Seeing the World Through Photographs: Using Photography as a Conversation Tool in English Class
July 28, 2016
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“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” —Ansel Adams (1902–1984), American photographer and environmentalist If a picture is worth…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: Preparing Student-Centered Materials for the Classroom
June 21, 2016
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“If it is language that makes us human, one half of language is to listen.” – Jacob Trapp (1899-1992), American religious leader Part…
Read MoreTeaching Phrasal Verbs – Fun with Take and Make
June 14, 2016
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“Make change your friend.” – Bill Clinton (1946-), 42nd President of the United States Part of Teacher Edition Tuesday, a weekly series based on ten…
Read MoreContext Matters with Conversation Idioms
March 20, 2016
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“Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.” ~Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680), French writer Conversation styles are wonderfully varied. Just as one size never…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: How adult ESL students can learn like children again
March 18, 2016
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“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” ~Marie Curie (1867-1934), Polish physicist and chemistry pioneer How do…
Read MoreConversation Tips: The Power of Paraphrasing
January 22, 2016
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If English students can accurately paraphrase a reading, a radio segment, or a verbal statement, they can actively participate in common conversations and classroom discussions.…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: How democratic is your ESL classroom?
January 15, 2016
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“Education is a kind of continuing dialogue and a dialogue assumes, in the nature of the case, different points of view.” ~Robert Hutchins (1899-1977),…
Read MoreDiscussing the New Year And Making Resolutions to Change in English Class
January 4, 2016
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“To modernize is to adopt and to adapt, but it is also to recreate.” Octavio Paz, (1914-1998), Mexican writer and diplomat. Holidays and anniversaries…
Read MoreTeaching Tips: Discussing Idioms in the Classroom
December 23, 2015
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Idioms can be difficult for ESL beginners to make sense of. Here are some examples and tips to get you started.
Read MoreChanging Work Titles & Greater Equality
November 6, 2015
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“Habits change into character.” ~Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE), Ancient Roman poet Which is correct: fireman or firefighter? The answer is both! But one has been…
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