First of all, do you know what is a podcast?
A podcast is an:
- audio and/or video file
- ‘broadcast’ via the Internet
- can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device. For example, MP3 player.
- 'podcast' comes from the word 'iPod'. An Apple portable MP3 player & broadcast
What are the uses of podcasting in language teaching?
There are 2 main uses which are;
- Students can listen to existing podcasts
- Students can create their own podcasts
By using existing podcasts for language learning, students will.....⤵
- self-study (independent learner & make them explore the learning process by themselves)
- improve listening skills in class. (the teachers willonly give instructions & assistance while students need to listen carefully to the instructions given)
- encourage students to find a podcast that interests them and to listen regularly. (subscribe to podcast using e.g. iTunes ‘podcatcher’)
- variety of levels (according to the language proficiency level of the students)
- variety of topics (specific topics of language learning)
Steps to have your own podcast ⤵
1. Tools for podcasting:
- an audio/recording tools
- online voice recorder (http://vocaroo.com)
- smartphone
2. Audio editing tools:
- audacity
- any online audio editor (pffftt you can google it. hahaha)
3. You can upload it in any platform such as:
- Youtube
- iTunes
- SoundCloud
- Blog
Hey loookkk! These are some of the examples of podcast:
- General
- Podcasts for teachers and learners
- English
-Better English
-Fun English Lessons
-English as a Second Language Podcast
-Genki English
-Englishcaster
THE END. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME ❤
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