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by Bokomaru
Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: ESL teachers' ultimate power tool: CorrectiveFeedback.com
Replies: 0
Views: 19715

ESL teachers' ultimate power tool: CorrectiveFeedback.com

I am excited to announce that http://CorrectiveFeedback.com/ , my new website is now ready for beta testing. It's free for now and will be cheap to use once beta testing is complete. The idea is to provide teachers with a suite of power tools to assist with corrective feedback on ESL assignments. ht...
by Bokomaru
Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: English for Specific Purposes
Topic: ESP vocabulary checker website
Replies: 0
Views: 19127

ESP vocabulary checker website

Students at my college are expected to read and write texts related to their field of study, but there are over 80 fields of study. How can I know whether the text they have chosen or composed satisfies that requirement? I ask them to run it through http://FieldRelated.com . FieldRelated.com counts ...
by Bokomaru
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: Free automatic corrective feedback on writing errors
Replies: 4
Views: 17265

A nw look for the Virtual Writing Tutor

The VirtuallWritingTutor has a new look and functionality. You can now report missed errors and false alarms. See the About Us tab for information about the project or visit the blog.
by Bokomaru
Tue May 15, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: Free automatic corrective feedback on writing errors
Replies: 4
Views: 17265

Hello longshikong, Thank-you for you reply. It is a work in progress and any feedback you can offer will really help to bring this project to maturity. >Word, as limited as it is, does a slightly better job. I am shocked hear anyone make this claim. Clearly, you did try the example paragraph I provi...
by Bokomaru
Tue May 08, 2012 2:59 am
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: Free automatic corrective feedback on writing errors
Replies: 4
Views: 17265

Individualized practice

Hello again, Try this text in The Virtual Writing Tutor and hit "Check for errors". My teacher is american. He lives at Seoul since two years with his dog. Its ugly, but he love it. Maybe, he got the dog because it provides protection for his family. He sended me an email. I forgetted to open it. I ...
by Bokomaru
Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: Free automatic corrective feedback on writing errors
Replies: 4
Views: 17265

Free automatic corrective feedback on writing errors

Hello teachers, I want to share a link to a free online grammar checker for use with your ESL/EFL students. Virtual Writing Tutor On the main page, there is a textbox that you can compose in or paste text into. Click "Check for errors" to receive feedback messages for each error found. I find this p...