David and group members,
WHATSAPP is a good tool to teach people how to write and to speak in English. It is a Text messaging service that also allows people to record their voices. A teacher can form WhatsApp groups of students who are in the same class.
In my “classes” the first rule is that making fun of others is not allowed. People feel comfortable texting each other in English, and my role is to present lessons that focus on common mistakes.
By writing texts of 25 words or so without anxiety, and then studying the lesson, students gradually become more proficient in writing English.
I also provide pronunciation lessons based on Pumarosa and videos I made for YouTube. These lessons serve to encourage the students to record their voices. They usually read a story or poem out loud. Then I am able to give some “tips”, again referring back to videos, etc.
All in all I am very pleased with WhatsApp as a teaching tool. If you have any questions about my program, please email me at pumarosa21@yahoo.com.
Paul