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QR Code

QR codes are easy-to-reach portable images which can be used to implement activities, videos and other useful materials for English Language Teaching.

Here's an example of the use of QR Code for language taching, subject being "body parts" for A1 students.

You, as well as your students can access the link by scanning the code easily through the use of QR code reader applications which can be found from the applications stores freely.

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