How Might Teaching English Change as AI Rapidly Evolves? Is AI a Blessing, a Curse, or Both?
May 15, 2026
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“In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.” J. Paul Getty (1892-1976), American businessman and museum founder How has AI already changed…
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COMING SOON – Two new books!
June 14, 2018
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We’re happy to announce two new books coming out in November 2018
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Now Available: An eBook of Essentials from Compelling Conversations – Japan!
March 27, 2018
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January 13, 2018 Teachers and tutors of English: do you currently work with Japanese English language learners? Are you looking for engaging, fresh EFL…
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Compelling Conversations Vietnam bilingual supplement comes to Amazon Kindle!
March 27, 2018
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November 2, 2017 Learn, work and dream in English! We are proud to release Compelling Conversations – Vietnam: Supplementary Bilingual English-Vietnamese Conversation Questions for Vietnamese…
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Responses Needed: Teaching in Japan General Survey!
March 2, 2018
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“When love is deep, much can be accomplished.” – Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998), Japanese violinist and world famous music educator What have you found satisfying about…
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Now available: Compelling Conversations Vietnam bilingual supplement comes to Amazon Kindle!
January 16, 2018
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“The mind is not a vessel that needs filling but wood that needs igniting.” —Plutarch (45-120), ancient Greek biographer and essayist Learn, work and dream…
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Coming Soon: An eBook of essentials from Compelling Conversations – Japan!
January 12, 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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Teaching Matters: Correcting Error in the Classroom
November 28, 2017
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“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” -Socrates (c. 470-399 BCE), Ancient Greek philosopher What are “good mistakes?” How can we…
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Andrea Schmidt
November 7, 2017
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Andrea Schmidt is the design director and deputy editor for Chimayo Press. In addition to writing for and editing the Compelling Conversations blog, she…
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Compelling Conversations – Vietnam (2nd Edition) is here!
November 7, 2017
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November 13, 2016 Become who you want to be – in English! Vietnamese teachers of English: are you developing a more fluency-focused curriculum for your…
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