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How an English Conversation Textbook for ESL Students Improves Classroom Discussions

June 10, 2026 compellingconversations-admin

A conversation-focused textbook can make ESL classroom discussions more organized, natural, and useful. It gives teachers a clear framework for speaking lessons and gives students…

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Review: How to Have More Engaging Conversations in Everyday Life

April 14, 2026 Chimayo Press

“Confidence contributes more to a conversation than wit.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680), French writer How can we help English language learners in the…

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Review: What Should Every College ESL Student Know?

May 29, 2018 Chimayo Press

“The most important thing we learn at school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school.” —Haruki Murakami (1949–), Japanese…

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Teaching Matters: Avoiding Good Mistakes in Using Infographics

May 19, 2018 Chimayo Press

Correlation is not causation but it sure is a hint – Edward Tufte (1942-), American Statistician and Professor We live in an age of big…

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Riding Life’s Waves: Confronting Procrastination – The Surfer’s Way

February 20, 2018 Chimayo Press

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?” –…

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Job Interviews: How to Answer Authentically to the Toughest Questions

February 13, 2018 Chimayo Press

“Strong waves make strong sailors.” – English proverb Why do so many hiring managers ask open-ended questions in job interviews? What possibilities – and perils…

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Job Interviews: Why Authentic Conversation is Key to Success

February 6, 2018 Chimayo Press

“Hiring is a manager’s most important job.” – Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005), American management consultant and author How do many job seekers self-sabotage during interviews?…

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