help me:
A. Watch videos in English with subtitles.
B. Listen to songs in English and read the lyrics.
C. Learn five new words every day.
D. Practice speaking English with an AI.
E. Read short texts in English every day.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and learned about the past tense. I practiced regular and irregular verbs and how to use them to talk about things that happened in the past.
4. I visited the website “English Central Videos” and watched a video about daily routines. My listening skills were good because I understood most of the video. My pronunciation was okay, but I need more practice with some words.
5. I used an AI app and had a conversation with it. I talked about my university, my hobbies, and the things I like to do in my free time. I also asked it to correct my mistakes.
6. I chose the ELLLO website and listened to a conversation about daily activities. I practiced my listening skills and learned some new words.
7. I listened to the story called “A Missing Cat.” It is about a woman who lost her cat. She looked for it in different places and tried to find it, but she could not find it.
8. I used Natural Readers and wrote a short conversation in English. Then, I listened to it to practice the pronunciation of some words and check if I was saying them correctly.
Nicolle Taliana Hernandez Castaño
ReplyDelete1) I listened and completed beginner-level song “Love Story” by Taylor and “Wonderwall” by Oasis, because this is my favorites songs in English.
Wonderwall reminds me of the first book I read.
2) My strategies are
Vocabulary: Put the words and their definitions on individual card.
Grammar: Learn the rules. Make sure that you understand how a particular rule works.
Reading: Read something with lots of pictures and read aloud some of the dialogues in your reading.
Writing: Write book reports, film reviews…
Speaking: Speak with my uncle.
3) Visit the grammar exercises page, study the simple past tense, and complete 2 crossword puzzles to practice past-tense verbs.
4) I went to English Central Videos and watched a video about movies. I learned new words, and my pronunciation and listening skills were good. I understood the video.
5) I used ChatGPT and talked about my daily routine and my hobbies. It was very interesting because it understood everything I said.
6) I visited the ELLO website and completed the “Keeping Up with Family” activity about object pronouns.
7)I listened to the short story “Sara Went Shopping” and read it to practice my pronunciation. The story is about Sara Smith’s shopping routine. She is a 30-year-old woman who lives in Pasadena.
8) I practiced with Thomas by adjusting the audio speed. I repeated phrases to improve my pronunciation.
Luis Alfonso martinez
ReplyDelete1. I entered lyrics training and to practice my English I put the song “stronger” by Kanye west since he his my favorite artist and I learn more by listening to things I like
2. The aspects in which English is most difficult for me are:
-listening
-speaking
I think following these methods will help me
A. Change some things from my cell to English
B. Listen to music and try to understand the lyrics
C. narrate my day for 5 minutes
D. use English in everyday situations
3. I visited the grammar exercises site and learned a little about auxiliary verbs
4. I visited the English central videos site and saw the beginner level “escape from the office” video and it helped me in my understanding
5. I used the chatty bots and talked to matteo about my hobbies and my tastes and I asked him to correct me
6. I chose their website and listened to conversations between opposites
7. I heard a story called "a life-saving cow" that is about how a cow named Lizzie saves the life of its owner during a flood, although unfortunately it disappears later.
8. I used natural readers to improve my pronunciation in English and vocaroo to compare it and I learned a lot
Juan Diego Gallego Madrigal
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training and chose the song "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. I love pop music and soft ballads, so completing the lyrics was a fun way to practice my listening.
2. The most difficult aspects for me are understanding fast spoken English and expanding my vocabulary. Here are 5 strategies for my personal plan:
Read song lyrics before listening to understand the words better.
Put new vocabulary and definitions on digital flashcards with example sentences.
Write a daily journal in English to practice writing routine experiences.
Practice active listening by watching videos with English subtitles.
Be proactive with grammar rules: look them up directly instead of waiting for someone to explain them.
3. I visited the British Council Grammar website to practice the Simple Past tense. I reviewed the rules for regular and irregular verbs and completed exercises choosing between was and were.
4. I visited EnglishCentral and watched a lesson video about "Ordering Food at a Restaurant." My listening comprehension was good, and practicing the repetition exercises helped improve my pronunciation.
5. I used ChatGPT / Gemini as my AI App. I had a short conversational practice where I described my daily routine, and I asked the AI to correct my grammar errors in real time.
6. I used the ELLLO website and completed listening exercise about travel experiences. It helped me practice catching main ideas from natural conversations.
7. I listened to the story "The Elephant's Child" on a audio-story site. It is a short tale about a curious young elephant who asks too many questions and learns how he got his long trunk.
8. I used Natural Readers to listen to the correct pronunciation of my presentation text. Then, I recorded my voice on Vocaroo and compared both audios to refine my accent and intonation.
Sheyla Yepes
ReplyDelete1. In this activity, I chose the song "Yellow" by Coldplay. I like pop and rock music, and this song helps me practice new vocabulary.
2. I like these strategies:
* Read the lyrics of the song first to understand the text.
* Put new words and their definitions on individual cards.
* Choose songs or singers that I enjoy.
* Look for grammar rules by myself.
* Practice listening with native speakers' recordings every day.
3. I visited the English Grammar Online website. I studied the simple past tense and learned how to use "was" and "were" correctly in different sentences.
