Learn Speaking with Speechling

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Learning a new language can be challenging for some students, especially developing fluency in speaking. Thanks to the development of Internet and electronics technology, there are many approachable online tools for students to learn how to speak effectively. One of them is (click to assess)Speechling, which I am going to introduce to you.
 

What is Speechling?

It is a language learning platform where you can learn and practice pronunciation in ten languages, which includes Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese and English. In addition, the practice mode is very diverse with dictation, listening exercises, flashcards, cloze and so on. Here, language learners can get personalized one-on-one guidance from real people. Submit your own exercises to get correction or feedback from a native language coach.
 
Join speechling community to discuss with other learners


 

How to use Speechling?

Choosing the level and language according to one's learning needs, then Speechling will present many useful short sentences, which have been grouped into different categories. The presentation of the text visualizes the learning process as shown in the following.

Three learning stages: speak, understand, lecture


After learning and practing by following the native voice, you can record yourself and upload it to a native teacher. Later, you will get your feedback as assessment of your practice via email, and all will be presented in Audio Journal. Also, if there is any problems, you can talk to your real coach.

 

Get feed-back from real coach

It is worth mentioning that Speechling can not only compare the pronunciation and meaning of the mother tongue and the target language (traditional usage), but also can be used to learn two languages (innovative usage). As the image shows, in the Settings you can select the two languages you want to represent.


Learn languages from contrastive aspect

In addition to practicing speaking and learning expressions, it also provides articles and materials to improve your learning. For more details of how to use Speechling, here is a useful video for you:

 Strength of Speechling

  • 24/7 unlimited recording
  • One to one real guidance
  • Coaching for a native language coach
  • Diverse mode for practice
  • Different choice for levels based on learning needs 
  • Multiple language learning 
  • Available on both ebsites and mobile apps 

Limitation of Speeching

The disadvantage is that the reply of foreign teachers is not even, generally in a few hours to receive feedback. There is also the need to charge for access to more functions. What's more, the language that learners contact with lack authenticity and flexibility in a way, no matter from the content or the varieties of languages.


In Summary, if you want to practice your speaking and improve fluency from different discrete ponits of language, it can be a good choice. Basically, it is more suitable for simple language learning.










Comments

  1. Yu Zhong2 March 2023 at 14:07

    Hi mona. This is a great blog about speechling! I not only learned how to use speechling but also its limitations. I think I will not only introduce it to my students but also use it to improve my own speaking fluency. Thank you again!

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  2. Evian21 April 2023 at 09:41

    Hello Mona. Thank you for sharing this useful tool that can evaluate the presentations, which perfectly shows the usefulness of ICT and speaking. However, perhaps, you need to consider your audience of your blog, which should be teachers. From my perspective, this blog is more about how learners can use Speechling rather than teachers. Maybe you can change the audiences and provide more situation about how teachers can use Speechling for their language teacher.

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