Keywords English
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
A bilingual app available in English and Mandarin.
Are you struggling with English at school? Do you find science vocabulary difficult? Do you hope to go on to college or university? If so, then Keywords English is the app for you.
Starting with the science topic of photosynthesis, Keywords English - Photosynthesis is more than just a list of vocabulary words. It is a research-driven app that identifies the main 12 key words you, as a young learner studying science, need to know to understand this topic in English.
The app starts with a description of photosynthesis that includes the main key words. Supported by great visuals and native speaker recordings, the app then teaches you the meanings of these words and how to pronounce them correctly. The activities include a pronunciation check, spelling, word order, gap fill and multi-choice exercises that prepare you to describe photosynthesis in fluent English, in both speech and writing.
➢ Introduction
Beginning with a written and audio description of photosynthesis, the key words are presented.
➢ Vocabulary
These key words are then defined and demonstrated in sample sentences.
➢ Pronunciation
Identify the correctly stressed syllables to pronounce the key words correctly and confidently.
➢ Word order
Practise putting the words in the right order to make correct sentences.
➢ Spelling
Focus on the correct spelling to reduce your errors in writing.
➢ Multiple choice questions
Test your knowledge of the key words.
➢ Gap fill
Before describing photosynthesis in your own words, make a final check of how the key words fit into the description.
➢ Conclusion
Now you can write a description of photosynthesis or record yourself describing it clearly in English and share it with your friends.
➢ Glossary
This provides a quick revision of the key words.
KEY FEATURES
• Audio recording by native speakers
• Graphics to clarify language meaning
• Fully supported by iPhone and iPad
• Play-back option
• Record feature
• Interactive exercises
• Hyperlink from glossary to the vocabulary section
• No connection to Internet needed after downloading
THE TEAM
The methodology behind this App comes from a three-year research project carried out by academics at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. The team are all language and literacy specialists in second language teaching and learning. The app itself has been designed by specialists in applied grammar, writing and technology in the area of second language learning.
Are you struggling with English at school? Do you find science vocabulary difficult? Do you hope to go on to college or university? If so, then Keywords English is the app for you.
Starting with the science topic of photosynthesis, Keywords English - Photosynthesis is more than just a list of vocabulary words. It is a research-driven app that identifies the main 12 key words you, as a young learner studying science, need to know to understand this topic in English.
The app starts with a description of photosynthesis that includes the main key words. Supported by great visuals and native speaker recordings, the app then teaches you the meanings of these words and how to pronounce them correctly. The activities include a pronunciation check, spelling, word order, gap fill and multi-choice exercises that prepare you to describe photosynthesis in fluent English, in both speech and writing.
➢ Introduction
Beginning with a written and audio description of photosynthesis, the key words are presented.
➢ Vocabulary
These key words are then defined and demonstrated in sample sentences.
➢ Pronunciation
Identify the correctly stressed syllables to pronounce the key words correctly and confidently.
➢ Word order
Practise putting the words in the right order to make correct sentences.
➢ Spelling
Focus on the correct spelling to reduce your errors in writing.
➢ Multiple choice questions
Test your knowledge of the key words.
➢ Gap fill
Before describing photosynthesis in your own words, make a final check of how the key words fit into the description.
➢ Conclusion
Now you can write a description of photosynthesis or record yourself describing it clearly in English and share it with your friends.
➢ Glossary
This provides a quick revision of the key words.
KEY FEATURES
• Audio recording by native speakers
• Graphics to clarify language meaning
• Fully supported by iPhone and iPad
• Play-back option
• Record feature
• Interactive exercises
• Hyperlink from glossary to the vocabulary section
• No connection to Internet needed after downloading
THE TEAM
The methodology behind this App comes from a three-year research project carried out by academics at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. The team are all language and literacy specialists in second language teaching and learning. The app itself has been designed by specialists in applied grammar, writing and technology in the area of second language learning.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 127.38 MB of space to download and install Keywords English app. Keywords English was updated to a new version. Purchase this version for $0.00
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Six2.net Click4ESOL Limited at http://www.keywordsenglish.com.
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