Post on 02-Jul-2015
Overview
1. An online video-based material designed for vocabulary development2. Targeted Audience: ESL/EFL learners3. Including authentic videos covering a variety of topics and subtopics4. Including courses developed on the basis of the video content5. Video/course content levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced6. Approach to video lessons: Watch, Learn, Speak ,Quiz
Teachers & Schools’ Registration
1. Registered teachers’ free one-month trial for a class set up , with 50 premium seats2. Teachers’ registration through the Academic Use page http://www.englishcentral.com/academic 3. Students’ registration by logging in via the main page, or by the teacher’s invitation through the Class Page URL, or by purchasing a prepaid access card from the school
Users’ Access to Videos
1. User’s access to only two free video lessons per month2. Payment of minimum $15 monthly for further access
Video Topics and Subtopics
1. Academic English: education; engineering; science; health; technology; etc. 2. Business English: banking; business interviews; finance; CEO’s, etc.3. Media English: celebrities; comedies; movies; commercials; etc.4. Career English: banking; working; law; public relations; presentations; etc.5. Social English: daily life; holidays; telephone; sports; dining, etc.6. Travel English: destinations; shopping; getting around; culture; etc.
Video Lessons’ Difficulty Levels
1. Beginner2. Intermediate3. Advanced
Video Lessons’ Trends
1. Most popular2. Most recent3. Easiest first4. Hardest first
Selection of a video lesson
1. Select the type: video or course; eg. video2. Select difficulty level; eg. Beginner3. Select the trend ; eg. Easiest first4. Select a topic and a subtopic; eg. Academic English →Health5. Select a video lesson; eg. Laughter
Approach to a Video Lesson
1) Students watch the video, 2)learn and practice the in-content vocabulary, 3)practice speaking and improve pronunciation by repeating the video, and 4) take content-based quizzes
1. Watch the video
1. The video is played.2. The subtitle is given.3. Any unknown word will be repeated if getting clicked.
2. Learn the Words
1. The video is played again .2. Subtitles with a missing word appear during the talk. 3. The missing word needs to be typed after being heard.4. Instant feedback is given before moving on to the next sentence.
3. Speak the Video
1. The video sentences are heard.2. The learner clicks on the microphone and speaks the line.3. The feedback is given afterwards.
4. Quiz Vocabulary
1. The sentence is heard.2. The learner selects the meaning of the word; for example, species.3. Instant feedback is given.
Selection of a Course
1. Courses arrangement is based on the video content.2. Each course consists of sub-courses, including units and videos
Approach to Courses
1. Academic English 1, as a sub-course of Academic English course, includes 20 videos and 4 units.2. The approach to each unit is the same as the video lesson, i.e. Watch, Learn, and Speak.