Using Word Clouds in EFL ESL. I've just discovered Wordle, which is a really useful site for creating word clouds. The word clouds are created by entering either a text, URL or del.icio.us user name into a field. The site then generates a word cloud based on the frequency of key words in the text or webpage. Here's what a word cloud based on the URL of this blog looks like. The word clouds are really easy to create and can be printed up for classroom use or saved to a gallery on line. To see how this is done watch the tutorial movie below.
How to use this with EFL ESL studentsThis is a wonderful flexible tool to use with students.Revision of texts - You can paste in short texts that your students have studied recently. Learner training - This is a good tool for students to use regularly to help themselves. Related links: Activities for students:Best Nik Peachey. English@kkc. Let’s Talk - St George ESOL. Luciano: Pioneer Interpreter Published by jokay on December 22, 2011 | Luciano Ginori was one of the first teachers of interpreting and translating in Sydney, both at universities and TAFE colleges. He was also at the foundation of AUSIT, helping establish community interpreting and translating as a valued profession in the Australian multicultural society. Luciano became AUSIT’s first president. He has been a teacher at our […] Sculpture by the Sea 2010 Published by jokay on November 10, 2010 | Last week a group of interpreting students went to see the exhibition Sculpture by the Sea. Donna Tieri: Subtitler Published by jokay on October 17, 2010 | A few weeks ago I interviewed Peter Templeton, editor in chief of subtitles at SBS.
Coffee Break: Housing Published by jokay on September 19, 2010 | Three teachers talk about housing in NSW, Australia. Peter Templeton: Subtitles Published by jokay on September 6, 2010 | Peter Templeton is the chief editor of subtitling at SBS. Karen Heycox: Social Work. Culturaly responsive literacy for adolescents. English as a Second Language Podcast. Wendy's Class wiki.