Reading Pleasures and Tastes Adapted for Easy English Times Column
November 12, 2008
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Easy English Times, an adult education newspaper for English language learners published in California, adapts a chapter from Compelling Conversations each month. The editors selected…
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Let’s Talk About the American Elections, Voting, and Democratic Values in English Class
November 7, 2008
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Who makes the rules? Who chooses the rulers? Can citizens peacefully replace ineffective, unpopular leaders? Yes, we can! In the United States of America, voters…
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Small blessings during a stressful work week
October 21, 2008
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Keeping perspective remains a challenge, especially during stressful times.It’s easy to feel discouraged as we disappoint ourselves. Yet sometimes we reap benefits from our prior…
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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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Words of solace for a crammed semester
September 8, 2008
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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are,” advised President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt. These words of solace often comfort me when I…
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What are you doing differently this semester in your ESL class?
August 30, 2008
Eric Roth newBlog
What are you doing differently this semester in your English class? As a new semester begins, I face the familiar task – and pleasure –…
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Playing and Watching Sports
August 19, 2008
Eric Roth newBlog
Have you been watching the Olympics? What has surprised you the most? Why? Who has inspired you? How? The Olympics reminds us of heroism, sacrifice,…
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PBS Provides More Resources for ESL, EL/Civics Adult Educators
August 15, 2008
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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?
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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Conversation tip #14: Ask a question
August 10, 2008
Eric Roth newBlog
“Do you want to know how to start a conversation? Ask a question, and listen.” Robert Bly (1926- ), American poet and activist That’s not…
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