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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Where Do English Language Learners Live in the U.S.A?
August 20, 2009
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Check out this New York Times’ Interactive Map of English Language Learners across the United States that documents their growth since 1996 – and the…
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Are you prepared? Are you ready? Aren’t you nervous?
May 23, 2009
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* Are you ready? * Are you prepared? * Aren't you nervous? * Do you have enough time to do that? * When are you…
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Attention, California English Teachers – Our CATESOL Conference Opens Thursday!
April 15, 2009
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If you are visiting Pasadena or Los Angeles, teach English, and want to discover new teaching ideas and find the latest ESL materials, please consider…
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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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Creating More Student-Centered Conversation Materials
March 7, 2009
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EFL teachers continue to bring communicative techniques and direct learning methods to more and more Vietnamese students. Yet another exceptional educator working in Vietnam has…
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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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English Teaching Professional Strongly Recommends Compelling Conversations!
January 29, 2009
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"In sum, Compelling Conversations is a recommended resource for teachers who want to make their conversation classes more learner-centered," wrote reviewer Hall Houston. "It should…
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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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