4. I watched a video about ordering food at a restaurant. The activity was easy for me, and my listening and pronunciation were very good.
5. I used Gemini on my phone to practice English. I check my spelling and have simple conversations with the AI.
6. I chose the song "Hello" by Adele for listening comprehension. Her pronunciation is very clear, and it was easy to follow the lyrics.
7. I listened to a short story about daily routines. The story explains how a person organizes their time every day to work and study.
8. I practiced my pronunciation with Natural Reader and recorded my voice on Vocaroo. Then, I compared my recording with the original voice to improve.
Julieth Andreina Monge Tueros
ReplyDeleteActivity Exploring your Blog
I tried Lyrics Training. Pop is my favorite music genre, so I listened to and practiced with the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. Even though it is in the easy category, I made some mistakes, but it was a very fun experience!
The most difficult things for me are pronunciation and creating my own sentences in English. I think these simple strategies will help me in my daily life:
Listen to songs with lyrics: Read the lyrics while listening to music to learn how words are pronounced.
Practice with ELLLO: Listen to short conversations on ELLLO during my free time to improve my listening skills.
Repeat short phrases: Repeat simple phrases out loud when I watch videos or listen to audio.
Learn 3 new words a day: Save new words on my phone and make short sentences with them.
Watch videos on ESLvideo: Use ESLvideo quizzes once a week to practice comprehension and learn new phrases.
I explored the website englisch-hilfen and worked on the topic "Forms of irregular verbs – Exercise 1". I chose this topic because irregular verbs can be confusing and easy to forget since there are so many.
I went to ESLvideos and did the quiz for the video "Ordering Fast Food in English". It was fun, and I was able to understand everything through listening and reading.
I visited Chattybots and talked with Maria, an AI chatbot on the site. I had a conversation with her like I was meeting someone new, which helped me practice my pronunciation and create my own sentences.
I visited the ELLLO website and chose the lesson "Family Connections". I listened to two people talking about how often they see their families, which was very useful to practice my listening.
I went to Listen and Read Short Stories and listened to "Sara Went Shopping". It is a short story about a woman who goes to the store to buy a toaster and some milk for her family. Listening while reading made it very easy to follow.
I practiced on Natural Reader using the voice "Abbey". This tool is really helpful because listening to the voice made it easier to notice some mistakes in my pronunciation and fix them.
Exploring these blog resources was really useful. I found practical tools that fit easily into my busy university routine, making it much easier and more fun to practice my English every day
José Fernando Campo Carpintero
ReplyDelete1. I like the song "Wonderwall" by Oasis. It was the first song that made me fall in love with music.
2. I have to improve:
a. I want to learn to watch movies in their original language.
b. I want to learn to read books in English.
c. I wish I could speak with people from different cultures without the help of technology.
d. I must focus more on having conversations with other people in English.
e. I am going to grab a book and I am going to transcribe it.
4. I visited the website “English Central Videos” and I watched the first video for beginners. I understood almost everything in the video.
5. I usually speak with the TA in English because I can improve my vocabulary. I had a conversation with ChatGPT about “Who They Work”. I learned to use AI only when it’s really necessary.
6. I chose “Kensuke’s Kingdom” by Michael Morpurgo. It’s very interesting.
7. I read the history of “Kensuke’s Kingdom” by Michael Morpurgo. The story is about a family that was shipwrecked and had to stay on an unknown island.
8. I chose a very interesting text. It’s very large.
EMILIO JUNIOR BLANCO MARTINEZ
ReplyDelete1. I entered Lyrics Training. Then, I listened to and completed the song “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. I chose it because he is one of my favorite artists, and listening to it helps me practice my English listening skills while picking up new words and fast-paced vocabulary.
2. The most difficult aspects of learning English for me are listening and speaking. I think these strategies would help me:
A. Read the lyrics of songs first to understand the vocabulary and speed.
B. Watch movies or videos in English with subtitles to train my ear.
C. Practice speaking short sentences out loud every day.
D. Write down new words and use them in daily conversations.
E. Listen to English podcasts or radio to get used to different accents.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website and practiced the simple past tense. I learned how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs correctly.
4. I visited the website “English Central Videos” and watched a video about daily routines. It helped me improve my listening skills, and I practiced repeating the sentences to work on my pronunciation.
5. I used ChatGPT/Gemini to practice my conversational English. I wrote about my daily activities and asked the AI to point out and correct my grammatical errors.
6. I chose the ELLLO website and listened to a basic conversation about hobbies and free-time activities.
7. I listened to a short story about travel experiences. It described a person visiting a new city and learning about local traditions.
8. I used Natural Readers to listen to a short text I wrote about my favorite music. It allowed me to check the correct pronunciation of several words before reading them aloud.
Siara Sofía Cantero Pérez
ReplyDelete1.I used the website Lyrics Training and listened to the song “Runway” by Aurora and also the song “You are the Reason” by Calum Scott.
2.Areas where i need to improve are:
-Vocabulary:
•Flashcards with definitions, pronunciation, and context for unfamiliar words.
•Wirite sentences with the words i am practicing.
-Listening:
•Choose a song or singer in English that I enjoy, and listen to it a lot.
•Listening to songs in English while reading and pronouncing the lyrics in English.
