The Ultimate Language Learning Toolkit: Google Services for Success

Nice to see you here! In today's blog we're going to talk about language larning with the help of Google services. You could ask: Why Google? Well, first of all Google services offer a wide range of tools and resources that facilitate language learning, from translation and search features to collaborative writing platforms and educational videos. Secondly, it's important to have organised study, otherwise the percentage of understanding, retention of information, motivated learning falls. So Google offer a wide range of tools and services that simplify and modify the process of language learning. Let's begin.

You may have heard of Google Workspace - a collection of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools that includes a suite of applications. Schools have access to a free version of Google Workspace for Education, which includes Google Classroom, and helps children create, communicate, and collaborate at school and at home, on any device and within a secure environment. Let's talk about main apps, that Google Workspace consists of:

• Google classroom

With Classroom, learner can find all of their assignments, communicate with their teacher, and get feedback and grades.

• Google Forms

With built for education features, teachers can create Quizzes in Google Forms so learners can demonstrate their knowledge of the subject or teachers can use Forms for other interactive in-class activities.

• Google Calendar

Each class in Google Classroom has its own calendar, which helps learners know when they have upcoming events or assignments. Teachers can also use Calendar to create appointment slots to meet with students.

• Google Drive

Drive is a learners’ virtual backpack, where they can store and organize assignments, documents, or class curricula securely, and access them from any device. This means that all important information and docs are saved automatically and won’t get lost.

• Google Docs, Slides, Sheets

Learners and teachers can create documents, spreadsheets and presentations, and collaborate with their peers or teachers in real-time, allowing them to share their work, get feedback, and make edits instantaneously. 

• Google Sites

A website creation tool that enables users to create and publish websites without any coding knowledge. It offers drag-and-drop functionality and templates for easy website building. It can really helpful for teachers to provide information in a new way.

• Google Meet

Meet is a great solution for distance learning, where educators can hold classes and communicate with learners when they’re not able to be with them physically. Meet also has educator controls including the ability to mute and remove participants, to help manage the class. 

• Google Groups

This service allow users to engage in discussions, share resources, and collaborate with others who are working on similar projects. Teachers can create groups for specific classes or projects, where students can ask questions, share resources, and discuss course materials.

• Google Assignments

This service allows educators to create and distribute assignments, attach resources, such as Google Drive files, links, or YouTube videos, and provide feedback directly within the tool. For learners, Google Assignments offers a seamless interface for accessing, completing, and submitting assignments. Teachers can also use Google Assignments to check for originality by using the built-in originality reports, which can help ensure academic integrity.

In conclusion, I can say that Google offer a wide ranfe of services that can greatly enhance language learning. By taking advantage of these services, learners can improve their skills, collaborate with others, and access a wealth of resources to support their language learning journey. Whether you are a language learner or educator, integrating Google services into your language learning strategy can help to create a more dynamic and effective learning experience. Try it and you won't be disappointed!💞