What is Your American Dream?
August 21, 2009
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What is your American Dream? This remains one of my favorite questions to ask new immigrants and American citizens. I asked that question, followed by,…
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Finding more practical materials at CATESOL
May 5, 2009
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Time flies. Or, as the Romans used to say, “tempus fugit.” Two weeks after the CATESOL 2009 convention in Pasadena ended, I’m finally having a…
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British English, American English, International English or World Englishes?
March 31, 2009
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My TEFL.net book review outlines the Kirkpatrick's controversial thesis, his principal examples, and central arguments. It also includes my perceptions of the limits and difficulties…
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Practice Might not Make Perfect, but it Does Help ESL Students in Job Interviews
March 24, 2009
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More Practical Job Interview Tips for ESL Students, Teachers from Q Blog During these difficult economic times, English teachers should take every possible opportunity to…
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CATESOL Accepts My Presentation on Practices for a More Democratic ESL Classroom!
February 27, 2009
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Do you want to create a more student-centered, democratic ESL classroom? How do you tailor assignments to individual students? What websites and resources do you…
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Three Free Exceptional ESL and EFL Resources for English Students, Teachers, Tutors
February 23, 2009
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Learning English, on your own and according to your own wishes and needs, has never been easier. Everyone with internet access can become autotelic, or…
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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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How Many American Adults Can Not Read This Blog? Can Not Read?
January 10, 2009
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"Only the educated are free," noted Epictetus, a former slave and Greek stoic philosopher, over 2,000 years ago. How free are those 32 illiterate American…
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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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What Are Reasonable Standards for Listening Comprehension and Speaking Skills for ESL Students?
December 26, 2008
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Tough question! Context, as ever, matters. Looking for a clear, detailed chart to evaluate the speaking skills of your students? Check out the practical chart…
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