HOW TO MAKE SUBTITLES FOR VIDEOS?

Aim

Using https://amara.org/hu/ for making it easy for anyone to caption and subtitle videos.

Activities

The teacher chooses a movie extract or a video from any sources for the students and ask them to watch the video and then prepare subtitles to the text.

Media used

laptop, smart phone, wi-fi

Advantages

It’s fun and easy to learn, and encourages collaboration. It’s motivating for students.

Evaluation

Peer evaluation, Ss compete in groups and choose the best subtitles.

HOW TO USE VIDEOS IN THE CLASSROOM?

How to use videos in the classroom?

Aim

Using https://www.ted.com/ for advanced learners’ competences and vocabulary

Activities

It applies to advanced level groups. First teacher discusses general topic e.g. nature, environment or education with the class then they watch a relevant video from this website and it can be followed by lots of tasks e.g. worksheets, group work, class debates etc.

Media used

projector, laptop, IWB

Advantages

This method is a very effective way of acquiring new advanced vocabulary in context and practising speaking skills e.g. presenting arguments while participating in discussions

Evaluation

We can use Kahoot or Quizlet to check the command of new vocabulary.