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In the News: Will the U.K. Debate over Teaching English to Reduce Islamic Extremism Travel Here?

February 6, 2016 compellingconversations-admin

“Education is an ornament in prosperity, and a refuge in adversity.” ~Aristotle (384-322 BCE), Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist Can teaching English to new immigrants…

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Teaching Tips: Approaching Immigration Issues in the Classroom

January 29, 2016 compellingconversations-admin

  “For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live…

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Why We Wrote Compelling American Conversations for Intermediate American English Language Learners

Why We Wrote Compelling American Conversations for Intermediate American English Language Learners

July 18, 2012 compellingconversations-admin

“America needs new immigrants to love and cherish it.” – Eric Hoffer (1902-1983), American writer and longshoreman Compelling American Conversations: Questions and Quotations for intermediate…

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How do you teach about immigration issues?

How do you teach about immigration issues?

July 28, 2010 compellingconversations-admin

Millions of people, around the world, have chosen – or been forced – to leave the nation where they were born. Immigration has become more…

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Becoming A More Autotelic – Self-Directed –  English Language Learner

Becoming A More Autotelic – Self-Directed – English Language Learner

July 4, 2010 compellingconversations-admin

Why do you want to learn English? What are your interests and priorities? Why not create your own, independent English language program this summer –…

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CATESOL Conference Highlights Practical ESL Teaching Techniques

CATESOL Conference Highlights Practical ESL Teaching Techniques

September 30, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

Are you looking to share practical techniques with your fellow English teachers? What works in your ESL classroom? What tends to work in other ESL…

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California Immigrants are Learning English – and Want to Learn More!

California Immigrants are Learning English – and Want to Learn More!

September 25, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

Do American immigrants want to learn English? Are the children of Spanish-speaking adult immigrants learning English? What are the recent trends in California and Los…

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PBS Provides More Resources for ESL, EL/Civics Adult Educators

PBS Provides More Resources for ESL, EL/Civics Adult Educators

August 15, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

ESL/Civics tip Public Broadcasting System (PBS) continues to expand their valuable non-commercial services for listeners, including English teachers and ESL instructors. Take the free online…

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What is the electoral college? Why does it matter?

What is the electoral college? Why does it matter?

August 14, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

How did George W. Bush actually become President of the United States? After all, he received fewer popular votes for President than Al Gore, didn’t…

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Why Teach About Solzhenitsyn in English Classrooms?

Why Teach About Solzhenitsyn in English Classrooms?

August 3, 2008 Eric Roth newBlog

“Own only what you can always carry with you; know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag.” Alexander Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008),…

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