Hedging Language & Seeking Clarification in Our Arguments
December 29, 2015
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In argumentative essays, it is crucial to acknowledge both sides of the discussion; a nearly impossible feat without using hedging language. Here's an interactive way…
Read MoreTeaching Tips: Discussing Idioms in the Classroom
December 23, 2015
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Idioms can be difficult for ESL beginners to make sense of. Here are some examples and tips to get you started.
Read MorePracticing Interview Skills, Staging a Mock Job Interview and Self Evaluation
November 20, 2015
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Finding work is not always an easy thing, particularly in an uncertain economy such as that of the United States. But how does one get a…
Read MoreHome vs. House: What does this mean?
November 4, 2015
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“No matter under what circumstances you leave it, home does not cease to be home. No matter how you lived there – well or…
Read MoreCompelling American Conversations – Teacher Edition Comes Out!
October 30, 2015
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“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” ~ John F. Kennedy…
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Ask Why Your Students Want to Learn English
December 10, 2014
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“Well begun is half done.” Ancient Greek proverb Sometimes we forget the most basic questions. What brings the students in your English class into the…
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Teachers and Tutors Should Know About Compelling Conversations
July 26, 2014
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English teacher and tutor Joan V reviews Compelling Conversations “We all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger…
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James T. Keating’s “Writing Modern English” tackles the idiomatic, confusing and wrong
July 16, 2014
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Source: Japanese Amazon Japanese English Learners and many English teachers can greatly benefit from this logical guide to clear, modern writing “The difference between the…
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How Do You Teach the Difference Between “Make” and “Do” in Your English Classrooms?
July 14, 2014
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Distinguishing the difference between make and do in English classrooms “Do all you can to make your dreams come true.” ―Joel Osteen (1960- ) American…
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Paraphrasing is an Essential Conversation Skill!
July 10, 2014
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If English students can accurately paraphrase a reading, a radio segment, or a verbal statement, they can actively participate in common conversations and classroom discussions.…
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