Tutoring Ethics: More Dos and Taboos for Novice English Tutors
July 19, 2018
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“Good judgement comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.” —Rita Mae Brown (1944-), American writer and activist What are some…
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Teaching Matters: Tips on Tutoring Conversation Skills to Adult ESL Students
June 23, 2018
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“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ―Tony Robbins (1960- ), American motivational speaker What does it mean to…
Read MoreTeaching Tips: Discussing Idioms in the Classroom
December 23, 2015
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Idioms can be difficult for ESL beginners to make sense of. Here are some examples and tips to get you started.
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How Do You Teach the Difference Between “Make” and “Do” in Your English Classrooms?
July 14, 2014
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Distinguishing the difference between make and do in English classrooms “Do all you can to make your dreams come true.” ―Joel Osteen (1960- ) American…
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Homophones Can Confuse: A Minor Mistake in Miner Valley
June 20, 2014
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Why it is so important for English learners to tackle homophones in the classroom “For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.”…
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Skype Makes Tutoring English with Clients Across the Globe Easy and Comfortable
June 16, 2014
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Explore the benefits of using Skype to tutor English learners around the world. “A conversation can be made easy. Just ask a question and then…
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Authentic Conversations vs Crazed Crowds in Slumdog Millionaire and The Wrestler
February 22, 2009
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Further, both award-winning films show how individuals need to connect and overcome isolation. Authentic, private conversations offer a chance for characters to find solace, friendship,…
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Teaching Quotations Creates Lively ESL Classroom Discussions, Shares Insights
July 6, 2008
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Why do you recommend using classic quotations in ESL classrooms? “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free…it expects what never was and never…
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