Voice Files for iPod/MP3
Recording natural speech is an efficient way to expose people's mistakes. We
record and transcribe speech and then through a series of subsequent sessions, specific errors are treated and corrected
so you slowly acquire the skill of correcting yourself. Voice files are made which you can transfer to an iPod
or MP3 for future self-study.
E-mail
During
tuition, grammar points, new vocabulary and exercises for self-study are recorded on a laptop and then sent
by e-mail to you within 24 hours. Self-study exercises can then be e-mailed back for correction,
thus providing relevant input for future tuition.
Podcasts
There
are many excellent podcasts available through iTunes and the BBC website to help you with listening and pronunciation.
Guidance is provided on where to find the best of them, how to download and use effectively for further study.
Voice Recognition
This is an exciting development
for language learning although it is still quite basic in terms of recognising different accents and intonation. However,
it is really useful for helping advanced learners with pronunciation and error correction. We respect the
fact that it is not for everyone and it is entirely up to you whether to experiment or not.
Pen
and Paper
Despite the increased temptation
to use technology in many aspects of our lives, tried and tested methods work best for most people. At
Exclusive English, we love using pens and paper too!
