Discussing the New Year And Making Resolutions to Change in English Class
December 31, 2010
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“Everything becomes a little different as soon as it is spoken out loud.” Hermann Hesse (1877-1962), Nobel Prize winner for Literature Holidays and anniversaries often…
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Dwell in Possibility: Discussing Books Enlivens ESL Classes
December 15, 2010
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Reading remains a great pleasure and a helpful guide. Literature can also enliven our ESL classrooms, and discussing our favorite books opens up new possibilities.…
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Conversation Tip #10: What brings you here?
October 17, 2010
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Sometimes a simple, flexible question can create compelling conversations. “What brings you here?” remains one of my personal favorites. Many job interview experts like this…
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How do you teach about immigration issues?
July 28, 2010
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Millions of people, around the world, have chosen – or been forced – to leave the nation where they were born. Immigration has become more…
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Do You Use Newspapers in Your English Class Yet?
July 23, 2010
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Newspapers tell us the news, and inform us about how today is different from yesterday. They provide us with some clues and some information to…
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Becoming A More Autotelic – Self-Directed – English Language Learner
July 4, 2010
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Why do you want to learn English? What are your interests and priorities? Why not create your own, independent English language program this summer –…
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Globish – or Global English – Becomes Mainstream
June 28, 2010
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McCrum, who wrote the influential book "The Story of English", argues that English has become Globish because it is the world’s international language. Partly descriptive…
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Library ESL Conversation Clubs Grow
June 16, 2010
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Where can immigrants go to practice their English speaking skills in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere? How can American libraries introduce their wonderful resources to new…
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ESL classes should include more conversation activities!
June 15, 2008
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Conversation activities need greater presence in classrooms “Speech is civilization itself. It is silence which isolates.” -Thomas Mann (1875-1955) German novelist Conversation remains a vital…
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What should every (college) ESL student know?
June 15, 2008
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What should every ESL student know? Beats me. One size fits all philosophies often seem a bit strange to me. Can anybody really answer this…
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