#voxpop

Hi again, everyone!

It has been a long time no see, in that time I had midterms, sadly. However, my friend Nisa and I created a podcast for our latest project! We decided to do a vox-pop format and sparked a debate: "What is the most overrated show you have ever seen?" We interviewed about 20 people on campus, yet we only included 11 of them. Not surprisingly for me, most of the people said How I Met Your Mother and Friends.

This is the podcast!

The biggest struggle for me was editing the voices. It took more time than I expected, and we spent a lot of time finding a suitable app/website. First, we tried to edit on iPad, but it did not work. Then, I downloaded some apps to my laptop, and lastly, I chose Audacity. Separating the voices was another struggle, but I handled it. Also, finding a place that does not have background voice was hard too, and for some reason, we made all of this a day before the due date. Despite all these constraints, I think we did it well and I really enjoyed.

As a future teacher, I probably would give this task to my students. It is a perfect way to hear your own voice. Also, it turns English into a more social context. There are some downsides, but it would be worth it.

That was all from me today and do not forget to write your opinions about overrated shows and you can take a look at my friend’s blog here!

For this assignment, my beloved partner Ece (you can visit her blog here @eceinprogress ) and I produced a vox-pop podcast based on short interviews we had with 14 different people. Instead of focusing only on the answers, what stood out to me was how people reacted to being asked a question unexpectedly. Some answered quickly, while others took time to think, some even asked artificial intelligence tools before answering which showed how differently people approach even simple questions.

For me, the most interesting part of the process was observing these small moments during interaction. It made me realize that communication is not just about what people say, but also how they say it, their hesitation, tone, and attitude. This made the experience feel more meaningful than a typical speaking activity.

One of the more challenging parts was the technical side. We had no real experience with editing, so organizing and cleaning the recordings took time. Thankfully, a friend of mine who studies Radio, Television, and Cinema introduced us to some useful editing tools and explained how to use them. With his help, we were able to turn our recordings into a proper podcast.

In the future, I would consider using a similar task with my students, but with careful planning. While it is very effective for developing real-life communication skills and raising awareness about how people interact, it also requires time, guidance, and some technical support. Despite these challenges, it is a valuable and engaging learning experience.

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