Enjoying Easy English Times and Exploring the EET Website
July 2, 2008
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“In every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the earth.” Rachel Carson (1907-1964), biologist and environmentalist The mailman brought…
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Have You Read English Teaching Forum Yet?
June 27, 2008
Chimayo Press
Have you read English Teaching Forum magazine yet? It is another outstanding resource for English language teachers whether working with adults in Africa, Eastern Europe,…
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Learning by Stumbling (again) and finding Classroom 2.0
June 19, 2008
Chimayo Press
As readers of this blog will soon discover, I believe in experimenting and finding new resources. Following an emailed lead, I discovered an impressive website…
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What are the 1000 most common words in English?
June 19, 2008
Chimayo Press
Sometimes students ask simple, direct questions that I can’t immediately answer. For instance, an ESL student wondered, “What are the 1000 most common words in…
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ESL classes should include more conversation activities!
June 15, 2008
Chimayo Press
Conversation activities need greater presence in classrooms “Speech is civilization itself. It is silence which isolates.” -Thomas Mann (1875-1955) German novelist Conversation remains a vital…
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Choosing to speak English opens doors
June 15, 2008
Chimayo Press
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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Word Lovers and World lovers Can Visit FreeRice.Com
June 15, 2008
Chimayo Press
Free Rice rewards learning through food donation “The satiated man and the hungry man do not see the same thing when they look upon a…
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Negative headlines and trendlines for ESL in California
June 15, 2008
Chimayo Press
Adverse effects of public education budget cuts “Only the educated are free.” -Epictetus (55-135), Stoic Philosopher The dollar continues to decline in value. The national…
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Center for Applied Linguistics Suggests Workshops at TESOL convention
June 15, 2008
Chimayo Press
CAL offers workshop suggestions “The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private, nonprofit organization promoting access, equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse…
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Going Beyond the ESL classroom
June 15, 2008
Chimayo Press
Teaching English and Engaging the World “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to…
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