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  Fun with Definite & Indefinite Articles! GOOD EVENING my dearest readers! Teaching grammar doesn’t have to be boring 🦄. That’s why my dearest friends Evrim, Sema, and I created a fun flipped classroom video about definite and indefinite articles. With Canva for visuals and CapCut for editing, we made learning about “a,” “an,” and “the” simple, clear, and (dare we say) exciting 🌟. In case you’re new to the flipped classroom idea, here’s the deal: students watch a video lesson at home and use class time for practice and discussion. It’s interactive, effective, and a little unconventional 🔄 -just the way we like it. Our video breaks down the grammar rules with clear examples and cute touch. Think learning, but with a twist of fun Want to see for yourself? Check it out here:  https://youtu.be/dxXk8xbfPfk?si=wDt-s4rwy8tDgZsC Flipping your classroom might just flip your perspective on teaching!

HELLO MY ELT PARTNER! Guess what? My team and I have just completed a mission to create a corpus-based teaching material and a lesson plan that aligns with the ASSURE model. Sounds fancy, right?💥 Our assignment was to design a material for high school EFL learners in Turkey. The thing about grammar? Possessive adjectives are those tiny words that add a personal touch to sentences, such as "my," "your," and "their." The twist is that the content required some teacher assistance and corpus use, which essentially involves students looking at real-life language samples. However, the teachers receive a road plan to assist students in managing the process without falling into a tech-related labyrinth. Oh, and we were required to work in three-person groups. So, bring on the crazy WhatsApp conversations and brainstorming sessions powered by coffee! ☕ Making the material taught us how to use real-world examples to make language enjoyable, or at least acceptable....

  HELLO MY PRECIOUS READERS again after a long break. How are we? I hope we are well because our ELT adventure is going very well!💕 This blog is back to sprinkle some tech magic into the classroom package. We'll explore strategies, resources, and tactics to make teaching English interesting👽, fun💥, and a bit less chalk-and-talk💭. Watch this blog for posts on how to make courses more engaging, handle the tech world like a pro, and, of course, laugh at my tech erroneous. Ready to power up? Let’s goooo!

A LITTLE EMOTIONAL TODAY…. NO I AM NOT CRYING, I JUST HAVE ELT IN MY EYE Good evening my readers! As I sit down to write my final blog post for this course, I can't help but stare at the revolutionary journey I've undertaken over the past term. I used to be dubious of the idea of integrating technology into English language teaching (ELT), but these days I see it as a bright spot for innovation and possibility.   I have gained a greater understanding of technology integration in ELT thanks to this training. I've investigated several digital tools and platforms through a number of interesting assignments and introspective exercises, learning about their potential to support language learning and communication abilities. Every job, from online classes to interactive presentations, has expanded my perspectives and given me useful tools for successful integration. Of all the projects we have worked on, a handful stand out as particular favorites. Creating infographs  gave me th...

Hello, my dearest readersssss!   Have you ever wondered what a conversation with Freddie Mercury may be like? I did, and thanks to AI's magic, it happened! Not only was it cool to speak with the great artist via AI, but it also provided insight into the future of language acquisition. Indeed, there are difficulties. The AI's reactions occasionally seemed a little too robotic. Furthermore, we must not undervalue the significance of genuine human connection. However, who said that we couldn't have the best of both worlds? There is more to using AI for language learning than just conversing with well-known people. The goal is to make education highly entertaining, interactive, and personalized. Imagine this: I took a seat, entered my questions, and voila! AI gave the same response that Freddie would. It felt exciting yet also weird. Through this encounter, I was able to see how AI may transform language learning from dry textbooks into enjoyable games. I wrote a report about t...

A SALTBURN JOURNEY! Collaborative Review Writing with Google Docs Greetings my dear readers! I recently had a great experience using Google Docs to collaborate with my friends Aslı and Melike on a movie review of Saltburn . Our task was to see the movie, discuss it with one another, and write an in-depth critique. We wanted to make an inspirational and entertaining piece for film enthusiasts. Our goal with this project was to improve our writing and analytical abilities, and we had a splendid time doing it! Working together with Melike and Aslı was an amazing experience. Instant communication has never been easier thanks to Google Docs . effortlessly, we discussed ideas, made changes, and provided feedback. The ability to make comments on individual passages and offer edits without affecting the original text changed the dynamic of the game.  For this project, Google Docs was an excellent platform. Everything flowed easily and effectively thanks to its immediate editing. The ...