Vocaroo

 AS A TOOL FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING

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Vocaroo is an excellent website for language learning because it provides learners with a recording tool which is similar to padlet’s instruments. The similarities that share with the last mentioned website produce similar results in the advantages, it is possible to record and download the files to have them in the computer so you can send them to peers to review it. Vocaroo is a versatile tool since you can record messages to others, podcasts, presentations or stories so it is great to practice speaking skills. The approach of Vocaroo is mainly constructivist and it benefits from the behaviorism because learners can interact with their environment, including classmates and their context.

Using it to foster language learning

Speaking proficiency is hard to acquire due to the fact that this is based on continuous practice. For this matter, Vocaroo can be a helpful tool since it provides a simple way in which any individual can record himself and evaluate his proficiency in English. Moreover, it provides the alternative to upload previously made recordings stored in the computer used at the moment of the recording. Smartphones are another way in which Vocaroo can be used. Despite the fact that some people may highly regard applications such as WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, Vocaroo can be a better way for learning purposes because social media applications such as the ones previously mentioned are not formal and can distract the student with its other functions e.g., send or watch images and chatting with friends. Furthermore, it provides the chance to download and share the recordings with other individuals in order to get feedback about the pronunciation or other aspects of the student’s speech. As we can see, Vocaroo seems like a simple option, but it gives students the chance to evaluate and improve their own speaking skills or let other students contribute to their improvement as they listen to their recordings.

Limitiations when using this technology with the purposes of language learning 

Overall, Vocaroo is a simple voice recording that can help students during their learning process. Nonetheless, one major limitation encountered is the fact that it is not the same as recording your voice to evaluate yourself and having a natural conversation with your teacher or classmates while receiving feedback from them.

Language learning is best learnt when you make mistakes and someone helps you realize what you did wrong and how to improve it.

In order to close this entry, we would like to provide you with a tutorial video on how to use Vocaroo

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