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Many people today are studying online. This has led to the
development of new expressions related to e-learning. Read the
expressions A-I below and decide which of these three groups each one
belongs to:
1. Things you do before your online lesson

2. Things you do during the online lesson
3. Things you do after the online lesson, related to homework
a. Click on the link to access the audio files

b. Download the writing assignment and then upload your work when you have finished
c. Put on your headset
d. Put someone on mute
e. Receive an invitation to join a meeting
f. Review the new vocabulary before the next lesson
g. Set up/install your camera
h. Share your screen
i. Write on the virtual whiteboard
Three students are thinking about doing online English courses, but they all have
doubts. Read the information and get ready to explain what might be a
problem for each person, in your own words.
1. Jay: My boss suggested that I do an online business English course. She says
that if I pass the exam with a high score, she might recommend me for
management training. I definitely want to earn more money, but I think the
course sounds boring. I also don’t like the idea of spending long hours studying
alone. I’m much more of a team player than a lone wolf
Charlotte: At school, I hated IT! My favourite subject was
languages, but I got bored quickly. I tried learning Arabic last
year, and I thought I was doing rather well, but the teacher said I
made too many mistakes, so I gave up. To be honest, I couldn’t
see what the problem was.
Liz: I’m desperate to improve my English but life is so busy! I work
full-time, I have a family, and my husband, kids, the dog and I are
all living with his parents. The thing is, we’ve always dreamed of
taking a year off and travelling around the world, and we’re not
getting any younger...
Read the article "Top tips for online study" and decide
which two tips would most benefit each of the students
from the previous exercise. Be ready to explain your
ideas.
Top tips for online study
1. Motivation - why study? To be successful in any area, you have to want to
succeed. Before you start an online course, you should be clear about your
motivation. Are you studying online as part of a long-term education
programme, to develop your career or for personal interest? You can write
yourself an encouraging message to read when you find things difficult:
• When I’ve finished this course, I will have completed my foreign language
requirements for university.
• Next year, I will be able to apply for promotion.
• Imagine travelling around Australia - and speaking English the whole time!
2. Persistence - don’t give up! Online learning can present challenges that you may
not have experienced before. You will need to work through technical problems
independently and be ready to ask for help. Remember that you will probably
encounter the most technical problems at the beginning of the course. Once you have
resolved these, you will still need to be ready to face the challenges of following the
course itself while learning in a new way. Keep telling yourself that you can do it.
3. Time management.You will find it easier to keep up with your course if you plan your
time effectively and set up a routine study schedule. Successful students log on and
make progress every day, embracing the flexibility that an online course can offer. At
the start of the course, look over the syllabus and make a long-term plan for
preparing for end-of-course assessments like essays or exams. Then think about
breaking down the work you need to do week by week, and day by day. Be specific
about which days and times you will be doing coursework and how long for. Make lists
and tick off tasks when they are completed. Organising your time like this will help
you complete the course and will also be a vital skill for the workplace.
4. Study environment. Having the right space to work (with a strong Internet
connection) will help you manage your time more effectively. You need
someplace quiet where no one will interrupt you. You need to be comfortable
with the furniture and the lighting. Some people work best at home, while others
prefer a more social environment like a coffee shop. Listen to music if it helps you
concentrate. Turn off your phone and ignore emails and other distractions during
your study time. There are apps you can use apps to limit interruptions.
5. Building relationships online. Even if you are not physically in a classroom,

remember that you are not alone. You can ask for help from teachers and staff
and interact with other students. Stay in touch with others through online
meetings, forums, emails or Skype calls. Build relationships by introducing yourself
to other students, asking and answering questions, and offering help if you can.
Remember that communicating online is very different to real life interaction. You
may not be able to see the other person’s face, so you have to rely on words to
express what you want to say. Write sentences and use a respectful professional
tone at all times. A good guideline is not to write anything that you wouldn’t say in
6. High standards - mistakes matter! Finally, hold yourself to high standards
throughout the course. Many online courses rely on students assessing their own
work, or the work of classmates. If you’re marking your own work, don’t let little
mistakes go. It’s easy to ignore these "dumb mistakes," but in the long-term, you
won’t benefit from the assessment if you do this. If you receive a lower score than
you were aiming for, don’t get depressed - turn the experience into a learning
opportunity. If you are having trouble keeping to your study schedule, ask a
classmate, friend or family member to check on your progress from time to time.
Watching and listening The verbs below describe different ways you can
interact with an iPhone, iPad and other touchscreens.
swipe
zoom in
scroll
zoom out
flick
spread
tap
pinch
double-tap
rotate
https://www.linguahouse.com/pl/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/the-
future-of-reading/videoplayer/mike_matas
What do you remember?
Put True or False next to the statements below.
1. The book contains interactive maps and infographics.
2. The book only runs on the iPad.
3. The book is the second publication by Push Pop Press.
4. Mike Matas wants to license the software to publishers.

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1. Things you do before your online lesson

a. Click on the link to access the audio files

• Next year, I will be able to apply for promotion.

5. Building relationships online. Even if you are not physically in a classroom,

1. The book contains interactive maps and infographics.

2. The book only runs on the iPad.

3. The book is the second publication by Push Pop Press.

4. Mike Matas wants to license the software to publishers.

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