Resource directory

Video with lookup

Jibber Jabber is our web app. It offers videos, captions and word lookup. It is a tool for practice, not proof of a learning theory.

Other places to find input

• Dreaming Spanish offers Spanish videos made for learners. Its teachers cover topics such as cooking, science and travel. Check the individual video for suitability.
• Easy Languages is a network that publishes videos and podcasts in different languages, including street interviews. Natural speech may need more support for a beginner.
• BBC Learning English offers English courses, stories and podcasts. Its site groups material by level and topic. A level label is a starting point, not a guarantee of understanding.

Graded reading

Graded readers adapt text for learners. Check the language, level and subject before you choose a book. A book may be more useful than video when you want sustained reading practice.

Conversation

A teacher, tutor or language partner can adjust their speech and respond to your questions. Agree on a comfortable pace and the type of feedback you want.

Classroom material

Teachers can use pictures, gestures and stories to support meaning. The quality of an activity depends on the learners and how the teacher checks understanding.

Use the selection checklist before you choose material.