Teaching Matters: The Art of Teaching “Unplugged”
May 4, 2026
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“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” – Thomas Berger (1924-2014), American novelist What is teaching “unplugged?” How does…
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Savvy ESL Book Recommendations for American Immigrants, Refugees, and International Students
September 2, 2018
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“What we know is a drop; what we don’t know is an ocean.” —Isaac Newton (1643-1727), English physicist Do you teach new American…
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Reading Pleasures, Part 1: EFL Book Recommendations for Teachers Abroad
August 30, 2018
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“No art or learning is to be pursued halfheartedly…and any art worth learning will certainly reward more or less generously the effort made to study…
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Savvy Book Recommendations for New English Teachers Going Abroad
August 30, 2018
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“No art or learning is to be pursued halfheartedly…and any art worth learning will certainly reward more or less generously the effort made to study…
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Review: What Should Every College ESL Student Know?
May 29, 2018
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“The most important thing we learn at school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school.” —Haruki Murakami (1949–), Japanese…
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Teaching Matters: Introducing Informational Interviews to Your Advanced ESL Class
April 3, 2018
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“You have to know how to accept rejection and reject acceptance.” – Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), American author Speaking skills – in particular interview skills –…
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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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Now available: Listen to Compelling Conversations Vietnam on ESL Garage!
June 20, 2017
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“One of the secrets to life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.” —Jack Penn (1909-1996), South African plastic surgeon, sculptor…
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