Hangouts

It is a tool that allows the users develop many English skills as writing and reading but above all speaking. This tool allows you make calls and video call of 10 people. You can speak in English, and it allows people feel confortamble because it is a conversation between known people. Developing in a great way the speaking skill. The teachers can use the tool to develop some activities:

.Discusing themes: Students make a video call discussing certain topics, and recording it with the permission of Hangouts On Air. It is recommended for students with a high English level.

.Online classes: The tool allows the professor to give online classes depending on the amount of students, or type of activity.

Tips for teachers who want to use the tool

.Create an account in Hangouts.

.It is important to know all the posibilities that the tool offers like Hangouts On Air and many more to have a better use of the tool.

.It is necessary to read the security policy because is a tool similar to a social network and students can have security problems if the use it in a bad way.

PROTOCOL ABOUT HANGOUTS AND ITS USE FOR EFL TEAHCERS

Is a tool that students really like because is similar to whatsApp. Professors can take advantage of this similiraty and use it to improve some linguistic skills like aspeaking. Besides, neither professors nor students have to pay for it, so the money can not be a problem.