Teaching Matters: Do Our Students Need to Swim in English or Pass Grammar Tests?
February 19, 2016
Chimayo Press
Here is a short list of important questions for our English language learners. Can they order food in a nice restaurant? Can students fill in…
Read MoreIn the News: Will the U.K. Debate over Teaching English to Reduce Islamic Extremism Travel Here?
February 6, 2016
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“Education is an ornament in prosperity, and a refuge in adversity.” ~Aristotle (384-322 BCE), Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist Can teaching English to new immigrants…
Read MoreConversation Tips: The Power of Paraphrasing
January 22, 2016
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If English students can accurately paraphrase a reading, a radio segment, or a verbal statement, they can actively participate in common conversations and classroom discussions.…
Read MoreHedging Language & Seeking Clarification in Our Arguments
December 29, 2015
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In argumentative essays, it is crucial to acknowledge both sides of the discussion; a nearly impossible feat without using hedging language. Here's an interactive way…
Read MoreTeaching Tips: Discussing Idioms in the Classroom
December 23, 2015
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Idioms can be difficult for ESL beginners to make sense of. Here are some examples and tips to get you started.
Read MoreUsing 5W/H Filter & Creating Longer, Better Conversations
November 25, 2015
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What is the 5W/H filter? Who can use this technique? Where can English students use the 5W/H filter in daily conversations? When can they use this method?…
Read MoreHome vs. House: What does this mean?
November 4, 2015
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“No matter under what circumstances you leave it, home does not cease to be home. No matter how you lived there – well or…
Read MoreCompelling American Conversations – Teacher Edition Comes Out!
October 30, 2015
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“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” ~ John F. Kennedy…
Read MoreCompelling Conversations – Japan Focuses on Fluency and Authentic Communication for Japanese English Language Learners
October 28, 2015
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“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- ),…
Read MoreSearch and Share Speaking Activities Can Flip English Classrooms and Become Complete EFL Class Lessons
October 10, 2015
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“Education is a kind of continuing dialogue and a dialogue assumes, in the nature of the case, different points of view.” ~Robert Hutchins (1899-1977),…
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