Sunday 30 January 2011

Using Videos #3

   

What is this?
  • This is an educational video from youTube that English teachers can use in class.
  • It shows the different meanings and usages between 'fun' and 'funny'. 
How might you use it to foster language learning?
  • During the first watching, let the students notice the differences between the two words
  • After watching, get the students in pairs and make them talk about the differences
  • Encourage them to watch the video one more time and to say the examples from the video 
  • Ask them to make their own dialogues in pairs using 'fun' and 'funny'
  • Let any pairs do the dialogue presention in front of the class and choose good ones 
  • Use it in English grammar class as well when teaching 'noun' and 'adjective'
What limitations should the teacher consider when using it?
  • A bit fast explanation to finish within one minute
  • English sentences are not seen clearly sometimes because of the overlapping colors with the background 
  • Some countries might not acess to 'youTube'
  • Might be better if a dialogue in an animation or between people will be followed

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