Teaching Matters: How to Add Student Voices to Classroom Discussions
July 12, 2016
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“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” -Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), British author and Nobel laureate This Teacher Edition Tuesday post, a…
Read MoreTalking About Fun with Phrasal Verbs
June 28, 2016
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“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962), American politician, activist and chairman of the…
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 MoreTeaching Matters: Do Our Students Need to Swim in English or Pass Grammar Tests?
February 19, 2016
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Here is a short list of important questions for our English language learners. Can they order food in a nice restaurant? Can students fill in…
Read More“Good Enough”: English as a lingua franca & a uniting force
February 12, 2016
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“I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how…
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: What Are Reasonable Standards for Listening Comprehension and Speaking Skills for ESL Students?
January 11, 2016
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“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.” ~John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th President of the U.S. Tough…
Read MoreUsing 5W/H Filter & Creating Longer, Better Conversations
November 25, 2015
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What is the 5W/H filter? Who can use this technique? Where can English students use the 5W/H filter in daily conversations? When can they use this method?…
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Paraphrasing is an Essential Conversation Skill!
July 10, 2014
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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.…
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Do Our Students Need to Swim in English or Pass Grammar Tests?
October 26, 2012
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Here is a short list of important questions for our English language learners. Can they order food in a nice restaurant? Can students fill in…
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