Proceed with Caution: Gender-Neutral and Plural Pronouns
June 26, 2014
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How to approach pronouns in English class “The world is still a weird place, despite my efforts to make clear and perfect sense of it.”…
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Savvy Tips to Score Higher on the TOEFL iBT Speaking Section
March 23, 2014
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What do you do with a problem like the TOEFL iBT test? For worse or for better, the TOEFL test remains the standard assessment of…
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What is your word of the year for 2009?
December 18, 2009
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The New Oxford Dictionary chose "unfriend" as its word of the year, but that clever choice is not the first, only, or last word. This…
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Standardized Exams: Ends or Means?
June 21, 2009
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The main focus of language programs, especially in high schools, should be helping students develop authentic language skills so they can actually read, write, listen,…
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What is a lifequake? Is that a real word?
July 18, 2008
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Earthquakes remain a concern for people living in many places, including my home in Southern California. This awareness, and fear of sudden shaking and buildings…
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Choosing to speak English opens doors
June 15, 2008
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As ESL and EFL teachers, we should encourage all English language learners! “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love…
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