Learning English with songs

If you are into music and you want to improve your English, I recommend you this web page with interesting exercises:       Isabel Pérez

Do you want to improve your listening?

If you want to improve your listening , try these websites:

radiotower.com (Para buscar emisoras de todo el mundo)
www.voanews.com/specialenglish/index.cfm (Voice of America -Diseñado para estudiantes)
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/webcast (Audio, texto y descargas)
www.carolinebrownlisteninglessons.com (Ejercicios muy completos)
www.ompersonal.com.ar/singinggrammar/index.htm (Sinatra para aprender inglés)
www.focusenglish.com/index.html (Situaciones cotidianas)
www.australianetwork.com/learnenglish (¡Soberbia!)
www.poets.org/audio.php (Poemas leídos por sus autores)
www.vaughantelevision.com (La televisión de Vaughan)
learnenglishfeelgood.com/eslvideo (Vídeos y preguntas de comprensión)
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/newsenglish/witn/index.shtml (Noticia y texto)
www.englishbaby.com/lessons/index (English baby!)
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films (Vida en el Reino Unido desde 1940. Con texto)
www.npr.org (Uno de los mejores sitios de noticias en internet)
www.xtec.net/~ncasas12 (Actividades de audio para todos los niveles de EOI)
www.americanrhetoric.com (Archivos de sonido de películas, canciones, etc. Con texto)
www.englishlistening.com (Todos los niveles)
www.esl-lab.com/index.htm (Tres niveles de dificultad)
www.inglesmundial.com (Tres niveles de dificultad en torno a diversos temas)
www.vaughanradio.com (Emisora de radio para alumnos de inglés)
learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podcasts (Audio, texto y actividades)
www.elllo.org (Elllo -audición y texto)

 

Use Powtoon to create your presentations

Create animated videos and presentations as easy as powerpoint!
Powtoon for education

How to create animated presentations in 5 easy steps:

Step 1: Script

You need to create a script that describes what will happen in every “scene”.

 Step 2: Voice-Over Guide / Background Music

 You need to either choose a background track for your music or record a voice-over guide.

 So you can do this yourself (record yourself in http://audioboo.fm/) or use an online text to voice software. 

 Once you have your voice-over guide, all you need to do is upload it into PowToon and you will now be able to add the visuals to the sound.

Step 3: Dividing the Slides

Now you can start creating slides according to the script. Each slide represents a scene and an idea as outlined in the script. Try to keep your slides short, this way you can put a lot of interesting visuals in your Powtoon.

Step 4:  Populate the Slides

Now it’s time to add graphics, background, props, images and characters to your slides. It’s important to convey the message together with the graphic images and as little text as possible, so the audience doesn’t have to sit there reading all the time (unless this is the effect you’re after) and doesn’t get overwhelmed with information.

For example: If the problem makes the main character sad, it is enough to display the main character in a sad pose without adding any text.

Step 5: Timing

Now you have to time it all. This is the last step and is actually one that can have a significant effect on the “professional” look and feel of your final result.

click here for a demo: How to create a Demo Powtoon

Tutorials: tutorials 

 

Dvolver Moviemaker

Dvolver Moviemaker is a great website that can be used for creating your own mini movies. With this website, you can create your own little movies that allow you to choose the setting, characters, actions, and dialogue. It’s very easy to use and a fun website! The movies can also be easily sent to anyone else, making it great for sharing.  click here: link 

Have a look at this video tutorial to learn more:

 

Use reflector to display mobile devices on a laptop

Reflector Director is the ultimate teacher’s aid. In an environment where students use tablets, it’s a valuable tool that keeps everyone engaged. Teachers can separate from the computer while staying in control of what’s being shown at the front of the class. Reflector Director gives teachers the same control they would expect when tethered to a mouse and keyboard. 
For more information click here: Reflector

 

Have you ever used Examtime?

Examtime is an easy tool which allows you to build free mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes to use in your class, as well as create and share resources.

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Let's use voicethread in our lessons!

This application allows you to add voice to a document, a slide presentation, a video, or a collection of photos. Commentators can add remarks by means of a microphone, webcam, keyboard, or telephone. Students can post visual media, teachers can comment, and peers can offer verbal or text based assessments.
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If you are interested in this motivating tool,  listen to the following tutorial:

How about using voki in your lessons?

Voki is a helpful tool to use in class with our students. It's free and it lets you:

-Create customized avatars .

-Add voice to your voki avatars.

-Post your voki to any blog, website, or profile.

-Take advantage of voki's learning resources.