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Preparation work for the live session
Preparation work for the live session
Today we are looking at some independent study tools that will help you develop your language skills, and gain a bit of independence from the translator on your phone! In preparation for the live session, look over some of the tools and websites below and come ready to discuss two or three that you think will be of use, along with any other tools and tips you know of that your class mates would benefit from. You can also share ideas for your vocabulary notebooks.
We will also form breakout groups where you can get to know each other. The following questions are there to get you started.
Explore the study tools below and come prepared to discuss two that you found to be most useful for language learning.
Read through and think about the discussion questions below.
Live session discussion - ice breakers
Live session discussion - ice breakers
In pairs, groups, breakout rooms or real rooms, wherever you happen to be, introduce yourselves: where you are from, what you're studying etc. Exchange your views on the topics of the day. Below are some suggestions to get you started:
Which parts of your life have moved online over the past year? Have you discovered any advantages of online work, study and play?
How has technology helped us learn languages?
What do you know about British culture in terms of things like sense of humour, small talk, work patterns, social habits etc.?
How much do you know about the city of York? What attracted you to studying here?
What are some of the advantages of studying abroad? Do you hope to continue living abroad in the future?
Live session discussion - task review
Live session discussion - task review
From page 1 of the preparation materials, what did you find out about the word mention from Ozdic, the Oxford Learner's Dictionary and the Thesaurus? How might these tools be helpful in expanding your vocabulary and sentence accuracy?
Did you manage to produce a word cloud from EdWordle and a lexical profile from Vocab Kitchen? How could these tools help you with the vocabulary from an academic article?
Where can you find out more about using modal verbs?
How do you write a reference list entry for a book chapter?
What's the best tool to use for finding out how to use a word in a full sentence?
Where can you find the learning outcomes for the module?
How much time should you be using your English outside of the classroom in order to improve?
What are some ways of practising your English that might be fun or interesting?
On page 2 of the preparation materials we looked at some ideas for independent reading. Which books from Waterstones did you choose? Would you read any of the titles on the right?
What are Language Enhancement Applications, as described on page 3? What are their advantages and limitations?
Class introductions
Class introductions
Once you've broken the ice, tell us a bit of information about yourself by adding to our Language and Study Skills Padlet.
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