The way we transmit and consume information is constantly changing. What does this mean for our learners, and should we consider adapting how we present information in class?
In this blog post, William makes a case for using more video clips in our lessons.
In this blog post, William makes a case for using more video clips in our lessons.

One effective way to do this is by using video in the classroom. Video can bring language to life and provide a range of benefits for both you and your students. In today's digital age, where people are increasingly communicating through visual and digital media, shorter videos such as those found on social media platforms like TikTok are perhaps more relevant to our learners today.
Shorter videos, such as those found on social media platforms like TikTok, are a highly relevant and engaging way to teach English language skills.
They provide an opportunity for students to engage with the language in a format that feels familiar and relevant to their everyday lives.
The following are some of the reasons why I feel it is worth giving it a go, there are numerous benefits to using video in the classroom. Here are just a few:
Comprehension tasks: Students can watch a video and answer comprehension questions based on what they have seen and heard.
By selecting appropriate videos and creating engaging activities, you can create a dynamic and interactive learning environment that will benefit your students and help them to achieve their language learning goals.
Additionally, recognizing that providing a balance of different types of text: The more 'traditional' types of text you might expect to see in a text book as well as the shorter, more informal videos like those found on TikTok can help to ensure that we are providing all of our learners with information that is presented in a way that they can relate to.