#vlang

The Vlang conference: or Future Language Learning Now: Innovative Applications and Methods for Language Training took place in Warsaw last week. by Jessica Driscoll 

  The conference focused on new and innovative ways to learn languages and included presentations on virtual worlds, online classes using skype, games for language learning and talked about research into these methods of learning.

  I presented Languagelab's newest product, 'Market Leader Live'. My main points were by simulating real business situations, stress and interactions with students from different countries, you can create a more real Business English experience that will prepare students for working internationally. The presentation also discussed the use of course books in a modern classroom and why simply digitising books is not enough to meet the needs of learners. Reading has become fragmented by the use of ebooks and mobile devices, so the linear method of working through a course book with a teacher in a time constrained atmosphere is not an ideal way of experiencing Business English online.

   If you can take a textbook and make it into a virtual experience which is rich in co-presence, real language in context and prepares students to be in the real situation you are on the right track to making a resource of the future.

  I also took some footage of the local culture in Warsaw to share with you all....! Enjoy...