Teaching Tips: Approaching Immigration Issues in the Classroom
January 29, 2016
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“For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live…
Read MoreChanging Work Titles & Greater Equality
November 6, 2015
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“Habits change into character.” ~Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE), Ancient Roman poet Which is correct: fireman or firefighter? The answer is both! But one has been…
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‘Verbal Energy’ column quirky, insightful, fun
January 3, 2015
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Christian Science Monitor’s Ruth Walker spotlights English as a fascinating language Photo Source: Christian Science Monitor“There is no such thing as “the Queen’s English.’ The…
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Perfection and grammar: not essential for ESL students, or even native speakers
September 17, 2014
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Certain grammar rules unnecessary for comprehension, everyday conversation Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” -Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)…
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EF reports decline of French EPI
September 13, 2014
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Declining EPI attributable to lack of exposure Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “French students report lower levels of exposure to English in everyday life than any…
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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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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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Vietnam Embraces English Classes – and Looks for Communicative English Teachers
April 2, 2009
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Good schools cultivate student curiosity, and English lessons should allow students to display their experiences and perceptions. Further, students who have been forced to take…
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California Immigrants are Learning English – and Want to Learn More!
September 25, 2008
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Do American immigrants want to learn English? Are the children of Spanish-speaking adult immigrants learning English? What are the recent trends in California and Los…
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Teaching English Language Learners: What Seems to Work in American Public Schools
July 21, 2008
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Do English language learners, or English as a Second language students, learn better in sheltered programs? Should students receive some instruction in their native language…
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