English+Central



EnglishCentral allows you to take a course and speak and learn English online with a speech recognition system, vocabulary and pronunciation tools.

Resources and links

 * http://www.englishcentral.com

**Articles and tutorials**

 * http://blog.englishcentral.com/resources/
 * [|Teachers Guide]
 * Workbooks and Worksheets

Strengths:

 * Learn English using thousands of the most engaging videos on the web presented with text transcriptions and word definitions.
 * Interactive videos - students listen and record their voice.
 * Includes detailed reports to track progress (teachers can track lines recorded by student, pronunciation, speak points, learned words and watched videos)
 * Ability to create classes and track student progress.
 * Teacher can set goals. For example, a teacher may set a goal for a student to watch 5, videos, learn 25 words and complete speaking practice for 5 videos.
 * Teachers can select the video types and level.
 * Teachers can "listen in" on student recordings.

Weaknesses:

 * A limited number of free lessons before having to purchase a subscription.
 * Some features only available with Premium plan (not free).

Opportunities:

 * Teachers can blend video into the existing curriculum and course.
 * Ideal for flipped learning - students can practice at home.

**Threats**:

 * Students must have reliable Internet to access the program.