Free TOEFL Exam Practice Online

Hi and welcome to our blog, "Technology 4 Education".
This time I will share a good website for you to learn and practice TOEFL.

From time to time, people are taking TOEFL tests to measure their knowledge and understanding about English. Not so many of them are success due to their understanding is minimum. This is also the factor why this TOEFL test is difficult to take. To make sure they pass the test, they will have some practice for the upcoming test and get a good score. For us, English Department student, the minimum score is 480. That is why some are debating and measuring their skills hardly.
Now I will show you one of the web.

http://www.graduateshotline.com/sampletoefl.html

It is one of TOEFL test practice. Free sample for everyone who want to take their real test.
As we know, TOEFL is divided into two parts (the simple one), Listening and Reading. For the advance one Speaking is included. Let's try the reading section.

It's just a fragment of the test sample. I can conclude that it is a good place to practice and hone your skill in English in order to take the TOEFL test. The actual test would be like this, with more texts and questions.

That is about the TOEFL practice online. I hope you can study and practice at the web.
That's all for the post. Thank you and see you again!

English Idioms

Hi and welcome to our blog, "Technology 4 Education".
This time I want to share another website for you to learn some idioms.
http://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idioms_proverbs.html

From above definition it is clear that idiom is a hard thing to understand without proper knowledge of literature of English. That is why, I'm concerned to this thing, because it is a general knowledge for us who study English as a Second Language.

There are so many themes of idioms that available and exist in English. Next will be the example I take from "Mistake - Errors" section.

Those are the list of idioms in "Mistake - Errors" section. Now you can access it right away with the given link above.

Idioms are hard to learn, but it is not hurt to try a bit. This is a base knowledge to become a full-pledged English speakers. I hope you can study and learn them well.

That's all for the post. Thank you and see you again!

Learn English with Podcast

Hi and welcome to our blog, "Technology 4 Education".
This time, I want to share about podcast.

Do you know what podcast is?
Podcast is a record of conversation with purpose to be heard by the listeners in order to hone their listening skills for English.

I will give you a website for free podcast. You can download it and learn from the conversation itself.

http://www.podcastsinenglish.com

As you can see, they divide the podcasts into some level. I think they want us to learn step by step. Now check the picture below.

It is one of the podcast example. We can download it, they also provide transcript, worksheet & answers, and also vocabulary tasks. Awesome, doesn't it? You can try them right away with the link I provided above.
As my concern, try the website. I won't spoil so many things that makes you lost your interest.
That's all for the post. I hope you like it, and have a new knowledge about English.
Thank you and see you!

Mathematics to Learn Online

Hi and welome to our blog, "Technology 4 Education".
This time, I want to share something about Mathematics.

You should know math, don't you? It is an important aspect, because sciences use this as media to get the fact and truth behind the science itself. Now, check the picture below.
http://www.algebrahelp.com/

As soon as you open this page, you see all the topics you can find lessons, examples, and worksheets about. No need to dig deep into the website to figure out what it actually covers.

For students just beginning Algebra to students already deeply immersed in it who need a little review on a topic or two, this site shows step-by-step how to attack all the important algebraic concepts.

Here below is an example of their online math “worksheets.” Pick a topic you need more practice with and you can type in your answer to multiple problems, check your answers, and see explanations if you got it wrong. You get immediate feedback on your attempts and lots of practice problems to work toward mastery.

What do you think? Is it useful enough for you who study math? I'm sure it is, it should come in handy when you need some reviews or got some homework to and forget the formula.

That's all for the post. I hope you like it and find it useful in your study.
Thank you and see you again!

Another Idiom for Learning

Hi and welcome to our blog, "Technology 4 Education".
This time, I want to share you again about website to learn idioms.

If you ever thinks, in movies or everything related to English, do you ever heard or see somebody talk a phrase or sentence you don't understand at all in the movies or anything? Such as 'break a leg"?
Now that is idiom, you say another words, but the meaning is different.

http://www.idiomsite.com

Above is the website which provide some idioms.

It is useful whether you are going to visit and communicate with foreigner or native speakers in USA or UK. You can use it, but you have to understand the meaning and the situation to use it well.

http://www.smart-words.org/quotes-sayings/idioms-meaning.html

Now, it is also another website providing idioms. 50 is plenty, and they are commonly used, they say.

Why don't you try it by yourself? The greatest teacher is experience. Try it when you can by clicking on the link I provide above.

That is all for the post, I hope you like it and able to learn from this post.
Thank you and see you!

