TUNG (post 3)

I started my Personal Project on 9 – March and it ended on 21 – March. My target language is Chinese and Memrise is the app I have used to memorize 10 words and a few greeting sentences during the Action Period. With my teacher’s help I find that my learning strategy is cognitive. First of all, I downloaded the app to my mobile phone and then my learning Chinese started. Everyday I spend 10 minutes reviewing previous lesson and learning a new one. After that it took me about 20 minutes because the lessons are more and more difficult. I learned not only words but also greeting sentences. The app gives me many types of checking such as multiple choice, tapping, listening and typing. Especially there are native speaker videos which helps me speak naturally and accurately. Besides, a faded flower on the left corner bloom when I complete my test successfully, which encourages me to learn. Now I can achieve my aim: memorizing 10 words and some greeting sentences. *Through my result I evaluate the app according to Thornbury and Chapelle’s theories:
-The input the app Memrise provides is listening, speaking and vocabulary.
-The app has no output because I just do multiple choice, tapping tests, listening tests
-There’s little interaction.
-It gives general feedback.
-I’m motivated to learn.
*SMART criteria can help me valuate my aim:
-Specific: By the end of the Action period I can memorize 10 words and some greeting sentences.
-Measurable: I’ve made progress.
-Attainable: I achieved my aim.
-Relevant: my aim is clear and the time is suitable.
-Time bound: 2 weeks
Before using the app Memrise, I can’t speak any Chinese at all. But now when I finish my project I can achieve my goal: memorizing 10 words and greetings. I’ll recommend this app to my colleagues and students.