•Listen to English audio conversations and complete exercises using “Listen a Minute”.
3.I used the “English Grammar Exercises” website.
4.I used the “English Central Videos” website.
5.I downloaded the Gemini, Claude, and Stimuler apps to practice.
6.I went to the ESL Lab website, clicked on "Basic English Lessons," chose "Daily Life Routines," and practiced with "Apartment Living."
7.For this point, I used the “Listen and Read Short Stories” website.
8.Finally, I explored the “Natural Reader” website.
Brahian Alexander Orrego Rodriguez
ReplyDelete1 - I tried Lyrics Training and really enjoyed practicing there because the subtitles make learning much easier.
2 - My biggest challenge is listening, but I can improve by applying the following strategies:
- Learning vocabulary
- Improving grammar
- Reading English aloud
- Using sites like Lyrics Training
- Conversing with native speakers
3 - I went to the "Grammar Exercises" tab in the Grammar section, where I practiced and refreshed my knowledge of the simple past tense.
4 - My listening comprehension and pronunciation skills improved while using ELLO.
5 - I used Gemini AI to practice the pronunciation of certain words and phrases I found difficult to say.
6 - While watching ELLO videos, I closed my eyes and tried to understand what was being said; I wrote it down and then compared it with the video subtitles.
7 - I listened to a story about a cat but o can't understand nothing.
8 - I used Gemini AI again and asked it to transcribe whatever I said in English into text, allowing me to check my pronunciation.
Moisés Ortiz Villalba
ReplyDelete1. I entered the LyricsTraining website and chose the song Friends. I listened to the song and completed the lyrics. The song played and showed me different answer options, and I had to choose the correct answer to complete each blank. I enjoyed the activity because it helped me practice my listening skills.
2. One of my difficulties with English is writing. I also have some problems with grammar, vocabulary, and verb tenses. These are five strategies I would include in my personal plan:
- I will write short texts in English to practice my writing.
- I will review grammar rules and verb tenses and make sentences with them.
- I will learn new words and write a sentence with each word.
- I will read short stories and dialogues to improve my vocabulary and writing.
- I will listen to songs with printed lyrics to improve my listening and learn new words.
3. I visited English Grammar Online and practiced the simple past. I reviewed the rules and did some exercises with was and were. I also practiced regular and irregular verbs. This activity helped me understand how to use the past tense in sentences.
4. I entered the English Central website and selected my level. I watched videos such as Australia Is My Country and My Favourite Adventure Movie. I practiced listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation with the microphone. The activity was not very difficult, but I think I need to continue practicing my listening and pronunciation.
5. I used an AI application to practice English. I had a simple conversation about my country, hobbies, activities, and pets. Sometimes I also use AI to check my spelling and some sentences in English. This helped me practice writing and learn new vocabulary.
6. For the listening activity, I chose Listen a Minute. I listened to the audio about accidents. It talks about accidents in people's lives and says that many accidents happen at home. After listening, I completed the activity about the audio. It helped me practice my listening skills.
7. I entered Storynory and chose The Lamb. I listened to and read the story at the same time. This helped me understand the story and learn some new words. I also liked the activity because I could listen at my own speed.
8. For pronunciation, I used Natural Readers and the Text to Speech tool. I wrote a short text and listened to the pronunciation of the words. Then, I repeated some of the words and compared my pronunciation with the natural voice. This was useful for practicing difficult words and improving my pronunciation.
ReplyDeleteAbimael Castillo Benítez
I completed listening activities on the Lyrics Training platform by practicing with several hits by The Weeknd.
Specific areas I am actively working to develop:
Vocabulary:
- Building digital flashcards with definitions, pronunciation notes, and context examples.
- Drafting custom sentences to apply newly learned terms immediately.
Listening:
- Immersing myself in English tracks from artists I love, especially The Weeknd.
-Reading along with the lyrics during songs to align spelling, meaning, and spoken pronunciation.
- Listening to short English conversations and solving exercises on "Listen a Minute."
-I revised grammar structures using the "English Grammar Exercises" platform.
-I spent time studying video lessons available on "English Central Videos."
-I installed Gemini, Claude, and Stimuler to use as interactive learning assistants.
-I navigated to ESL Lab, selected "Basic English Lessons," clicked on "Daily Life Routines," and completed the "Apartment Living" exercise.
-I trained my reading and listening skills together using the "Listen and Read Short Stories" website.
-Lastly, I experimented with speech and text tools on "Natural Reader."
1. Lyrics Activity
ReplyDeleteI chose the song “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd on LyricsTraining. I completed the
missing lyrics and sang along with the song. It was a good activity because I had to
listen carefully to understand the words. My favorite types of music are reggaeton,
pop, and Rhythm and Blues.
2. Learning Strategies
My main difficulties when learning English are grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
These are five strategies that I will include in my personal plan:
• Listen to English songs and read the lyrics at the same time.
• Write new vocabulary in a notebook and make sentences with the new words.
• Watch videos in English with subtitles.
• Practice grammar exercises every week.
• Read short stories in English and practice reading aloud.
I think these strategies can help me improve my English little by little.
3. Grammar Practice
I entered English Page to review the past tense. I practiced regular and irregular verbs
and did some grammar exercises. I learned that we use the past tense to talk about
actions that happened and finished in the past. I also learned that some verbs are
irregular and their form changes, so I need to practice them more.
