English Learning Journey (ELJ)

  Did you know? In this digital era, there are various tools that can be used to support writing activities. As future teachers, we have the responsibility to make English learning more engaging, interactive, enjoyable, and meaningful, especially in writing activities. In addition, we need to recommend digital tools that can facilitate collaborative learning among students. Therefore, I have explored two of the many digital tools available, namely Canva and QuillBot. Canva is a graphic design app used to create presentations, posters, infographics, and various other types of visual content. It provides a variety of free templates to support students' creativity in writing, allowing them to express their ideas and writing in the form of attractive and easy-to-understand visual designs. This app is suitable for learners at A2 to C1 levels, from junior high school and senior high school to college students and adults, especially in learning contexts such as project-based learning, p...

In today's digital era, integrating technology into English language teaching (ELT) is an appropriate option. Students tend to be more motivated when learning is combined with digital tools. So, as a future English teacher, I have explored various online tools that can help improve students' reading skills effectively and interactively. Two digital tools that can be used to support the development of English reading skills are the British Council LearnEnglish (website) and Beelinguapp (mobile app).  One of the most recommended tools for improving reading skills is the British Council LearnEnglish website. Besides offering free access without requiring users to sign in, this website also provides a variety of free reading materials, including short stories, articles, and other short texts such as poster, massages, and letter completed with exercises. The content of British Council LearnEnglish is suitable for learners from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1), especially with the ...