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I am a freelance teacher and translator with a 15-year experience, passionate about inventing new approaches and developing original lesson plans and study programs. I have a BA in Psychology and English (literature and language) and an MA in Special Education, which allows me to work with an especially wide range of students, including those with LDs. I use versatile interdisciplinary materials to expand my students' vocabulary and adjust the study program to the interests and professional needs of students. Motivation is the key to success, and I consider that one of my strongest sides: I know how to encourage active participation. This blog is a space for sharing materials, ideas and tips for English teachers and learners.

Tuesday 24 November 2015

This week I have discovered Quizlet. I have always dreamed of having an opportunity to create flashcards based on my own material and turn them into a computer game. Quizlet allows creating a "class" that would be shared with all your students and add "study sets" (flashcards) to your class for all the students to learn and play with. There is also a "test" option, so students can see their own progress. I particularly enjoy that you can add a picture to each word and record its pronunciation. It would especially valuable for non-readers or LD students.
Teachers have a subscription option (about 20-25 USD a year), which allows us to track our students' progress, see who's trained using the cards, how often and what were the results.
Students can learn in several modes that are arranged like attractive and fun games with a more-than-simple interface.
What's more, Quizlet offers an application that allows the students to study on-the-go.

All in all: worth trying.
If you are interested, here's the link:
https://quizlet.com/upgrade?referrer=LinguaCom




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