Chimayo Press
Chimayo Press publishes books designed to encourage meaningful conversations, provoke thought, and inspire readers. Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics is our first book. Compelling Conversations - an engaging textbook for English Language learners - has developed a following among ESL teachers, English tutors, and conversation club coordinators. The book allows adults to bring their personal experiences and insights into the ESL and EFL classrooms by asking poignant questions, sharing quotations, and providing speaking opportunities.
Homepage: http://www.CompellingConversations.com
Posts by Chimayo Press
Happy New Decade! How Will We Change? Will We Discuss Change in Our ESL Classes?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009Tags: 2008 Sony video, change, Compelling Conversations, did you know, did you know video, EFL classes, ESL classes, ESL teachers, Heraclitus, how have you changed?., quotations on change, resources for English teachers, teaching change in English class
Posted in ESL, ESL worksheets, educational philosophy, favorite quotations, teaching tips, technology and education | 1 Comment
What is your word of the year for 2009?
Friday, December 18th, 2009Tags: adult ESL, advanced ESL, dictionary exercises, EFL, ESL teachers, reflections of teaching vocabulary, TOEFL, Vocabulary, vocabulary building exercise
Posted in ESL | 1 Comment
Standardized Exams: Ends or Means?
Sunday, June 21st, 2009Tags: a global tongue, EFL, English teachers, ESL, teaching English, test prep, TOEFL, tyranny of standardized testing
Posted in EFL, ESL, English class, English curriculum, Teaching matters, academic matters, adult education, educational philosophy, language debate, language schools | No Comments
Two More Steps Forward
Monday, June 15th, 2009Tags: Compelling Conversations, EFL textbook, ESL textbook, teaching in Vietnam
Posted in ESL | 1 Comment
What do you look for in an apartment?
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Tags: apartment hunting, conversation class, conversation questions, conversation starters, EFL, home away from home, housing checklists for new apartments, living in HCMC, living in Vietnam, seeking apartment advice, teaching English in Veitnam
Posted in ESL | 1 Comment
Do You Really Use Youtube in Your EFL Classes? How?
Sunday, June 7th, 2009Tags: EFL, ESL, ESL informational interviews, teaching adult ESL, teaching English, Teaching English in Vietnam, teaching stress patterns, YouTube, Youtube as teaching tool, YouTube homework, Youtube videos in English classrooms
Posted in EFL, ESL, English class, Teaching English in Vietnam, academic matters, adult education, democratic classroom, teaching tips, technology and education | 3 Comments
Culturally Sensitive Compelling Conversations Created for Vietnam!
Saturday, May 30th, 2009Tags: Compelling Conversations, editing EFL books, EFL, EFL resources, ESL, ESL resources, proverbs, teaching adult ESL, Teaching English in Vietnam, Vietnam, Vietnamese proverbs
Posted in ESL | No Comments
Are you prepared? Are you ready? Aren’t you nervous?
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009Tags: adult ESL, are you ready?, autotelic, business English, Compelling Conversations, conversation classes, conversation starters, EFL professional development workshops, English language professional, English teacher, Eric H. Roth, Eric Roth, ESL teachers, ESL teaching tips, last minute plans, simple questions for ESL students, sleep, teaching EFL, Teaching English in Vietnam, time management, time management advice, time management questions, workplace conversation tip, workplace English, world traveler
Posted in Conversation Tips, EFL, ESL, ESL/EFL teachers' resources, Speaking Skills, Teaching English in Vietnam, VESL, adult education, conversation starters, educational philosophy, teaching tips, workplace communication skills | 2 Comments
Teaching Themes Emerge at CATESOL: Use Technology To Meet Student Needs
Sunday, April 19th, 2009Tags: autotelic, CATESOL 2009, democratic classrooms, educational philosophy - ESL, Eric H. Roth, ESL and Technology, ESL handouts, ESL teachers, ESL teaching techniques, ESL worksheets for advanced students, mock job interviews, Peer Evaluations, student-centered ESL worksheets, This I believe, YouTube
Posted in CATESOL, California, Compelling Conversations, ESL worksheets, ESL/EFL teachers' resources, adult education, democratic classroom, democratic classrooms, educational philosophy, forms and worksheets, teaching tips | 5 Comments
Attention, California English Teachers – Our CATESOL Conference Opens Thursday!
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009Tags: adult ESL, CATESOL, CATESOL 2009, democratic classroom, English teachers, Eric Roth, ESL philosophies, Pasadena Convention Center, Tax Day, teaching tips
Posted in ESL | 2 Comments