Learn Math with Video

Hi everyone welcome to Technology4Education. Now I will introduce you an amazing website that can help you in your math problem.This math website provides you with access to hints and video lessons on every problem, so if you can't recall something, or didn't quite get the topic, they can quickly review the content, and move forward t other subject.

Video categories include :

– PreAlgebra (basic algebraic properties, decimals, angles, and more!)

– Introduction to Algebra (one-variable, multi-variable, complex numbers and more!)

– Counting & Probability (basic counting techniques, geometric probability, and more!)

– MATHCOUNTS (explaining problems from a state math competition)

– AMC (explaining problems from American Mathematics Competitions qualifying tests)

– More Math Videos (some other fun miscellaneous topics)

There are tons of videos listed very clearly by the website. The image above shows the Algebra videos by chapter. If you were to scroll down on the page, you would see all the numerous videos for each listed chapter.

Once watching a video, a  guy do the  problems step by step with very clear explanations. As an Engineer & English departments Student , I approve!

Here is teh Link : http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/

Learn and play with math

Hi everyone back with me again Teguh Saputra and welcome to Technology 4 Education. This time I will introduce you a math website that I found while surfing the internet. This math website has lots of variety of math resources that all teachers can use to liven up instruction. “But I’m not a teacher!” you protest. It doesn’t matter! Anyone can take advantage of it.

As soon as you open this page, you see all the topics you can find lessons, examples, and worksheets about. No need to dig deep into the website to figure out what it actually covers.

In this website math isn't only about numbers  its found in puzzles and games too.

Check the link here if you are curious about it: http://www.math.com/ 

Quizzes English website

I just couldn’t leave out quizzes English website. There is a reason that this site is so popular and used all around the world.

You may not find more information about English than anywhere else, but you’ll find yourself in a very good and enthusiastic community. And also there are some people that  always there to help you.

Here, you can not only learn English grammar, but practice it. All this in a modern form. And of course, new words, games and exercises are waiting to develop your listening comprehension and writing skills.

Check the red circle (not that circle actually)

Of course you don’t have to open the  site 24/7 to be able to understand English grammar. It’s enough if you pick 2 or 3  hours practice every day. owww and here is the link :

https://www.englishclub.com/learn-english.htm

Killing 2 birds with 1 stone (learn writing & listening in this site)

Hi everyone back with me again now Teguh Saputra. I found this website while surfing the internet. Basically this site allows you to hear the language and then asks you to fill in the words by typing them. It is a helpful site.

Here some screenshots

In the second screenshot you see that we have 4 options :

1.    -. Full Mode

In this option you need to type the whole letter of a word that you heard from the music / video that you chose.

2.      - Quick Mode

In this option you only have to type a first letter of the word that the speaker said. So you race with the time to complete this option.

3.     -  Blank Mode

In this option you have to fill the blank that ha been prepared yet by the blogger. By the way I love this option because it was enjoyable to me.

4.     -  Correction Mode

In this option you need to type the whole sentence and correct. I think It’s the most difficult option.

If you want to know more check it out this link :

http://www.listen-and-write.com/

see you next post :)

Poetry is FUN!

Hi everyone welcome to our blog now I would like to show you a fun way to study poetry, I know that its sound kinda boring ,but this website is Ideal for both introducing and engaging us with the genre in a fun and creative way.

How to use it :

We are given a blank white screen and a group of magnetic words to position how they choose, that show us that creating poetry and making it a fun and creative experience. Also a new word can be added at any time if we get stuck, and the final result can be saved and shared with other people too.

Now what do you think its fun wasn’t here the if you want to try It out :

http://play.magneticpoetry.com/poem/Original/kit/

Writing with Figment

Hi, Guys welcome back to Technology 4 Education. I found a website that can help us in our writing More than just a website  Figment is a fantastic online community that we can share our writing with one another and inspire each other to enjoy writing.

This site offers a wealth of information on both reading and writing, helping students find and recommend new books and authors. It also provides brilliant writing prompts to help students with writers block or those who just don’t know where to start. From comics to sci-fi novels, its also had online community caters for all tastes and interests

making it a great starting point for us who haven’t yet found a way to help us writing and get involved!

I thinks that all I can show you guys see you at the next post!

Check the link here : http://figment.com/

Test your skill with IELTS

Hi everyone welcome to Technology4Education back with me again Teguh Saputra, now I’m I will show you a great website that you can use to learn English not only that you also can practice IELTS here first before your IELTS test.

Here is the link : http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ielts

IELTS is the international English Language Testing System that well known in the world. If you think should I take IELTS test? the answer is you should!

