It’s A Breeze: Now available on Teachers Pay Teachers!
January 17, 2017
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Let’s “learn the ropes” of English – idiom by idiom! Exciting news, English teachers: All seven, thematic units of Chimayo Press’ It’s A Breeze are…
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It’s A Breeze: Now available on Teachers Pay Teachers!
January 17, 2017
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Let’s “learn the ropes” of English – idiom by idiom! Exciting news, English teachers: All seven, thematic units of Chimayo Press’ It’s A Breeze are…
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The Importance of the Academic Word List
January 14, 2017
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“One forgets words as one forgets names. One’s vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die.” – Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966), British author and journalist …
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Memrise: online learning tool fuses memory, fun and community
October 1, 2014
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Through “mems,” students retain English vocabulary Photo source: Memrise website “We’ve built Memrise to embody the very best knowledge about how your brain works, and…
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Duolingo: learning through translation
September 10, 2014
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Effective language-learning program with a unique approach “We come together from across the world at varying language levels with the same goal in mind –…
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Biscuit: mobile app to recall, learn, explore vocabulary words
August 13, 2014
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Innovative technology allows students to absorb new vocabulary “The limits of my language means the limits of my world.” -Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) Austrian-British philosopher Have…
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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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Speaking Together to Write Academic Definitions
March 4, 2011
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“The beginning of wisdom is in the definition of terms.” Socrates (469 BCE–399 BCE) , Greek philosopher Getting students to speak can be a challenge,…
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Looking for An ESL Book to Improve Speaking Skills? SMDP Recommends Compelling Conversations!
January 23, 2009
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Have you been looking for a good ESL manual? If you have, I think this is one to consider. The topics cover: Your Life, The…
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What New English Words Will You Learn in 2009?
December 31, 2008
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What new English words will you learn in 2009? Which English words will you teach? Do you have a way with words? Are you a…
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