The English Corner by Ana

  For my final activity, I chose the Genially speaking project from the Owl About English blog because I liked how it combined creativity, research, collaboration, and presentation skills . I will adapt it to focus on cultural festivals in English-speaking countries , which allows students to explore traditions, food, music, and celebrations while practicing English. Objective of the Task Practice speaking in English in a structured but interactive format. Improve presentation and digital storytelling skills. Encourage collaboration, research, and active listening. Learn about cultural festivals from different English-speaking countries. Proposed Stages Day 1: Planning and Research Form groups of 3-4 students (mixed abilities to encourage peer support). Each group chooses a cultural festival from a provided list (e.g., Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, Diwali in the UK, Australia Day, etc.). Decide on a Genially template and plan which interactive elements to include. ...

  In this activity, students worked in groups of 2-3 to plan, develop, and present a mini-project in English about celebrations and popular festivals in English-speaking cultures , using Genially as the main tool. The main objectives were to improve speaking skills , enhance presentation abilities , and encourage active listening and interaction among classmates. Activity Planning Stage 1: Topic Selection and Group Formation Students chose a specific celebration such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, or Guy Fawkes Night . They worked in groups of 2-3 students. Stage 2: Introduction to Genially Students were introduced to Genially and learned how to create interactive presentations using images, videos, and clickable elements. Stage 3: Research and Planning Students researched their chosen celebration, focusing on history, traditions, food, and fun facts . They used a project planner to organize their ideas and structure their presentation. Stage 4: Creation of the G...