Because with IELTS certificate you can get a better college if you got a higher score & you can see your abilities in English.

That all for me thanks for visiting!

Learn How to read Quran in your Android

Hi guys, its been a long time since the last post. Here I’m back to ring you a good news specialy for muslim.now! you can learn how to read quran in your android just download it here :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bi.learnquran

I recognise that not everyone is able to readily access regular lessons in the art of learning to read the Holy Qur’an. This is why I present you this, to help you learn how to read quran using technology.

See you at the next post!

Learn American English from Basic to Advance from Internet

Hi and welcome to Technology 4 Education.

This time I want to share a website to learn English from basic.
I got this website while browsing at home. The name is "Learn American English Online".
Well, it's also updated daily. It is a good way to learn in an updated website.

www.learnamericanenglishonline.com

You see some different colors from the website, right? It indicates the level of English study. I will show you.

1. Blue

2. Red

3. Yellow

4. Green

5. Purple

6. Orange

7. Violet

I won't 'spoil' you more information about each level. Well, it is explained already when clicking the color there. You must start from the blue level. Each of the lesson in the level, should be learned one a day. It is why, you can't instantly ascend to the next level quickly. When you finish the lessons until violet, you are allowed to get a copy of certificate this website provide. Interested? Jump to the website right away.

That's all about this website. Learning independently with internet is a proper way to learn everything. Alright see you next time in the next post!

Online English Dictionaries

Hi and welcome back to our blog, "Technology 4 Education".

This time, I will share you some online dictionaries I found it before days that I think is very good to use, as we are learning almost everything including English with technology. Let's just jump to them!

1. Cambridge Dictionaries Online
    I tried it before, and it is one of my criteria for my work in English Department. It helps me to find
    some definitions I never heard before. Well, it is good for you too! It also provide you some other
    language besides English.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org

2. Merriam-Webster Dictionaries Online
    This is my alternative dictionaries beside Cambridge. I feel it interesting because of its "Word of
    the day" they mention in the web. I even wonder why they make it their "Word of the day".
    Honestly, it is also a good online dictionary.

http://www.merriam-webster.com

3. Oxford Dictionaries Online
    This is also a good online dictionary. Well, if you're looking for deep definitions, this is the place
    that fits your expectation. Try it right away or you will regret it.

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com

4. Collins Dictionaries Online
    This is also one of my alternative in english dictionary. I also use this dictionary to find some
    linguistics terms for my study. It helps me a lot, and you should try it, too! It is made long ago, but
    still up to date until now. I bet the quality is good!

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english

From those dictionaries, I can conclude that, due to development of technology, people encouraged to make almost everything digital, rather than conventional one. It is to make it easier to access everything in internet, than buy the object then read it. Well, it is the advantages of these dictionaries which provided online.

Okay, that is my today's post. I hope you like it and will try to access those dictionaries after reading this, and see you later in "Technology 4 Education".
   

Healthy and safe tips in using computers

Hi and welcome to our blog "Technology 4 Education".
This time, I want to tell you some informations that useful when using a computer.

We all know, this era, almost everyone use computers. From kids to adults, they use computers. They can be using it to learn online, or office work, etc.

The way you use the computer can be determined in health. If you're wrong, you can get some consequenses of using it. Not to take all your time, let's just see some healthy and safe tips in using computer.

- Make sure you have both an adjustable table and chair so that ergonomic accommodations  
  can be made for each person using the computer
   Imagine if you're using your computer with conventional table or chair where you can't adjust the
   height, it can be a problem if a kid using it.

- The computer screen should be front and centre so neck turning is unnecessary
   No wonder if you're using it in front of you. It is to avoid neck injuries caused by having a
   computer not in front of you.

- The computer screen should be at eye level so little neck movement up or down is necessary
   Almost the same like above, to avoid neck injuries.

- The chair should be adjusted to that forearms and wrists are horizontal to the keyboard and
   little wrist movement is necessary
   Just like usual, it is comfortable using computer horizontally rather than having your arms to reach
   the keyboard a little above your arms.

- The chair should be at a level so that legs are bent in a 90 degree angle with feet flat on the
   floor
   Having a comfortable position is the best when using computers. Just like your arms, your legs are
   also have to be in good position to avoid some injuries.

- Adequate lighting that does not produce a glare on the screen should be provided
   Don't ever use a computer in the dark. It will hurt your eyes. Just turn on the lamp in the room and
   you'll be fine.

- Ensure breaks every twenty minutes
   Rest your eyes every 20 minutes. They said it may hurt your eyes, because when your eyes are dry,
   radiation from the screen is greater than when your eyes are moist.

