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In recent years, mobile learning (M-learning) has become an important part of TESOL. 😊 It refers to the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to allow learners to learn languages anytime and anywhere. Advantages of mobile learning One of the advantages of mobile learning is flexibility. For example, when students take the bus 🚌, they can review 10 new words through the vocabulary app (such as Quizlet); during the break ♨️, they can use voice recognition software to practise pronunciation, such as reading the sentence “I would like a cup of coffee"; the system can give the pronunciation score immediately. In terms of listening, students can use short videos or podcasts (such as BBC Learning English) 💽 for 1–3 minutes of listening training instead of studying intensively for a long time. In addition, mobile devices are independently controlled by learners, and students can practise repeatedly according to their own pace. This autonomy helps to improve learning mot...

     When preparing a micro‑lesson on  “How to Make Pancakes” , I experimented with combining a written article, a short video, and a series of interactive tasks created in Genially. The process turned out to be surprisingly insightful. It pushed me to think more deeply about what makes an interactive task meaningful, and how digital tools can support good pedagogy.💬👏✊ Designing an Interactive Task      To create the task, I started with a short instructional text. The article introduces ingredients, cooking steps, and useful tips. Because procedural texts are commonly used in ESL classrooms👍, they are ideal for practicing  reading comprehension, sequencing, and vocabulary.  Using  Genially , I transformed the text into an interactive quiz-based activity. After students read or watch the content, they answer questions embedded in slides. For example, the interactive questions include concept checking question, vocabulary and cooking k...

  The two tools I have chosen are ELSA Speak and Speechling. 🔧 ELSA Speak 1. Why is it relevant to oral skills ELSA Speak is a voice training application. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze the voice of learners. It accurately analyzes the details of learners' intonation, and can also give corrective feedback in real time. 😊 Its theoretical basis is Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), combined with the Communicative Language Teaching Method (CLT). It focuses on clarity rather than perfect native-like pronunciation, which is in line with the idea of English as a lingua franca. 🌍 2. How might I use it as a teacher As an English teacher, I will set up a “pronunciation practice station" ⛽️ in the classroom and let students take turns to use ELSA Speak to complete the task of reading the designated sentences. Then, I will use the pronunciation report generated by AI as classroom feedback. On top of this, I will also assign after-class homework, such as letting st...

 A Fun Way to Learn Languages: Exploring Frame VR and Wonda VR Hello everyone, welcome to ICT Language Lab. Today I will introduce a fun way to learn languages to all the teachers , which  is VR learning😊. Next I will talk about two VR tools that can help you learn English. They are Frame VR and Wonda VR. I. Introduction Frame VR ( https://framevr.io/warwickunivr2025 ) Frame VR is an online virtual space. Users enter a 3D environment with virtual characters. You can move freely in this space. You can also interact with the "professors" here. Besides, many people can use this platform at the same time. This means you can doing teaching activities with your students here. Students can talk with each other too👭. When they have questions, they can ask the teacher right away, and they can also ask the "professors" on the platform for help. Besides, this platform can give students a more immersive experience. These "professors" will use some gestures to imita...