Conversation Tip #7: Appreciate silence
November 1, 2014
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Accept–and enjoy–the inevitability of silence! “Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.” -Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English philosopher Many Americans feel uncomfortable with silence, even on…
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Conversation Tip #6: As always, consider context
October 25, 2014
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Context determines boundaries of conversation “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” -Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) Anglo-Irish novelist How wonderful that…
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Conversation Tip #5: Search for common interests
October 18, 2014
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Finding commonalities sparks conversations Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not…
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Conversation Tip #4: Carry a respectful tone
October 11, 2014
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Pair your words with a respectful tone Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “Beautiful tone, beautiful heart.” -Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) Japanese violinist, creator of the “Suzuki Method”…
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Search and Share exercises enhance learning resources
October 10, 2014
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Explore with Search and Share worksheets Photo Source: Photo taken by Nicola Sapiens De Mitri “In any field, find the strangest thing and then explore…
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Conversation Tip #3: React appropriately
October 4, 2014
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Exude interest with body language and facial expressions Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “The body never lies.” -Martha Graham (1894-1991) American modern dancer A conversation composed…
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Memrise: online learning tool fuses memory, fun and community
October 1, 2014
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Through “mems,” students retain English vocabulary Photo source: Memrise website “We’ve built Memrise to embody the very best knowledge about how your brain works, and…
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Conversation Tip #2: Listen louder!
September 27, 2014
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Without listening, there’s no conversation Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.” -Simon Sinek (1973-…
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It’s a Breeze in Easy English Times
September 24, 2014
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Idiom lessons by IAB in EET “These lessons will help you use more colorful English in your life. Idiom by idiom, you will find speaking…
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Q&A with Dennis Hackin, Hollywood writer about Android Roy
September 23, 2014
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Hollywood writer Dennis Hackin and three-time Chimayo Press author, has always possessed a passion for writing, prolifically producing plays, movies, novels, and poems since the…
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