4. Video Lesson
I registered on EnglishCentral and watched a video about daily routines. I understood
most of the video, although some words were difficult for me. The subtitles helped me
understand the meaning better. My listening was good, but I think I need to practice my
pronunciation more, especially with some verbs.
5. AI App
I explored Loora AI on my cellphone. I practiced a simple conversation about my daily
routine, hobbies, and university. The AI corrected some of my grammar mistakes and
helped me organize my sentences. I think it is useful because I can practice speaking
and receive feedback.
6. Listening Comprehension
I used Listen A Minute and chose an activity about food. First, I listened to the audio
and then I read the text. I tried to identify the main ideas and some new vocabulary. The
activity was a little difficult in some parts, but it helped me practice my listening
comprehension.
7. Story Listening and Reading
I used Storynory and listened to “The Lion and the Mouse.” It is a story about a lion
that helps a small mouse. Later, the mouse helps the lion. The story teaches that even a
small person can help someone bigger and that kindness is important. I liked listening
and reading the story at the same time.
8. Pronunciation Practice
I used NaturalReader to practice my pronunciation. I listened to a short text and then
recorded my voice with Vocaroo. After comparing my recording with NaturalReader's
pronunciation, I noticed that I need to improve some words and speak more clearly. I
think this tool is useful because I can listen to the pronunciation several times and
practice at my own speed.
Anyerlis Sofia Jaspe Vergel
ReplyDelete1)I visited Lyrics training and I listened to the song by Billie Eilish Wildflower because I love this song and I thinked that would be very easy but was a bit difficult for me.
2)My english it need improvements in general but I am more bad with the speaking and the listening , for this reason i liked them this strategies:
-Choose a song or singer that you enjoy!
-Find songs that have got printed lyrics (words). Even native speakers often mishear the words of some songs. So having the lyrics available is really vital when listening in a second language.
-If you know the song is going to be difficult for you to hear clearly, read the lyrics first.
-Practise reading aloud - get someone to check your pronunciation and intonation, or record yourself on tape and analyse your own speech.
-Practice situations when you are alone, perhaps in front of a mirror. Imagine introducing yourself, disagreeing with someone's ideas, being interviewed or asking for information.
3) I visited the Grammar Exercises website and review a bit about topics the simple past, future and conditionals.
4)I saw the video at a hamburger restaurant that talking about the a customer doing a food order. This video is in the page web ELSvideo.com , was easy for understand because it have a slow audio and words that I knew.
5)I visited the web site ELS.video.com and I talked with the IA the chattybots Maria. We talked about the many topics, like our music, colors, hobbies and flowers tastes and we met making personal questions, like the age, what studies, members of her family and her pets. I asked her about if I was talking good and she told me that I have mistakes but my English will be better with the practice.
6)I choose the site web Listen a minute and listen the audio with the word Dancing, in its also I could read while listening , that was very well for me because it help me understands more easily the words to talk the man in the audio. This activity it help me discovered new words.
7)I saw the page web in the part listen and red short stories and when I open it, the name of the site is english for intermediate learners II and I pick the history A Missing Cat. This history was a bit difficult but listen and reading many times I understandood well. The history talk about a cat that is stray and its owner is looking for it.
8)I saw the Talking Dictionary and the Avaeston and I practiced my pronunciation with some words that are difficult for me. In Avaeston I saw that there is to much information then I only looked the secret really learning word final -s and word final -ed. After I will study more with that site web because it is really interesting and it will help me a lot.
David Felipe Rodríguez Eraso
ReplyDeleteGrupo 5
1. I went to the lyrics training option and completed the song wildflower by favorite artista billie eilish
2. I find writing and speaking in english very difficult, here is what i would do to improve is:
- Try to copy down the lyrics of song while listening to it
- Write about what happened during the day, which would also hep me improve my vocabulary
- I will make friends online from natives
- I practice conversation for friends and correct mistakes
- I practice Reading with someone or in front of a mirror
3. I visited the gramar exercise website and practiced regular and irregular verbs
4. I visited the central video website, selected my level and watched ¨queen Elizabeth and paddington bear¨which helped me improve my vocabulary and pronunciation
5. I accessed the AI chatbot to take a listening comprehension quiz about "Ana" and practice my listening
6. For this activity, I chose ¨Listen a Minute¨ and then answered questions related to the audio; I selected this option because I need to improve my listening comprehension
7. I chose the story titled "Its Better to Have Bad Luck" which is about an older man who wins a large sum of money in the lottery but subsequently experiences a series of unfortunate events that cause him to lose everything
8. I used Natural Readers ,I copied a text from the Internet and practiced my pronunciation using the Japetus voice. I feel I have good pronunciation, but I still need to improve it
Isabella Leyva Prieto
ReplyDelete1. I chose the songs “Love on the brain” because it is a song that I really enjoy, and it help me develop my interest in English music and Rihanna songs. I did the activity on the intermediate level and made 9 mistakes.
2. I prefer these strategies:
• Practice situations when you are alone, perhaps in front of mirror.
• Choose a song or singer that you enjoy.
• If you know the song is going to be difficult for you hear cleary, read the lyrics first.
