Bridging the Gap: How English for Professionals courses aid international engineers
June 27, 2016
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As both lecturer and master lecturer, respectively, in the Engineering Writing Program and American Language Institute, I have worked with many international engineering students at…
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January 8, 2016
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“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” ~Vidal Sassoon (1928-2012), British hairstylist and businessman Late last year, we published…
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Tutoring English Students on Speaking Skills? Set Clear Expectations!
July 6, 2014
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I strongly suggest you establish clear expectations about both content and business matters. Some tutors even present a written contract outlining their rates, the location…
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Do Informational Interviews Have a Place in Business English Programs?
December 15, 2011
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Speaking skills – especially in stressful situations – matter. Most quality Business English and VESL (Vocational English as a Second Language) programs provide extensive training…
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More Links for ESL Teachers About Informational Interviews
June 21, 2011
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Informational interviews have become a common practice among American professionals, but many English language learners remain unfamiliar with this type of networking and job search…
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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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