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22
JAN
2016

English Conversation Tips: The Power of Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing matters ― especially when learning a new language! Here are some techniques to improve your students' English paraphrasing skills.
15
JAN
2016

Teaching Matters: Creating a Democratic English Classroom

From my perspective, a good English classroom is a democratic English classroom. Here's a quick checklist I created to help ESL teachers achieve this goal.
29
DEC
2015

Hedging Language & Seeking Clarification in Our Arguments

In argumentative essays, it is crucial to acknowledge both sides of the discussion; a nearly impossible feat without using hedging language. Here's an interactive way to craft more conscientious arguments, and to make sure your audience is listening.
25
NOV
2015

Using 5W+H Questions to Create Longer, Better Conversations

When we ask more, we know more and share more. Here's a simple checklist to help your English students build better conversations from targeted questions.
20
NOV
2015

Practicing Interview Skills: Mock Job Interviews and Self Evaluation

Finding work is not always an easy, and the job interview process can be quite intimidating. Fortunately, like most skills, practice makes progress.