Teaching Matters: Observing and Leading Class Discussions
May 4, 2026
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“The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man’s observation, not overturning it.” —Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873), British novelist/politician What do you do while…
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Worksheet: Imperatives vs Polite Requests in the Workplace
May 22, 2018
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“You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are.” —Anna Quindlen (1953-), American Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist…
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Teaching Matters: Creating Student-Centered Materials for Your English Classroom
May 12, 2018
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“Be curious, not judgemental.” —Walt Whitman (1819-1892), American poet What makes classroom materials “student-centered”? How do fluency-focused materials help create a livelier learning environment? While…
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Responses Needed: Teaching in Japan General Survey!
March 2, 2018
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“When love is deep, much can be accomplished.” – Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998), Japanese violinist and world famous music educator What have you found satisfying about…
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Worksheet: Express Opinions and Improve Critical Thinking with Consumer Product Reviews
December 26, 2017
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“A man’s most valuable trait is a judicious sense of what not to believe.” — Euripides (485-406 B.C.E.), ancient Greek playwright Why use consumer product…
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Worksheet: Reviewing TED Talks to Create Compelling Conversations
December 19, 2017
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“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” —Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990), American entrepreneur and publisher How can you encourage your advanced…
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Job Interviews: Asking Better Questions – from the Hiring Seat
July 22, 2017
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“Hiring is a manager’s most important job.” –Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005), American management consultant Can you put yourself in the shoes of a manager looking…
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Review: Balancing Fluency and Accuracy Activities in the Classroom
July 20, 2017
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“Everything becomes a little different as soon as it is spoken out loud.” —Hermann Hesse (1877-1962), German novelist and 1946 Nobel Prize winner What’s the…
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Seeing the World Through Photographs (again): Photo Exercises for the English Classroom
August 10, 2016
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“When you look at my pictures you are seeing my life.” – Douglas Kirkland (1934-), American photographer Photographs capture moments, inform viewers, and start conversations.…
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August 10, 2016
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“When you look at my pictures you are seeing my life.” – Douglas Kirkland (1934-), American photographer Photographs capture moments, inform viewers, and start conversations.…
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