The Language of Opportunity – Wabash profiles an English Teacher
September 11, 2011
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Most of the book’s prompts ask for recollections or personal opinions.“Whatever perspective you bring to the book, I want you to find validation in some…
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Ask Your English Students to Review TED.Com videos – and Create Compelling Conversations
June 8, 2011
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How can you encourage your advanced ESL students to develop their speaking skills and tap their interest in our rapidly changing world? Create compelling classroom…
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English Teachers Confront the Billion-Person Question
June 5, 2011
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“How can rural Chinese students develop their listening and speaking skills with very limited opportunities to speak with actual native speakers in person?” This question…
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Fluency Requires Practice
February 7, 2011
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“To know and not do is to not know.” The Talmud Fluency requires practice. Our students also know that speaking English can be both satisfying…
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An ESL Author Looks at an ESL website with New Eyes
January 8, 2011
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Sometimes we don’t see what is in front of our eyes. Today I learned a bit more about my own website from a fellow English…
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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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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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Location Matters for EFL Teachers: Modifying English Content to Match Local Context
June 16, 2010
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“To know and not do is to not know.” – ancient Jewish proverb Directing a private international high school in Vietnam last year provided many…
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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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