Word Forms and Simple Present Tense (Week - 1) // Language Learning (Learn English: Beginning Grammar Specialization) - Coursera

What I've learned on week 1 of this course and my opinion regarding coursera for language learning:

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In the first week of this course I learned about different kinds of words like nouns, verbs, and adjectives. I also learned about different kinds of nouns as well as the topic of plural and singular nouns; how to make spelling changes, and when to use the articles “a” and “an.” And lastly, I learned about the usage of verbs in the simple present.

NOTE: MY OPINION ABOUT COURSERA WILL BE THE SAME FOR ALL WEEK (1-3) AS I SEE NO POINT IN MAKING A DIFFERENT OPINION OTHER THAN THIS ONE.

As for my opinion regarding coursera and how effective it is for language learning -- I think it is a very good website for it. I admit, even though the course I chose is beginner level, I actually learned a little bit of grammar rules I forgot from it (it's always good to look back so you don't forget about something), so this was a pleasent experience of learning for me. Though there's one drawback from coursera - paid subscription.

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source 1: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/learn-english-beginning-grammar

source 2: https://www.coursera.org/learn/word-forms-simple-present-tense

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Pembelajaran B. Inggris Berbantuan Komputer 

WEEK 9 - (25/11/2023)

Duolingo - Unit 1 (English courses for Indonesian speakers)

Opinion on Duolingo (or at least unit 1 - English courses for Indonesian speakers)

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It's probably because it's only unit 1 so the questions are easier but honestly it's more tedious than challenging; same questions about the same thing (apple, bread, man, woman, etc...) but different structure of questioning. There's 7 level (4 stages per level): 7x4 = 28 stages. Completing these levels feels monotonous and dull. Not to mention Duolingo's system which is if you run out of "hearts," you'll have to wait 4 hours to gain back just 1 heart point in order to continue the course which is annoying imo.

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Pembelajaran B. Inggris Berbantuan Komputer 

WEEK 8 - (18/11/2023)

I LOVE TREES // Listening Activities (Academic Listening - DIFFICULT) - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

 

No.	Quiz names	New Vocabulary	Sample Sentences
1.	I Love Trees	wind (verb)	I love to wind through the branches and climb to a board that has been placed there.
2.	I Love Trees	maples (noun)	The maples go red.
3.	I Love Trees	oak (noun) and aspen (noun)	The oak and aspen go yellow.
4.	I Love Trees	evergreen (noun)	While the evergreen maintain their beautiful shade of green.

 

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source: https://www.esl-lab.com/academic-english/planting-trees/

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Pembelajaran B. Inggris Berbantuan Komputer 

WEEK 6 - (04/11/2023)