Learn English Autonomously @ UiTM WESLLAP

As everyone knows, there are many available online materials scattered across countless websites, social media platforms, forums, blogs, and applications–it is very excessive and we are spoiled in choices! However, with so many choices and alternatives to learn English online, do you find yourself lost and confused? Which ones are suitable? Which are appropriate? Which are helpful? Which are relevant for your English language studies? Introducing a website designed for learner autonomy or independent learning–UiTM Webitors’ English for Second Language Learners’ Autonomy Platform (UiTM WESLLAP)!

UiTM WESLLAP is designed to provide sufficient, comprehensive, effective, and relevant materials for learners who want to learn English as a second language (ESL). It serves as a singular hub, a platform that is easily accessible without registering or downloading an app. It is easy to navigate and learners have access to all needed materials for their English language learning. It is a good website to start your English language journey as a university student! UiTM WESLLAP provides learners with different sections such as:

Learning English Autonomously Solutions

1. E-learning Activities

• Listening to Songs: This section lets learners listen to and download English songs in which they can learn the lyrics and complete activities related to the song. The songs are categorised into various sections; for example, Disney songs, motivational songs, song parodies, and others. This way helps to motivate students to enjoy learning English in a fun way.

• Listening to Podcasts: We love to watch YouTube videos during our free time. This section links various YouTube channels which are suitable and good for ESL learners and provide them with exercises based on the videos. The topics discussed in the videos are interesting and relevant for learners to build their general knowledge.

• Listening to Stories: Instead of boring classroom lectures and slide presentations, why not learn English by listening to stories around the world? Learners get to listen and download many stories ranging from Aesop’s Fables to literature work of famous writers in the past, and with exercises and discussions based on the stories they have listened to. Some stories come with a video for you to view for easier understanding.

• Reading Stories: If you do not like to listen to stories, you can read them! This section lets learners download and read a collection of stories divided into unique categories. Dive into your imagination in the stories which are selected to entertain as well as educate you with life lessons. Some stories even come with interactive features which challenge you as an English language learner and reader.

• Role Play, Oral Presentation, and Group Interaction: These 3 sections let learners explore the fun part of speaking in English. You get to watch other ESL learners in videos of them speaking, presenting, and interacting in English. The videos range from simple discussion topics to serious general issues such as stress management or drug abuse; from movie commentaries to forum discussions; from talking about your hometown to demonstrating how to play golf. These sections offer many interesting ways for learners to practise their English language skills. It also shows that if these students in the video can do it, so can you!

2. Forum

• Learners can access the forum section to discuss various materials on the website–the stories, the songs, the podcasts, or the videos in the speaking sections. This section encourages learners to share their opinions with others in a healthy way and interact with other learners who are using the website.

3. Language Games

• Learners get to learn and improve their vocabulary and English skills while playing! This section links to other websites that provide gaming elements, such as Quizlet and Wisc Online. Several game sets have been prepared for learners to play with, and all can be accessed from this section without registering.

4. Past-Year Papers

• These sections are specially prepared for UiTM students taking specialized English courses during their pre-diploma and diploma studies. They can download certain past year papers for the English courses to do more practice in the language course. This helps expose students to the format and rubrics of the assessments of the respective courses. Below are the links to the specific English courses:

• English for Pre-diploma (ELC030)

• Integrated Language Skills I (ELC121)

• Integrated Language Skills II (ELC151)

• Integrated Language Skills III (ELC231)

So, what are you waiting for? You can start your journey to becoming a much more proficient English language learner by exploring UiTM WESLLAP now! The website is easily accessible via any electronic device–it does not need a lot of Internet data!

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This guest post is authored by Noor Azli Affendy Lee, a senior lecturer from the Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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