Hi everyone, welcome to Runping’s Blog!๐
I aim to be a good English teacher in China in the future
I am exploring some technologies or tools to be applied in my future teaching practice and glad to share my findings with you
For this week, the topic is pronunciation. Pronunciation is a basic element for learners in language learning. Correct pronunciation is important not only for communication purposes but also for building confidence in the learner. A strong foundation in pronunciation can lead to better language proficiency and more effective communication in real-world situations. Today, I want to share YouGlish with you, which may be a controversial tool as it may be a little bit excessive to use long videos to learn word pronunciation!๐
๐ฌWhat is YouGlish?
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| https://www.helpforenglish.cz/article/2020030401-youglish-pronunciation-on-youtube |
YouGlish is an online platform that allows users to search for and watch videos containing specific words or phrases. It is an excellent tool for language learners because it allows them to hear real people using English in authentic contexts. YouGlish draws from a vast database of videos, including news clips, speeches, and interviews.
๐ฌWhy use YouGlish?
Improving Pronunciation and Listening Skills: By listening to how native speakers pronounce words and speak English, students can improve their pronunciation and practice listening by exposing them to authentic English spoken in real-world situations.
Expanding Vocabulary: YouGlish provides learners with real-life examples of how words are used in context, which helps them understand how the word fits in the sentence and expands their vocabulary.
Intercultural Communication: It can make students expose to all kinds of authentic English materials, not just English textbooks, which may improve students intercultural communication through knowing about Western knowledge and culture.
๐ฌHow to use YouGlish?
It is simple to use YouGlish. As English teachers, you can access the website and type in a word or phrase related to a lesson. The site then generates videos from YouTube that include that particular word or phrase. From there, students can watch and listen to the video clips, which come from real-life situations, to practice listening and pronunciation skills.
๐ฌLimitations
Firstly, the quality of videos can vary greatly, which means it may cost your time to filter the appropriate videos for lessons. The videos may contain language that is not appropriate for all students, so it is essential to preview any videos before showing them in class.
Secondly, YouGlish is not suitable for beginners as it may be challenging to understand the videos' context.
Finally, although YouGlish is free to use, teachers in China need to use VPN to access this website.
In conclusion, YouGlish is a powerful tool with amounts of videos can be used by English teachers to help their students improve their language skills. It allows students to hear authentic English spoken in real-world contexts. However, it is essential to keep in mind that Youglish has its limitations, and it should be used in conjunction with other resources to ensure that students receive a well-rounded language education.
The below video is an interesting introduction of the Pros and Cons of YouGlish by VIRTUALLY NATIVE. However, a thousand Hamlets in a thousand eyes. Maybe you can find it really helpful to your teaching. So, why not have a try?๐
Hi, I think your blog is quite organized; the layout is clear, and the content is detailed. However, I suggest that the size of the word could be bigger.
ReplyDeletethank you! I will adjust it.
DeleteHi, Runping. It's really reader-friendly to use boldface type and different color of fonts. This is particularly useful when trying to draw attention to critical information or when trying to make a point. Therefore, thank you for reminding me that. But I think it is a good idea to give credit to the source of the pictures used in our blog. By doing so, we can avoid any potential copyright infringement issues and also demonstrate ethical and responsible behavior.
ReplyDeletethank you for reminding me! I will attach it！
DeleteThank you for introducing a great learning platform that I think will be very helpful in training students' listening skills. It is also a very good way to train students on the usage of specific words or expressions, there are plenty of video clips as examples and they are all real! Thank you, Runping, I think I will definitely use this platform in my future teaching！
ReplyDeletewow, I am happy you like it. Hope it be helpful in your future teaching practice.
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