From those tips, it will surely encourage everyone to do the same thing mentioned above. We as technology user who learn and study from technology, are people who have to be healthy and safe when using the technology itself. That is why, it is important for us to learn with healthy way than learn and then get sick.

That is for today's post. See you again in the next post in Technology 4 Education! See you!

Another Games for Learning with Fun!

Hi and welcome back to our blog, Technology 4 Education.
This time I want to share another games website to learn some subjects for fun.

On this site, you can play many games from their own categories. From math, social study, language arts, and more. They are simple games, you can learn and have fun when playing it. Most of the game can be played in your iPhone and iPad, while the other can be played online on your pc. Here is the example of the game.

Well, all of the games are dedicated for children at age 6 to 12 years old. I play it because it is fun. I can sharpen my memory from the games. In this "Spellerz game" you try to type the words below a UFO before the time is out, and more will coming again so it will be a linked words to type. Otherwise, you lose the game. Well, fun, right?

You can visit the website here :

http://mrnussbaum.com/gamescode/

That's all I want to share. I hope you like what I just posted today. See you next time!

Origami Folding

Hi and welcome back to our blog "Technology 4 Education".
This time I want to share a video from youtbube about Origami Folding. Who doesn't know Origami? Everyone knows it right? It is fun, too! Okay, now you can see the video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUsxMXwCW8A


This tutorial by Jo Nakashima (a Japanase). Origami comes or born in Japan so it is obvious that many experts of Origami (Folding paper art) comes from Japanese. I'm still practicing this Dragon Origami, well, it is low-intermediate level as he says in description. You can follow his videos by subscribing to him.

Well, that's all I want to share about. You can see another videos of his Origami Folding in Youtube, or Facebook by following this link :

http://www.facebook.com/JoOrigami

Thank you for reading and visiting our blog. See you next time!

Improve your spelling with this app!

Hi everyone did you know that studying for a spelling test is continue until college. If you think that learn spelling is childish no need to be shy. Try this app to learn spelling from the beginning.

This app focuses on nouns, There are more than 500 words available to practice, with the added bonus of adding your own lists.  These can be customized to show which ever lists are most appropriate. The spelling test option allows users to choose which list they want to test, the level, and the number of questions.  The easy level has letter blanks, and one letter showing.  The medium level takes away the hint letter and adds a timer.  The Hard level has no blanks and us  free type their answers.  Each word is stated allowed and users must type the correct spelling of the word.  A results page at the end lets an adult flag misspelled words for later practice and gives a mastery report that can be used for progress monitoring yourself.

My favorite feature of this app is the ability to customize my own spelling lists.  I also like the option to shut off voice or pictures to make the task more challenging.  The ability to add users and generate data also was a nice perk for the teacher in me.  I'd also love to see an option to shut off the timer. 
Nouns with Spelling Test is a nice spelling app.  So download it immediately now!

http://georiot.co/47Z1

Spelling Ninjas HF Slice your way through spelling practice

Hi there Everone. If you like fruit ninja you got to be love this one. I'm happy to report you that Spelling Ninjas HF is release yaaaaayyy!. This is basically a spelling app, with a bunch of different options. Also, it involves lots of slicing stuff; who doesn't love slicing stuff?

Spelling Ninjas  HF is a fun spelling game that not only offers 300 different words, but also gives children a variety of ways to practice spelling. Children select either the First 100 Words (10 lists), or Medium Frequency Words (20 lists). 

The Practice mode has six games for children to play. Slice It asks students to listen to a word, then slice all of the crates that have the wrong words. Silent Search is a word search where students slice the hidden words from the list.

Overall, Spelling Ninjas HF is a fun way to practice spelling and basic sight words. But this game need to be paid but you can play it for 5 days trial what a boomers don't yu guys think?

Spelling Ninja HFis available for download in this site chek it out guys!

http://georiot.co/16lI

busuu not buso this app will help you learn other language

Hi everyone now if you are looking to learn a language, make the most of your daily commute, then download this apps and they are totally free.

if you are new to the App scene but not new in on the web is busuu. you will regreat it whit this you can practice speaking with native speakers and apply what you have learnt. Use the listening, reading, writing and speaking task to improve your language skills, take on interactive learning exercises and quizzes and stay motivated with regular feedback. The community has over 35 million native speakers, so there are plenty of help to practise speaking other language.



Whit this you can learn English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Portuguese.

well no need to waste our time check it out guys!

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/busuu-learn-languages-for/id379968583?mt=8&uo=8&at=1l3vao8&at=1l3vao8