Do you use Teachers Pay Teachers Yet?
June 2, 2016
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“They know enough who know how to learn” – Henry Adams (1838-1918), historian Where do millions of dedicated teachers find affordable, readymade lessons? What if…
Read MoreResources: Dissecting an Advertisement
March 22, 2016
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“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” ~Dr. Laurence J. Peter (1919-1990), Canadian-American educator When looking for…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: How much can we rely on standardized tests to assess?
March 1, 2016
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“Education is helping the child realize his potentialities.” ~Erich Fromm (1900-1980), German social psychologist and pscychoanalyst By Andrea Schmidt, Guest-writer Standardized tests: how…
Read MoreHedging Language & Seeking Clarification in Our Arguments
December 29, 2015
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In argumentative essays, it is crucial to acknowledge both sides of the discussion; a nearly impossible feat without using hedging language. Here's an interactive way…
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Teachers and Tutors Should Know About Compelling Conversations
July 26, 2014
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English teacher and tutor Joan V reviews Compelling Conversations “We all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger…
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Finding more practical materials at CATESOL
May 5, 2009
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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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English Teaching Professional Strongly Recommends Compelling Conversations!
January 29, 2009
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"In sum, Compelling Conversations is a recommended resource for teachers who want to make their conversation classes more learner-centered," wrote reviewer Hall Houston. "It should…
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What New English Words Will You Learn in 2009?
December 31, 2008
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What new English words will you learn in 2009? Which English words will you teach? Do you have a way with words? Are you a…
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Make time for conversations – in and outside of English classrooms
June 15, 2008
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The art of conversation, once considered the sign of a civilized individual, seems less common today. Yet I treasure the moments of sharing experiences, collecting…
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Conversation Starter #10 – Can you recommend a good book?
June 15, 2008
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Converse with a teacher, student or stranger about books “No two persons ever read the same book.” -Edmund Wilson (1895-1972) American writerBooks and literature still…
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