Ruth Ryan
EAL Teacher, Chisholm TAFE, Melbourne
10 Popular Apps for English Language Learners and Teachers. By Sophia Sanchez The spike in the number of technology-enabled classrooms in the past few years clearly indicates what a crucial role technology already plays when it comes to education.
The dawn of mobile phones has changed the way people access information. Almost everything we need is available at our fingertips and available on demand. The fact that the current breed of students is comfortable using cool new gadgets only goes to show that the influence of technology is here to stay. The market is full of apps that make any classroom an interesting place for both students and teachers. English LaunchPad: The app enables teachers to keep a track of students’ learning progress and also maintains a register that helps teachers check either individual or group progress. With so many great apps available for users, learning is now just a click away. For more, see: 5 Best Apps for English Language Learners - Educational App Store. Teachers Find curriculum aligned apps to use in the classroom Start your free trial Parents Find teacher recommended apps for your child Start your free trial Parents - Find teacher recommended apps for your child Start your free trial Teachers - Find curriculum aligned apps to use in the classroom Start your free trial 5 Best Apps for English Language Learners Share41 Here are 5 of the best apps that teachers and students can use for learning English and to build English skills anytime, anywhere on their mobile devices.
Learning a language has a multitude of benefits including making us smarter, building our multitasking skills, improving our memory, and making us more perceptive. Best Apps for Learning Spanish Best Apps for Learning French Duolingo - Learn Languages for Free Duolingo is one of the best English language apps today and highly recommended for English beginners. Download: Android | iOS. 10 Best, Shockingly Good Apps for ESL Teachers. As technology continues to get more and more popular, classroom attention spans are getting shorter and shorter.
Times are changing quickly and ESL teachers have to hop on board before the train leaves. Keeping the attention of a student while you’re teaching may seem difficult at times, but fear not! Help is on the way! By working with technology, using some of these apps will effectively help you add a new dimension to your teaching. It’ll also give students a break from the traditional classroom, all while still reinforcing the skills they are learning. There’s no better time than the present to upgrade your teaching and try out some of the best apps for ESL teachers!
The Benefits of Using Apps in Your ESL Teaching First let’s take a closer look at how using these apps is beneficial to ESL teachers like yourself. Helps Keep Students Engaged Technology is always an exciting addition to any classroom. Adds a New Dimension to Learning Easily Accessible. The 9 Best Mobile Apps for Your ESL Students.
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