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Sound Conversations: Oral Language Solutions for Vietnamese Language Learners

February 21, 2017 Chimayo Press

“I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day.”  – James Joyce…

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Teaching Matters: The Perception of Time and Value of Punctuality in American Culture

February 16, 2017 Chimayo Press

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he…

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Teaching Matters: The Perception of Time and Value of Punctuality in American Culture

February 16, 2017 Chimayo Press

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he…

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It’s A Breeze: Now available on Teachers Pay Teachers!

January 17, 2017 Chimayo Press

 Let’s “learn the ropes” of English – idiom by idiom! Exciting news, English teachers: All seven, thematic units of Chimayo Press’ It’s A Breeze are…

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It’s A Breeze: Now available on Teachers Pay Teachers!

January 17, 2017 Chimayo Press

 Let’s “learn the ropes” of English – idiom by idiom! Exciting news, English teachers: All seven, thematic units of Chimayo Press’ It’s A Breeze are…

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Making Introductions, Part 2: Small Talk

November 4, 2016 Eric

“A conversation can be easy. Just ask a question and then listen.” -Robert Bly (1926-), American poet and author Previously on the blog, we discussed…

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Making Introductions, Part 1: Shaking Hands

October 27, 2016 Eric

“From small beginnings come great things.” – American proverb First impressions matter.  The gateway to many compelling conversations remains the greeting. As the proverb says,…

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Chimayo Press Catalog Spotlight: From Our Friends

October 18, 2016 Eric

Readers and teachers of English: Are you looking to create a more fluency-focused curriculum for your ESL/EFL class this fall? Do you seek new, engaging…

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Asking English Questions in a Global Context

October 18, 2016 Eric

How do English language learners develop the ability to ask questions in English? Why do ESL students need so much practice asking questions? What are…

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Express Yourself: Discussing Quotations to Form Opinions

September 10, 2016 Eric

Embed from Getty Images “There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.” John Steward Mill (1806-1873), British philosopher Many people…

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