• Read something with lost of pictures.
I feel that the best way to learn something is by practicing it on your own. Pictures are also very helpful, especially when learning English, together with listening. What has helped me the most is watching movies in English, together with listening. What has helped me the most is watching movies in English with subtitles and listening to English.
3. I visited the Grammar Exercises website, and I learned about the past tense and how to conjugate verbs in different tenses.
4. I watched a video about travel. I did some listening and vocabulary activities related to the video. I understood most of what they said.
5. I used CHATGPT to practice my English. I had a short conversation about my daily routine, my hobbies, and the things I like to do.
6. I chose ELLLO and did a listening about too daily routines, at first I had some difficulties understanding, especially when they spoke quickly.
7. I listening to read the story “Sara Went Shopping”, its about a woman named Sara who goes shopping and buys some things for her family.
8. I used Natural Reader to practice my pronunciation. I wrote a short text about my daily routine and listening to how he words were pronounced.
COMENTARIO ACTUALIZADO
ReplyDeleteKarla Alejandra Lora Bravo
1. I entered Lyrics Training and chose the song “Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars. I listened to the song and completed the missing lyrics at an intermediate level. I chose this song because I really like its rhythm and I enjoy listening to it. My favorite kind of music is romantic and pop music, but I also like songs with an upbeat rhythm that make me want to dance.
2. One of my main difficulties when learning English is listening, pronunciation, and grammar, especially when people speak fast or when I have to use verb tenses correctly.
The five strategies I will include in my work plan are:
- Learn English by watching a series. First, I will watch it with Spanish subtitles and, little by little, I will start using English subtitles.
- Listen to songs in English and read the lyrics to understand better what they are saying.
- Practice my pronunciation by speaking in English from time to time, repeating words and phrases that are difficult for me, and writing down the new words I learn.
- Do grammar exercises to better understand the topics that are difficult for me.
- Try to write small things in English, like sentences or short texts, to practice what I am learning.
3. I entered Grammar Exercises and practiced the past tense. I learned that we use the past to talk about actions or things that already happened. I also reviewed regular verbs, which usually end in -ed, and irregular verbs that change, like go, went and see, saw. I did some exercises and they helped me remember better how to use the past tense.
4. I entered English Central Videos and chose a video about travel. First, I watched it and then I did the listening and pronunciation activities. I think my listening was good, although some words were difficult to understand when they spoke fast. My pronunciation was good too, but I still need to practice some words to say them better.
5. I used ChatGPT to practice English. I talked about my daily routine and the things I like. I also asked it to correct me when I wrote something wrong. It helped me practice new words and see how I could write some sentences better in English.
6. I entered ELLLO and did a listening activity about daily routines. I listened to a short conversation and then answered some questions about what I understood. I liked the activity because I could practice my listening and learn some new expressions.
7. I listened to the story “A Murder-Suicide.” It is about Dominic and Victoria Vittorio, an elderly couple who had been married for 50 years. They were a friendly couple, but their lives changed when they became sick. Dominic had emphysema and problems with his eyesight, while Victoria had diabetes and had lost one foot. As their health got worse, they became quieter and more isolated. One night, their neighbor, Mrs. Allen, heard two gunshots and called the police. When the police arrived, they found Dominic and Victoria dead in their home. It was a tragic ending to their story.
8. I used Natural Reader to listen to the pronunciation of some sentences in English. Then I repeated them and recorded my voice on Vocaroo to compare it with the Natural Reader voice. It helped me notice some words that I still need to practice to pronounce better.
Valentina Zuluaga Restrepo
ReplyDelete1. I chose the song "The Reason" by Hoobastank on LyricsTraining. I listened to the song and completed the fill-in-the-blank lyrics. Even though I usually lean more toward R&B and pop music, this particular song has always been a favorite of mine because the lyrics are really beautiful and the melody is super catchy. I love listening, and completing the lyrics was a really fun way to practice my listening skills.
2. The aspects that I feel are the most difficult for me right now are:
- Remembering and applying grammar rules without hesitating so much when building sentences.
- Specific or technical vocabulary, because even though I understand most everyday conversations, I lack a wider range of words.
-Immediate fluency when I want to structure a complex idea on the spot.
3. I went to English Page in the grammar exercises section. I focused directly on the past tense, reviewing the difference between the Simple Past and the Past Continuous. I did several sentence-completion exercises with the correct verb form. I learned to better identify when one action interrupts another in the past, which was super helpful so I don't mix up verb tenses while writing.
4. I visited English Central, signed up, and looked for videos about cinema and movie behind-the-scenes. I watched a short video analyzing the acting and plot of a drama movie. My listening comprehension was really good because the visual context helps give meaning to what they say, and using the microphone tool, I practiced pronouncing several key phrases to get closer to the actors' intonation.
5. In the Applications and AI section, I explored the Chatbots link. I used an online conversational bot to simulate a live chat. I practiced asking and answering simple questions in English about my routines, the music I like, and my favorite movies. I found it to be a great tool because it allows you to write without pressure, corrects your grammar mistakes instantly, and suggests more natural ways to express your ideas.
