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This week in my TESOL studies, I explored several interesting educational tools: Voki, Quizlet, and Kahoot . These platforms can make English lessons more interactive and are especially useful for increasing students’ motivation. However, while using them, I also noticed some drawbacks. Here, I’d like to share my thoughts and reflections How Do These Tools Help Students Learn? Voki – This tool allows users to create animated avatars that can “speak.” Teachers can use it to record dialogues or stories, and students can create their own characters to practice speaking. For shy students, this method reduces the pressure of speaking and makes them more willing to express themselves. Quizlet – A fantastic vocabulary learning tool! Its flashcard feature helps students memorize words, while the test mode allows them to check their progress. I think this is particularly useful for students who need to learn a large number of vocabulary words. Kahoot – A game-based learning platfo...

This is my first blog and I just learnt a lot from ELT planning blog. It is a great attempt for me to start using and managing my own blog, and there are some tips I have grasped from PETE’s blog.👀 Organization and Layout • Clear structure: Articles are reviewed in chronological order or by event category, which is logical and convenient for readers to follow the author's ideas.😁 • Clear paragraphs: Each paragraph revolves around a theme, and the layout is concise and clear, avoiding large blocks of text. • Visual appeal Content and Features • Informative: Provides a review of key events throughout the year, diverse and extensive  • Authenticity: Personal narratives add credibility and are easily relatable to readers. Ease of Use and Negative Aspects • There are a lot of categories, and it is very clear to show the classified modules. There is a comment section to facilitate communication with readers • links, tables of contents or redirects, readers can easily find the section t...