Whatsapp-based Classroom

           

         The most recent popular social network is Whatsapp application. Whatsapp Messenger is one of kind instant messaging for smartphone. It allows users to use their internet connection to send message to each other by sending image, video or audio. With all features, it will be very great if we try to utilize it in English language learning.

           The use of Whatsapp in language learning should be aimed to encourage students in learning the lesson. By doing this, the learning process will be student-centered. This approach allows more exploration of Whatsapp in language learning and offers students more opportunities to form their own idea or feeling about the issues as well as to improve their basic skills in the language learning process. This journal Whatsapp Goes to School will give you the real evidence to use Whatsapp for your learning activity.

            Here I will give you some ideas about using Whatsapp in teaching English language learning skill.

Reading à Teachers send a simple reading text (short story) or picture (comic) in the Whatsapp group. Then give a simple quiz about grammar or vocabulary or the content of the story.

Writing à Teachers send a picture and ask them to comment the issue of the picture or just describe it.

Listening à Teachers send an audio recording or video clips and ask students to take note or give them a simple quiz.

Speaking à Teachers send a tongue twister sentence and ask students to speak the sentence and record, and send the audio to the group. It is for pronunciation exercise.

                   

That’s all for me. I expressly do not give you detail activity or material as each teacher has different class conditions, members and materials. Just adjust it as you need. Thanks J