6. For the listening part, I went to ELLLO. I chose an intermediate-level activity about life lessons and everyday experiences. I listened to the conversation audio, took the comprehension quiz at the end, and then checked the transcript to verify the words I didn't catch on the first try.
7. I went to the Listen and Read Stories section and selected a short story with a romantic touch about life experiences. I liked it a lot because the audio was synchronized with the reading, so I could read and listen at the same time at my own pace. The story was about two people meeting again after years and how their past decisions changed their lives.
8.To practice my pronunciation, I used Natural Readers. I typed a short excerpt from a story I liked to hear how the native voice read it. After that, I went to Vocaroo, recorded my own voice reading the exact same paragraph, and compared both audios to realize which words I needed to improve, especially the past tense endings of verbs.
Overall: I found it to be an excellent tool. The blog gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace and focus on what you really need to reinforce without the pressure of making mistakes in front of others. Sometimes in class, you hold back out of embarrassment from mispronouncing or not understanding right away, but having these organized resources gives you a lot of confidence to practice on your own and see your own progress.
Daniela Ortiz Gutierrez
ReplyDelete1. I listened to the song "lemon tree” and practiced my listening skills, I tried to understand the words and learned some new vocabulary from the song
2. The most difficult aspect of learning english for me is listening. I think these strategies would help me:
A. Listen to short conversations in English.
B. Watch videos with English subtitles.
C. Listen to songs and try to understand the words.
D. Repeat sentences that I hear.
E. Practice listening every day for a few minutes.
3. 3. I went to “Listen and Read Stories.” Then, I chose the “Real Life” section and selected “Filthy Rich: The Shocking Truth of Jeffrey Epstein.” I listened to and read chapters 1 to 8. The story was interesting because it is based on real events and it helped me learn new vocabulary. I also practiced understanding English while listening and reading at the same time.
4. I visited the “English Central Videos” website and watched the video “Benefits of Petting Your Dog.” I listened carefully and learned some new vocabulary. I also practiced my pronunciation by repeating some of the sentences. The video was interesting, and I understood most of the information.
5. I used an AI app to practice English. I had a conversation about my favorite hobbies, such as listening to music and watching movies. I asked the AI to correct my mistakes and explain some new words. This activity helped me practice writing and learn how to express my ideas in English.
6. I visited the “Listen and Read Short Stories” website and chose story number 20, “A Murder-Suicide.” I listened to the story and read it at the same time. This activity helped me practice my listening and reading skills and learn new vocabulary. I also tried to understand the main ideas of the story without translating every word.
7. I listened to and read the story “A Murder-Suicide” at my own speed. The story is about an elderly married couple who had serious health problems and lived alone. I found the story interesting and a little sad because they had been married for 50 years. This activity helped me practice my listening and reading skills and learn new vocabulary.
8. I used Natural Reader to practice my pronunciation. I chose a short text and listened to the natural voice first. Then, I read the text aloud and tried to imitate the pronunciation and intonation. This activity helped me improve my pronunciation and feel more confident when speaking English.
Elizabeth Gonzalez Baron
ReplyDelete1. I went to the lyrics training website and listened to the song “Dynamite” by BTS. I completed the beginner mode using multiple-choice questions, and I found it to be a great, fun way to practice listening skills.
2. My biggest challenges with english are learning vocabulary and reading, that is why I believe these strategies will help me learn, and the personal plan of work are:
a)Compose sentences with the words you are studying. Try different contexts, and check with your teacher.
b)Read something with lots of pictures.
c)Read something short and easy to begin with, for example, news headlines, comics, or even signs you find in the streets and public places.
d)Use natural word associations, such as opposites. For instance cold and hot, brother and sister.
e)Read aloud some of the dialogues in your reading. Or ask someone to read aloud with you. You may find listening to the story more interesting.
3. I visited the grammar exercises site and practiced irregular verbs. I did well, although I made mistake.
4. I visited the English Central Videos website and watched the trailer for the movie “Mad Max: Fury Road”; since it was a simple video. I understood everything
5. I used AI chatbots to practice a somewhat complex conversation that I could use in everyday life, incorporating verb tenses like the simple past which is the one I find most difficult.
6.I chose the ELLO site and listened to the "My Hometown" video, where I reviewed adjectives.
7. I listened to the story "A Life-Saving Cow," and the story is about Nancy Brown gets trapped in a dangerous flood while trying to save her cows. Her cow Lizzie helps her escape the water and reach a safe place. Nancy is rescued, but Lizzie is lost along with 18 other cows. Nancy says she owes her life to Lizzie.
8. I used a story to practice my pronunciation; after comparing myself with NaturalReaders, I realized I still need a lot more practice because I made mistakes on several occasions.
Andres Felipe Ruiz Molina
ReplyDelete1. I love Hip Hop
2. There i find some strategies to learn english, First Concentrate fully, pay close attention, be careful with pronunciation, repeat what I don't understand more than twice, and be consistent with my learning.
3. i learn some about adverbs, adjetives, subjects and propositions.
