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5 L&T Technology Picks for the TESOL Industry

Category: About Me Tags: BBC Learning English, CEFR, Duolingo, Kahoot!, Pimsleur, TRACKTest Leave a Comment

Technology name	QR Code for further information	Possible Learning & Teaching activities
Pimsleur Language Learning		Pimsleur is a fantastic language learning program based on the Audio Lingual Method. It also includes Graduated Interval Recall methodology. Many non-native speaker teachers can teach grammar and structure of language well but are reluctant to teach speaking and pronunciation. They can incorporate these 30 minute lessons into their curriculum and/or set as home work. The program also includes reading practice backed by native speaker pronunciation. Try a free lesson!
BBC Learning English		BBC Learning English is a fantastic free resource that TESOL teachers can use to cover all macro skills. It has audio files, test and grammar practice, worksheets, and segments called 6 minute English that uses current affairs and other interesting topics for listening practice with accompanying grammar explanations and worksheets with answers. For a sneak peak why not try *“Women on Motorbikes!:*
KAHOOT!		Kahoot! Is a FREE Interactive gaming quiz that is taking ESL classes by storm. Can be used for teacher-student engagement, for previews and reviews of lessons and concepts as well as just for a bit of fun! You can build your own quizzes or simply access some of the public ones on offer. Why not try out your ESL Advanced Grammar in this public ‘Kahoot!’ quiz!
TRACKTest		One of the more tedious events of a language teacher with rolling intakes is the level-testing aspect of teaching. TRACKTest can provide a level test result to your account. It doesn’t waste the test candidate’s time with task items that are irrelevant and automatically adjusts to a candidate’s English level based on questions as they are answered correctly (test get’s harder) or incorrectly (test gets easier). Levels tests are free but your organisation can also register for more thorough level testing as either a course placement device and/or an end of level assessment based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). Test your level here!
DuoLingo		Duolingo Works! Teachers can encourage all in their classes to download the app and practice English on their phones and tablets. Teachers can set learning goals. The app assists with vocabulary development and has native speaker pronunciation for listening practice.