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Using the WeChat App for English Learning

Explore the potential of WeChat for English learning, including mini programs, group chats, and official accounts. Learn how to enhance pronunciation, grammar, and language skills efficiently. Discover practical tips for standardized tests and gain access to a wealth of resources.

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Using the WeChat App for English Learning

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  1. Using the WeChat App for English Learning May 15th, TESOL 2019, Atlanta Siyi Fan Boston University

  2. 1.04 billion • Mini programs • Official accounts • Group chats Word Contest Group Punch Record Group WeChat. (2018, May 30). Statistics on the number of WeChat logins, WeChat officialaccounts and WeChat mini programs in 2018[original in Chinese]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.chyxx.com/industry/201805/645403.html

  3. Group chats Script: Student: What’s the difference between rate and ratio? Teacher: There are more meanings for the word “rate.” Teacher: Rate, speed, progress. Teacher: Price, cost. Teacher: But these two words are almost the same when expressing ratio. Student: Ok. Thank you! Teacher: You’re welcome. Word Contest Group

  4. Group chats Word Contest Group • The whole English teaching process: • the preview before class (short films’ examples) • in-class practice (pronunciation practice) • the review after class • to share learning resources • to pair students to practice • to make notifications on assignments Files: share learning resources Lu, K. (2018). A Practical Research on Improving English Pronunciation Based on WeChat Platform. Advances in Education, 2018, 8(3), 331-338. (original in Chinese)

  5. Mini programs Speaking Punch record Grammar • to take advantage of fragmented time • no need to download extra apps • various English-learning functions Translation Explanation English • to do a number of English exercises (listening, speaking, grammar, etc.) • To punch in every day to develop the learning habit. Topic:Famous Movie Lines Word Contest Group #Daily exercise# Punch Record Group Original Recording Grade

  6. Official account • to learn preparation tips for standardized tests like TOEFL, IELTS and GRE. • to read English articles on various topics • to do reading comprehensive exercises • to integrate with other add-ons (group chats, mini programs) Word Contest Group Punch Record Group

  7. Attitudes of WeChat Users Punch Record Group Knowledge Points • Plenty of resources • Every coin has two sides —— segmented time • It depends on the individual. Psychology of Difference: Personality and Intelligence – The Three Faces of Eve《三面夏娃》 Differential psychology  studies the ways in which individuals differ in their behavior and the processes that underlie it. Individual difference psychologists usually express their interest in individuals while studying groups by seeking dimensions shared by all individuals but upon which individuals differ. • Motivation • Persistence • Learning style(traditional classes, e-learning) Word Contest Group Punch Record Group

  8. Thank you!

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