I’m planning to use HospitalEnglish.com to teach advanced medical students enrolled in a computer equipped medical English classroom that is part of an ESP program. The purpose of using this web site in addition to other websites mentioned below is to develop students’ vocabulary, reading, listening, pronunciation, and speaking skills associated with asthma disease. First, students will be introduced to key vocabulary associated with asthma disease and will hear the pronunciation of these words. Then, they will listen to a podcast that presents overview information about asthma, followed by multiple choice questions and fill in the blanks exercises. As a follow up activity, students will be divided into groups of 3; each group will be asked to read different authentic articles about asthma and present them in class. By doing so, students will get to practice their reading and speaking skill and will benefit from each other’s presentations by learning more information about this disease. I believe that HospitalEnglish.com, TheFreeDictionary.com, and QsWorkout.com will enhance language acquisition for the targeted students because they will provide them with a variety of activities that incorporate several language skills specifically designed for the targeted students. Moreover, after this lesson, students will learn how to use HospitalEnglish.com for independent learning.
Link to web sites that I will be using:
TheFreeDictionary.com
Asthma Quiz
Online Asthma Articles
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1 year ago
Hanan, I think that your idea of using CALL technology for developing an English for Special purposes lesson is great. I like the fact that you are incorporating various skills such as reading, listening, writing and speaking. I am looking forward to your project presentation.
ReplyDeleteHanan, this looks great. The only thing missing is exactly how you will have your students present to the class. Make sure you explain this when you present your project to the class.
ReplyDeleteThank you Miglena. I'm also looking forward to your project presentation which is designed for EFL students.
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