Review: How to Have More Engaging Conversations in Everyday Life
May 4, 2026
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“Confidence contributes more to a conversation than wit.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680), French writer How can we help English language learners in the…
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Teaching Matters: The Art of Teaching “Unplugged”
May 4, 2026
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“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” – Thomas Berger (1924-2014), American novelist What is teaching “unplugged?” How does…
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Teaching Matters: Observing and Leading Class Discussions
May 4, 2026
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“The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man’s observation, not overturning it.” —Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873), British novelist/politician What do you do while…
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Creating Compelling Conversations
July 18, 2019
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Reproducible Search and Share Activities for English Teachers Boasting a wide array of topical assignments, Creating Compelling Conversations features more than 80 standalone worksheets and communicative…
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Savvy ESL Book Recommendations for American Immigrants, Refugees, and International Students
September 2, 2018
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“What we know is a drop; what we don’t know is an ocean.” —Isaac Newton (1643-1727), English physicist Do you teach new American…
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Savvy Book Recommendations for New English Teachers Going Abroad
August 30, 2018
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“No art or learning is to be pursued halfheartedly…and any art worth learning will certainly reward more or less generously the effort made to study…
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Reading Pleasures, Part 1: EFL Book Recommendations for Teachers Abroad
August 30, 2018
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“No art or learning is to be pursued halfheartedly…and any art worth learning will certainly reward more or less generously the effort made to study…
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Guest Post: What are the 6 Principles for Teaching English as a Second Language?
July 22, 2018
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“More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of teaching and the spirit in which the teaching is given.” —Bertrand Russell (1872-1970),…
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Tutoring Ethics: More Dos and Taboos for Novice English Tutors
July 19, 2018
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“Good judgement comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.” —Rita Mae Brown (1944-), American writer and activist What are some…
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Teaching Matters: Tips on Tutoring Conversation Skills to Adult ESL Students
June 23, 2018
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“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ―Tony Robbins (1960- ), American motivational speaker What does it mean to…
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