Introduction
Welcome to "Requesting for Advice: A Webquest for Intermediate ESL Learners." As an ESL learner, you may sometimes feel stuck or overwhelmed when trying to improve your language skills. However, seeking advice from experts or experienced language learners can be an effective way to overcome language barriers and achieve your language goals. In this webquest, you will explore various resources, research effective communication strategies, and practice writing requests for advice to improve your English language proficiency. By the end of this webquest, you will have gained valuable experience in seeking advice and improved your language skills. Let's get started!
Task
Your task is to research and gather information on resources that can help you improve your English proficiency. You will then write an email to an advice columnist, outlining your language learning challenges and seeking advice on how to overcome them.
Process
Step 1: Research resources
- Begin by researching online resources that can help you improve your English language skills. Some helpful websites to start with include:
- Duolingo: a language-learning platform that offers free courses in many different languages.
- ESL Library: a resource that offers lesson plans, activities, and materials for ESL learners.
- Quizlet: a platform that offers flashcards and study games for language learners.
- English Central: a website that provides videos and interactive activities for ESL learners.
- As you research, take notes on the resources that you find most helpful and the specific ways in which they can improve your language skills.
Step 2: Write your email
- Use the notes you took in Step 1 to help you write an email to an advice columnist. In your email, introduce yourself and explain that you are an ESL learner seeking advice on how to improve your language skills.
- Be sure to include specific details about your language learning challenges and the areas in which you would like to improve. For example, you may have trouble with pronunciation or grammar, or you may want to improve your reading comprehension.
- Use the information you gathered in Step 1 to suggest specific resources that may be helpful for your language learning goals.
- End your email by thanking the advice columnist for their time and consideration.
Evaluation
Your email will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Clarity and organization of your writing
- The specificity of your language learning challenges and goals
- The quality of your suggested resources and how well they align with your language learning goals.
Conclusion
By completing this webquest, you have gained valuable experience in seeking advice and identifying resources that can help you improve your English proficiency. Remember that there are many resources available to help you along your language learning journey, and don't hesitate to reach out to experts for guidance and advice.
Credits
Here are the sources for the resources mentioned in the webquest:
- Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/
- ESL Library: https://esllibrary.com/
- Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
- English Central: https://www.englishcentral.com/
These resources were chosen for their effectiveness and popularity among ESL learners, and we encourage you to explore them further as you work through the webquest.