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
Location Matters for EFL Teachers: Modifying English Content to Match Local Context
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010Posted in Compelling Conversations, EFL, Teaching English in Vietnam, Teaching matters, academic matters, censorship, workplace communication skills | No Comments
Silence speaks too!
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Tags: blogging, it is good to do nothing and rest afterwards, silence speaks, Spanish prover
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More Links for ESL Teachers About Informational Interviews
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Library ESL Conversation Clubs Grow
Saturday, April 17th, 2010Tags: adult education, adult ESL, American public libraries, best practices, Compelling Conversations, conversation class, ESL, esl conversation clubs, eslconversationclubs.blogspot, great tips, Thomas Mann quote
Posted in Compelling Conversations, Conversation Tips, ESL, adult ESL, adult education, conversation clubs, self-publishing | 14 Comments
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