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  ChatGPT  by OpenAI is a language model-based chatbot. It uses generative pre-trained transformer technology which is a part of the large language model (LLM) in machine learning. It means that the artificial intelligence trains itself using language entries provided by developers and users. The version I will be presenting is ChatGPT 3.5. Although ChatGPT can be used for a near-infinite number of reasons, it can also be utilized as a tool in EFL and ESL writing. To use this tool, the user simply needs to provide prompts for the tool. More simply, write on the chatbox about anything. Then, the language model will generate a response to your sentence and the conversation will go on. When it comes to how someone can utilize this tool for a specific purpose as EFL/ESL writing, ChatGPT can be used for a variety of purposes such as providing random prompts, giving feedback, correcting, providing vocabulary, engaging in an academic debate conversation with students, and many o...

Letterboxd is a social platform centered around movies, where users can log, review, and discuss films. As a writing practice tool, you can leverage its features by regularly logging the movies you watch, writing subjective and meaningful reviews, creating and exploring lists, engaging in discussions with other users, and experimenting with different writing styles. Use the platform to set writing goals, such as a certain number of reviews per week, and reflect on your writing evolution over time. Whether you're crafting formal critiques, casual reflections, or creative pieces inspired by films, Letterboxd provides an interactive space to practice your writing skills while connecting with a community that shares your cinematic interests!  Letterboxd link this is how your profile looks like, you can enter logs to your diary and can access all of them from here. this is your watchlist section.  you can add or delete movies. this is the community's popular reviews section, you ca...

 Today I am going to talk about using Instagram as a writing tool in English classes. As we all know, Instagram is a Web 2.0 application that allows users to interact with each other based on photos. But I think we can look at Instagram as a writing tool.  Teachers can open a class account, which will be run by them, and ask students to do some writing tasks. For example, I have created a class account on Instagram and shared 3 photos. Teachers can post photos and ask students what they think and feel, and ask them to write a paragraph or key points about it in the comments. Other than that, it can also be used for essay or paragraph planning. On this account, students can give peer feedback to each other by replying to each other's comments. The teacher can also give feedback on this platform too.  One thing that might be bad is that since there is a word limit on comments, students will not be able to write full essays. But, using Instagram as a brainstorming, planning,...

  Lit2Go  is an online literacy platform created by Florida Center for Instructional Technology to promote the availability of reading materials in education. Although the tool does not have complex tools such as assignment creation and sharing tools related to the material presented, the good thing about this website is that it includes authentic reading sources and audio  files with for all of the reading materials.  To use the website is extremely simple, there are no log in or sign up processes. One only has to click on the website and look for the suitable reading material from the catalogue. These materials are listed through authors, categories, genres and reading grade. One can access the audio and the text on the website or download them if the instructor wants so. An interesting detail for those who want to use this tool is that the level of the reading material is calculated through an equiation called Flesch-Kinclair grade formula which would present a sc...

 ReadWorks is a free online reading tool that consists of different level readings, considering proficiency age, and activities. When first entering the site, you need to create an account. After creating your account, the tool will ask for your specifications: When you are done with telling the site about your role and school, you can open a class and invite your students. You can create a class from the site, or import it from google classrooms. After creating a class, you can choose from a wide range of readings, packaged up to make it weekly. These "packages" are classified according to grade or content, as seen in the photo: For example, I have assigned my class "5/A" a package for fifth grade. I can choose what to include (audio, articles, etc.) and whether the students can choose what to read or not.  After assigning, the teacher can see the progress of her students from the interface of the classroom. The tool's package follows the idea of "Daily Ro...

Pocket is a popular online service that allows people to read, search and save articles. You can find almost any kind of article you are looking for. It's free for everyone but you also have the option to buy premium version too. You can save articles and search for them. If you need to practice your reading skills or need an online source to find English articles you can use Pocket. Pocket used to known as ''Read it Later'' but got updated on Jan 2022. You can also adjust text sizes and fonts however you want. You can also use the app and listen music while reading.  Pocket's link This is the home screen, when you sign up you will be directed to home screen. You can browse the article you see or you can discover other articles that you are interested in.  On the right side of the screen, you can see topics list. You can also research by writing the topic as well.  You can save your articles and fin them at saves part. There are features which allows you to high...

Busuu is an online language learning tool which provides better learning for the language learners. Especially, it can be used for beginners to learn the basics of the language. Busuu also provides short videos in it's teaching exercises that it can be beneficial for visual learners. There are also multiple language selection option that you can both learn English and French at the same time. Also, it has an interactive learning system as well. You can speak or ask questions to native speakers and you can add them as a friend too! Busuu , gives you the opportunity to track your progress and you can see what you have learnt so far and it also tells you the difficulty levels of the words.  Busuu's website You can create your account for free and start the exercises.  Firstly, you start learning by how to pronounce via video, and in the following part it asks you to choose the correctly written word.     You can choose the topic you want learn about. For example, if y...