Teaching Matters: Do Our Students Need to Swim in English or Pass Grammar Tests?
February 19, 2016
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Here is a short list of important questions for our English language learners. Can they order food in a nice restaurant? Can students fill in…
Read More“Good Enough”: English as a lingua franca & a uniting force
February 12, 2016
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“I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how…
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English as a lingua franca unifies people
July 13, 2014
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Emergence of ELF unites people, brings praise, and generates discussion on English student needs “I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has…
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‘English is Stupid’ spotlights new teaching, learning approach
July 12, 2014
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Source: Busy Teacher Judy Thompson discusses how to overcome English as a crazy language “English is a funny language that explains why we park our…
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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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Do Our Students Need to Swim in English or Pass Grammar Tests?
October 26, 2012
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Here is a short list of important questions for our English language learners. Can they order food in a nice restaurant? Can students fill in…
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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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Conversation Tip #9: Ask Clarifying Questions!
September 20, 2010
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What is a clarifying question? What do you mean? Can you be more specific? Can you give us some examples? What do you exactly mean?…
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What are the 1000 most common words in English?
June 15, 2008
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Importance of authentic vocabulary reflecting interests “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” -Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), British author What are the…
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Going Beyond the ESL classroom
June 15, 2008
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Teaching English and Engaging the World “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to…
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