FSZ: Blended-Learning-Konzept für English for Specific Purposes

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Are you a visual learner? You probably like to look at and read things in order to learn them.

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Are you an auditory learner? You probably like to hear things and say them out loud in order to learn them.

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Are you a kinaesthetic learner? You probably like to learn things hands on.

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This example shows how you can use mindmaps to focus on types of things, in this case: fruit. You can also add extra information that doesn't quite fit in boxes around the mindmap. This is particularly useful when there are words from a certain word class that you want to highlight, such as adjectives or verbs.

Mindmaps can be useful when thinking about a broad topic and trying to cut it down into different sections. This example shows how you can write down vocabulary for a variety of topics concerning water, such as how we use water, but also the dangers of water. Let your imagination go wild to truly test your vocabulary knowledge!

Mindmaps don't always have to be big and elaborate. You can also keep it short and simple if, for example, you are focusing on collecting synonyms of certain words. This example shows how you can focus on just the words "happy" and "sad" and a variety of words that mean the same. You could, of course, add further emotions and feelings, such as anger or fear.

This short video gives you a few tips on how to work out the meaning of a word by looking at the context (and not always rely on a dictionary).

If you would like some support understanding the above video, you can find the transcript here.

If you would like some support understanding the above video, you can find the transcript here.

Before you continue onto the quizzes, carry out your own research by doing this small task.

Read to find out what a "cognate" is and how they can help you learn and practise English vocabulary.

Unfortunately, it's not that easy. Read to find about "false friends".

'Signpost language' refers to the words and phrases that tell your audience what has just happened and what is going to happen next. Such language is useful when guiding your listeners through your presentation.

Finished this section? Then check out this small task for you to do to check what you have learnt.

Take a look at our list of differences after you have done the quiz above.

Now that we've looked at the major differences between traditional and online meetings, take a look here for a list of tips and tricks to think about when giving an online presentation.