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YOUTUBE INFLUENCES.

I am a great YouTube fan. I have picked up lots of information and skills via their videos. It saved me hundreds on more than one occasion.
Once, I thought the washing machine was broken and in need of replacement. 30 minutes or so on YouTube and "Bob's your uncle". I needed to clean out a filter and the machine sang sweetly.

As an English teacher I often give my students tips on films or series that I have been watching that may help them with their
learning. Entertainment videos as opposed to direct language teaching in this case. I use teaching videos separately. To give them an extra aide to growing their language skills.

There are benefits on YouTube such as: -

ü The option for subtitles on some programmes. It can be distracting watching subtitles, but they provide good back-up information.

ü Another thing is the ability to slow the playback speed down to make it easier to grasp what is being said.

ü And then replay the scene or show if needed.

ü There is an endless variety of programmes. I watch a lot of Korean movies and their high quality give me a “taste” of the culture. I combine that information with reading etc. to create a broader understanding.

ü We can then discuss the programme in a lesson. The language is important but also the cultural messages and information can be discussed. We can look for idioms, speech tone or the interactions between characters. I find a lot of things can be pulled from the right show.

Some shows like, Sherlock Holmes, are often familiar to students. Especially the newer versions of the story. Others, like Miranda, can be new. Wacky characters and their adventures. It is all about experiences we can bring to life in the lessons.

What would you prefer outside of lessons, videos, or written material?

Would you prefer a comedy or a drama as way of developing your language skills?

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