An interesting post and discussion over at the Guardian\u2019s Teacher Network blog is on using social media for language learning. <\/p>\n
The blog post is aimed at school teachers, but language learners can pick up some tips too. Their \u201cfive ways you can start to engage with your pupils on social media\u201d are useful, particularly number 4, on Pinterest.<\/p>\n
\n4. Create a Pinterest account. Take some pictures of prompt cards, post-it notes or even objects with their description in another language and ‘pin’ them on your boards. You could even look for photos of the country, or infographics about languages in general, to help your pupils understand more about why they should learn it. (Source: Guardian<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pinterest is still relatively new \u2013 you can \u2018pin\u2019 web content to boards. Language learners could use it to create their own boards with visual hints and prompt cards. Have you tried this?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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