Practice Might not Make Perfect, but it Does Help ESL Students in Job Interviews
March 24, 2009
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More Practical Job Interview Tips for ESL Students, Teachers from Q Blog During these difficult economic times, English teachers should take every possible opportunity to…
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Do you use radio programs to help your English students learn English?
March 11, 2009
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Radio remains a powerful tool for English teachers, especially with advance preparation. You can being by mining the wonderful BBC and Voice of America websites…
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Creating More Student-Centered Conversation Materials
March 7, 2009
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EFL teachers continue to bring communicative techniques and direct learning methods to more and more Vietnamese students. Yet another exceptional educator working in Vietnam has…
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Worksheet – or Cheat Sheet – for English Teachers to Observe Conversations and Lead Class Discussions
March 2, 2009
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Many English teachers, especially novice ESL instructors, talk more than ideal - and allow their English students to talk too little. Ironically, many ESL instructors…
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CATESOL Accepts My Presentation on Practices for a More Democratic ESL Classroom!
February 27, 2009
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Do you want to create a more student-centered, democratic ESL classroom? How do you tailor assignments to individual students? What websites and resources do you…
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Three Free Exceptional ESL and EFL Resources for English Students, Teachers, Tutors
February 23, 2009
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Learning English, on your own and according to your own wishes and needs, has never been easier. Everyone with internet access can become autotelic, or…
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Authentic Conversations vs Crazed Crowds in Slumdog Millionaire and The Wrestler
February 22, 2009
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Further, both award-winning films show how individuals need to connect and overcome isolation. Authentic, private conversations offer a chance for characters to find solace, friendship,…
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Teaching Interview Skills Vital for Adult ESL, University Students
February 16, 2009
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How can English teachers encourage adult and university students to expand their language skills and improve their employment opportunities in a difficult economic climate? Personally,…
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Do you match? How do you know? Bringing Realism to Relationship discussions in ESL Classrooms
February 14, 2009
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1. Why do (did) you want to get married? 2. Do (did) you have a checklist of qualities for a potential spouse? 3. What are…
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More Ideas For Adding Videoclips to Your English Class!
February 1, 2009
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We live in a wonderful time to teach English. The technology allows us to gently cajole students to become autotelic, or self-directed, in their studies.…
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