4. I see a video of colombia culture, that was very usefull for discover more of my country.
5. I practiced with the AI like a friend in the Street, a common chat.
6. I select the ELLO one, and practice with a few conversations
7. I listen the gift story.
8. This act was very important to see the difference between my pronunciation and the correct one
Pedro Alejandro Pacheco Bohórquez
ReplyDelete1.Me gustan mucho las series y películas así que empecé a ver la serie en ingles “the office”
2.Anoté varios consejos que encontré para mejorar mi vocabulario: primero, poner mi celular en inglés; segundo, ver series y películas con subtítulos y en el idioma ingles; tercero, anotar las palabras desconocidas, y por último, intentar pensar en inglés en mis ratos libres.
3.Repasé el tiempo pasado de los verbos irregulares y aprendí algunos.
4.Escuche unos videos en ingles sobre mi carrera con un lenguaje un poco técnico, en este caso eran de sistemas logísticos de trasporte.
5.Descargué la aplicación Duolingo y completé varias lecciones cortas basadas en ingeniería y vocabulario de este tipo.
6.Leí un artículo corto en ingles sobre unas integración de sistemas y de cadenas de producción.
7.Este ejercicio me permitió dame cuenta de que mi comprensión de que logro entender parte del contexto de las oraciones, pero hay varias partes de conexiones y uniones como que no me permiten leer todo el texto .
1. My first activity in the blog was entered in a lyrics training, there I listen a song from Arkansas band that their name is “Just in the wind” is one of my favorite songs because have a beautiful music and profound lyric.
ReplyDelete2. I have difficult to listen, to write and speak English, the strategies I go to apply:
a. I’m going to use natural word associations, such as opposites. For instance: cold and hot, brother and sister…
b. I’m going to record the words and their definitions.
c. If I don't understand a grammatical concept, I will look up the grammatical explanations myself; I can do this using grammar books in the language library or on the internet.
d. I'm going to find songs that have got printed lyrics and I'm going to read them while I listen.
e. Read something short and easy to begin with, for example, news headlines, comics, or even signs you find in the streets and public places.
3. I visited in this blog grammar exercise and practiced some past perfect and past continuous that I have difficult.
4. I visited "Learn English with TV Series" and found a wide variety of fun series for learning English, such as "The Simpsons".
5. 5. I used the Chattybots AI on the ESLvideo website. First, I introduced myself and talked about my daily routine. The main area for improvement that stood out to me was my pronunciation.
6. I chose chatbots Level 1; I spoke with Maria and asked and answered questions about everyday life.
7. Into "Listen and Read Short Stories" I found some fun little stories like "A Life-Saving Cow" or "Better to Be Unlucky"
8. "Text to Speech": I found it to be a very good tool for listening to pronunciation, as it places the text in context.
Caleb Josué Rivera Bertel
ReplyDelete1. I joined in lyrics training, and listened a song of Shaw Mendes, the name is “Treat you better”, and realized the training in intermediate-level, I have a score of 1025 and I completed in 100 % the lyrics
2. The biggest problem that I have in English is with the pronunciation, I don’t know how say many words, so 6 strategies that I need include in my personal plan of word are:
a. Speak with friends in English
b. Practique the vocabulary
c. Listen in song or movies the different words
d. Research my old teacher of English and have a conversation with they
e. In the mirror have a presentation about me
f. Use the natural readers and compare how the AI pronounce one word and how I say that word
3. In the grammar website I practice the simple past, regular and irregular verb, and learned I few of this
4. I watched a video of SpongeBob and in the video the person explain any words about SpongeBob says
5. In this point I use gemini for practice the English, I had a good conversation about soccer because I love the soccer
6. I joined in ELLLO and listened a conversation about “guess the celebrity” and understands many words of the conversation
7. I listeded the story “Sara went shopping” and says that Sara went to the shopping at 9 a.m. and bought a four-slice toaster
8. I used Natural readers and write one conversation that I had with the AI in English and repeat the pronunciation.
Cindy Juliet Díaz Pájaro
ReplyDelete1. I chose the song "Rainbow in the Dark" by the singer Dio. My favorite music genre is Heavy Metal. I started as an intermediate learner; I found it difficult to understand some words, but I am sure that with practice, I will improve over time.
2.
I incorporate immersion into my daily routine: I change my phone's language and play music or podcasts in English while cleaning or walking. This helps my ear get used to the language effortlessly.
I watch what I like without stressing over translation: I watch my favorite series and videos with English audio and English subtitles. I don't stop for every unfamiliar word; I focus on understanding the general idea through context.
I "shadow" what I hear: I play a short phrase from a movie, pause it, and repeat it out loud, trying to copy the exact pronunciation and accent.
I learn fixed phrases, not isolated words: I prefer memorizing full expressions that I use frequently (like "How's it going?" or "I don't mind") instead of learning individual words and struggling to piece the puzzle together in my head.
I talk to myself in my head: I narrate what I am doing throughout the day in English ("Now I'm making coffee", "Where are my keys?"). This helps me stop translating everything from Spanish before speaking.
3. I visited this website: https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-past. I learned that the Simple Past is used to talk about actions that started and finished in the past. It uses irregular verbs that completely change their spelling and must be memorized, such as Go – Went. It also uses regular verbs, which generally end in -ed, such as Play – Played.
4. I visited this website: https://www.eslvideo.com/. The video I watched was "What would happen if you didn’t sleep?". My listening comprehension and pronunciation skills were average because there were words I didn't fully understand when I heard them. Additionally, I find it challenging to pronounce words I haven't heard frequently.
