This document discusses using mobile phones as tools for learning English. It notes that mobile technology is ubiquitous and presents opportunities to redesign language learning for the "Swipe Generation" who are adept with technology. Some ways it suggests using mobile phones for English learning include having students take photos related to lessons, record themselves speaking for practice and feedback, and share experiences on social media.

1. MOBILE PHONES AS USEFUL
TOOLS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH
JONELL S. GREGORIO
DALC Student
Cebu Normal University
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2. Teaching English to the
“Swipe Generation”
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3. The 5 Macro Skills for 21st
Century Learners
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Viewing

4. Mobile technology is everywhere,
but do you restrict or encourage it in
your classroom?
 Technology is transforming how we
communicate, socialise, play, shop and
conduct business.'
 These changes place pressure on the
traditional models of language learning.
 They present us with amazing opportunities
to re-design the way we teach and learn
English.

5. We are teaching the “Swipe
Generation”
They are smart but solitary
They are adept with gadget
They prefer apps than group/social games
They prefer ‘virtual reality’ than actual
reality
They are online citizens, comfortable in the
cyber world
They are tactile, visual and auditory
learners

6. Teaching English Using
Cellphones
 Mobile devices allow you and your learners to
interact seamlessly with each other, in both formal
and informal learning contexts.
 Can encourage students to create a personal
visual story about their daily routine.
 The student can take a series of snapshots of
moments in their day — for example, their alarm
clock, a toothbrush, a cup of coffee, their walk to
school, etc. — and describe the actions to the
teacher.

7. Cameras and microphones are
useful for learning English
 Camera phones provide a great way to ask
learners to ‘notice’ grammar around them.
 You can encourage students to take photos of
street signs, menus, advertisements, or other
examples of written English that they see
around them.
 They can spot the misuse of apostrophes (‘s) or
noticing incorrect spelling.

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9. Use the recording function
on mobile devices
Learners can record themselves speaking
English and share it with friends, who can
offer feedback. This is a great opportunity
to practice pronunciation.
Learners can use the microphone
creatively, and incorporate voice
recordings into edited videos.
Use social media via cellphones; start a
group chat on messenger for updates on
assignments, tasks.

10. ‘What did you do last
weekend?’: A personal story
 Learners can share with the group photos or
videos of what they did, where they went, and
how they felt.
 They can also share their social media activity,
providing an opportunity to explore what their
friends thought of the weekend.
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11. Use Different Apps in Mobile
Phones
 Install a mobile dictionary in your students’
phones
 Facebook
 Messenger
 Instagram
 Twitter
 Youtube
 Email
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