Yasmin's Journey in TESL

How do you persuade people???     “To persuade the people who have the power to approve your idea or let it die, you need to start with a strong outline“ This video provides an  ample explanation on how to give a persuasive speech. Do check it out and hopefully you can be a great speaker one day!!!! Info-Graphic on Persuasion Techniques Sample Persuasive Essay 

https://quizlet.com/384327462/match This quiz is created using Quizlet. It functions as a memorization tool to help students' learning. It offers a varieties of learning modes such flashcard, speller, learn, test, scatter game and gravity. It is a fun way to test learners' knowledge. Click the link above and have fun guessing the food name!!

Behaviorism is a learning theory that only focuses on objectively observable behaviors and discount any independent activities of the mind.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ 1. What does the website or MOOC or app or tool attempt to "teach"? Are exercises or activities included in the website? What are types of exercise or activities included? Are there different levels of difficulty for different proficiency levels?         The ESL website that I have chosen for this task is http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/. BBC English is a part of the BBC World Service devoted solely to English language teaching. This particular website attempts to teach full range of English courses such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Pronunciation, Learning English through Drama, Business English and Learning English in Your Language (which offers explanation  in Thai, Mandarin and Hindi) that cater to students of different proficiency levels such as lower-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced. Not only that, it also offers useful tips towards English teachers on how to teach stu...

In my opinion, there are more advantages of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) compared to the disadvantages. Firstly, the traditional language learning is considered as monotonous and students are used to it that its no longer considered as fun or interesting. Technology is something that can certainly attract students as it is not commonly used and it is versatile in the sense that it can be adapted to cater to many lessons in class. Not only that, computer can give instant feedback and help students become aware of his misconception at the very first stage. Brown (1997) listed the advantages of CALL as giving immediate feedback, allowing students at their own pace, and causing less frustration among students.  In terms of its disadvantages, the obvious one I could think of is teachers who are not trained enough to utilize technology in class. Being computer-savvy is necessary for both teachers and students so that they can benefit the most from it. The lack of facil...