5. I used Chattybots. I practiced English with an AI chatbot by having a conversation about my daily routine. I worked on vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills. The chatbot helped me correct a few mistakes and boost my confidence.
6. I completed the activity on Listen and Read Short Stories. I chose a listening comprehension exercise suitable for my level focused on daily routines. I listened to a short conversation and answered questions about what the people did during the day.
7. I listened to the story "A Cow That Saves a Life." It is about a woman named Nancy who gets trapped in a flood. Her cow, Lizzie, helps her survive by leading her to safety. Rescuers later save Nancy, but Lizzie disappears. The story teaches us that animals can be loyal and helpful.
8. I practiced my pronunciation using Natural Reader. I listened to the pronunciation of several English sentences and then recorded my voice using Vocaroo. After listening to my recording, I compared my pronunciation with the voice on Natural Reader. I noticed that I need to improve my intonation, word pronunciation, and overall fluency.
Ana Sofia Santos Rojas.
ReplyDelete1. I go to lyrics training and listen to songs at an intermediate level. The song is Billie Jean by Michael Jackson. I love this song; it is one of my favorite songs. My favorite music is a little bit of everything, but I listen to a little vallenato.
2. I have difficulty with grammar rules and listening.
- I learned the rules and made sure I understood how a particular rule works. I want to improve: vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
- I wrote a journal in English to record my daily life experiences.
3. I went to Grammar Exercises and practiced with some simple past exercises. They were very interesting and complete. I remembered some grammar structures.
4. I went to English Central and watched two one-minute videos. Here I practiced listening and also reading by using subtitles. I need to improve my listening a lot because it is difficult for me to understand complete sentences.
5. I used Chattybots in a short conversation. I really liked it because it helps me lose my shyness and improve my speaking fluency.
6. I went to Learn English with TV Series and explored the YouTube account. I liked it a lot because I really enjoy watching series, so I can use this hobby to learn English at the same time. I watched a short video from the movie Toy Story.
7. I listened to chapter 1 of The Handmaid’s Tale. This book has a TV series adaptation, and it is very interesting and realistic. In the first chapter, the main character wakes up in a completely different life. In her past life, she had rights and opportunities, but in this new life, she is a reproductive slave who has children without her consent. This story is very sad and emotional.
8. I used Natural Reader to practice pronunciation. I thought it was very good because it has different tools to practice and have fun.
SANTIAGO OROZCO HENAO
ReplyDelete1. I like all kinds of music and different genres. I am someone who enjoys listening to a variety of music
2.I will practice English every day
I will learn new vocabulary
I will watch videos in English
I will practice my pronunciation
I will read short texts in English
3. I entered Grammar Exercises, and I learned that the past tense is very important when communicating with other people. So, I reinforced this topic further
4. I watched ESL Videos. My skills were very good, and I felt that I spoke English fluently while doing the activities
5. I searched for Fluently AI and improved my accent and vocabulary,vocabulary was the thing I practiced the most
6. I used Listen A Minute and practiced vocabulary related to accidents
7. I listened to Sara Went Shopping. The story is about Sara Smith, a 30 years old woman who went shopping in the morning. She drove to a department store and bought a toaster during a holiday sale. On her way home, she stopped to buy milk. She arrived home at 10 a.m., woke up her family, and prepared breakfast for everyone.
8. I practiced with AVA, and it went very well. I felt that my pronunciation improved while practicing.
Néstor Manuel Nieto Caballero
ReplyDelete1. The song I chose is “Danza” (or “Dai Dai”) by Shakira and Burna Boy. I chose it because it represents my joyful personality. I love dancing, and the song is about celebrating the World Cup and happiness.
2. The five strategies I consider most important are:
• Listening to English songs to improve rhythm and intonation.
• Listening to conversations with native speakers to improve pronunciation.
• Writing and listening to sentences to learn vocabulary and context.
• Reading regularly to understand English structures.
• Speaking aloud or giving presentations to improve confidence and fluency.
3. I visited Grammar Exercises and explored “Other Grammar Topics,” especially auxiliary and modal verbs. I learned how they work in sentences and realized that I need more practice with these topics
4. I chose English Central. I talked with Mimi, an automated chat, for about 30 minutes. Then, I had a personalized virtual class with a teacher, where I learned useful sentences and conversation tips. It was difficult because I have not practiced English much, but I found the experience very useful and motivating.
5. I use ChatGPT and Gemini to improve my English. With ChatGPT, I practice pronunciation and learn how to use verbs and adjectives. With Gemini, I practice speaking English through short sentences and conversations.
6. I chose ELLLO and practiced listening at the intermediate B1 level. I listened to audios about musical talent and environmental problems in Thailand. They were difficult, but I challenged myself and understood some parts of the conversations.
7. I listened to and read “The Dutch Hotel – Déjà Vu.” Captain Fenn visits a haunted hotel and remembers one in Athens from his childhood. Yogi and Nafsi travel back to 1983 and take photographs. When they return, Captain Fenn discovers a photo of his younger self.
8. I used Natural Readers to listen to the pronunciation of a paragraph. Then, I recorded myself with Vocaroo and compared my pronunciation with the natural speaker to improve my intonation and speaking skills.