Just the word (week 7)

The website resource is:http://www.just-the-word.com/

Introduction

This website eventually makes teaching and learning in the second language more comprehensible.This technology is suitable for all levels of students.This website brings in the idea of  associating words with the appropriate context. Although it not the best word learning website but still it promotes the learning of word collocation. It helps teachers and students to see the best combinations of words.It also applies the concept of concordance by showing how the words are used in varies situations. Once a word is entered into the search box,it shows the word class of the word or phrase, then it shows a whole list of combinations with coloured lines and the long lines are the ones that indicates the most common combinations. This website also shows the alternative options for a word or phrase with blue lines under it.The most interesting part of this website is that it shows learner errors.

Instructions

How do teachers and learners go about using this website? Don't worry just press the video below:

Additionally there is an example activity using the word 'technology' below:

The advantages gained from this website are:

1.   can consider and see how words are applied in a wide range of context
2.   do provide authentic language use
3.   can encourage learner autonomy
4.  students can learn a wide range of vocabulary
5.  shows common word collocations or combinations 
6.   exposes students to language pattern and grammar
7. can identify subtle associations and connotations
8. can develop students writing 

The disadvantages of using this website are:

1. to many informations and need effective filtration
2. not visually appealing
3. it requires a high demand of understanding in using it

Recommendations

Teachers can use this website for developing students vocabulary. Teachers can also use this website for writing activities because it helps develop students writing as well as assist teachers while marking students essays.

Referencesforthepictures:Justtheword.com

Referencesforthevideos:

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