Dictation
http://smart.fm/flash?swf=dictation&lang=ja&goal_id=705
Target group: 13~16 years old who are intermediate learner of ESL/EFL.
Brief summary: This online resource is for building vocabulary through typing the words that the learner listened as a dictation practice in Japanese website. Firstly there are some missing words and typing in the blanks followed what the learner listened. After practicing several questions, secondly they need to type all sentences which are learned just now.
Teaching idea: this resource educates the students to concentrate on listening and having a dictation speedy. They do not need to press space key between words when they answered, therefore, it is quite intelligent device to catch their meaning quickly and correctly. In addition, it can be used as a warm up before today’s lesson because one lesson takes around 10 minutes. The more they used, the more it can be leveled up. It would be supported for the students not only to practice typing English words and improve listening skills but also to concentrate on studying at the same time.
A useful website but how would dictation help with vocabulary development?
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