Standardized Exams: Ends or Means?
June 21, 2009
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The main focus of language programs, especially in high schools, should be helping students develop authentic language skills so they can actually read, write, listen,…
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Two More Steps Forward
June 15, 2009
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Today is a good day. For the first time ever, an English teacher used Compelling Conversations for English Language Learners in Vietnam in an EFL/ESL…
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What do you look for in an apartment?
June 11, 2009
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So following my philosophy of seeking information through conversation, I've been asking many Vietnamese for advice as I hunt for a new apartment. Here are…
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Do You Really Use Youtube in Your EFL Classes? How?
June 7, 2009
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I slightly edit the reviews, watch the videos and add my own comments in blue ink, and combine the reviews into a single document that…
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Culturally Sensitive Compelling Conversations Created for Vietnam!
May 30, 2009
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How do you revise a conversation textbook designed for American immigrants and international students in the United States for high school English language learners in…
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Are you prepared? Are you ready? Aren’t you nervous?
May 23, 2009
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* Are you ready? * Are you prepared? * Aren't you nervous? * Do you have enough time to do that? * When are you…
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Attention, California English Teachers – Our CATESOL Conference Opens Thursday!
April 15, 2009
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If you are visiting Pasadena or Los Angeles, teach English, and want to discover new teaching ideas and find the latest ESL materials, please consider…
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British English, American English, International English or World Englishes?
March 31, 2009
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My TEFL.net book review outlines the Kirkpatrick's controversial thesis, his principal examples, and central arguments. It also includes my perceptions of the limits and difficulties…
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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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