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Culturally Sensitive Compelling Conversations Created for Vietnam!

Culturally Sensitive Compelling Conversations Created for Vietnam!

May 30, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

How do you revise a conversation textbook designed for American immigrants and international students in the United States for high school English language learners in…

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Finding more practical materials at CATESOL

Finding more practical materials at CATESOL

May 5, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

Time flies. Or, as the Romans used to say, “tempus fugit.” Two weeks after the CATESOL 2009 convention in Pasadena ended, I’m finally having a…

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Vietnam Embraces English Classes – and Looks for Communicative English Teachers

Vietnam Embraces English Classes – and Looks for Communicative English Teachers

April 2, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

Good schools cultivate student curiosity, and English lessons should allow students to display their experiences and perceptions. Further, students who have been forced to take…

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CATESOL Accepts My Presentation on Practices for a More Democratic ESL Classroom!

CATESOL Accepts My Presentation on Practices for a More Democratic ESL Classroom!

February 27, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

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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Teaching Interview Skills Vital for Adult ESL, University Students

Teaching Interview Skills Vital for Adult ESL, University Students

February 16, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

How can English teachers encourage adult and university students to expand their language skills and improve their employment opportunities in a difficult economic climate? Personally,…

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Do you match? How do you know? Bringing Realism to Relationship discussions in ESL Classrooms

Do you match? How do you know? Bringing Realism to Relationship discussions in ESL Classrooms

February 14, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

1. Why do (did) you want to get married? 2. Do (did) you have a checklist of qualities for a potential spouse? 3. What are…

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More Ideas For Adding Videoclips to Your English Class!

More Ideas For Adding Videoclips to Your English Class!

February 1, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

We live in a wonderful time to teach English. The technology allows us to gently cajole students to become autotelic, or self-directed, in their studies.…

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Looking for An ESL Book to Improve Speaking Skills?  SMDP Recommends Compelling Conversations!

Looking for An ESL Book to Improve Speaking Skills? SMDP Recommends Compelling Conversations!

January 23, 2009 compellingconversations-admin

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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What Are Reasonable Standards for Listening Comprehension and Speaking Skills for ESL Students?

What Are Reasonable Standards for Listening Comprehension and Speaking Skills for ESL Students?

December 26, 2008 compellingconversations-admin

Tough question! Context, as ever, matters. Looking for a clear, detailed chart to evaluate the speaking skills of your students? Check out the practical chart…

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Exploring Cities in ESL Classrooms

Exploring Cities in ESL Classrooms

November 15, 2008 compellingconversations-admin

Cities attract the young, the strong, the ambitious, and the hungry. Millions move from countryside and across the globe to live in new cities every…

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