‘Verbal Energy’ column quirky, insightful, fun
January 3, 2015
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Christian Science Monitor’s Ruth Walker spotlights English as a fascinating language Photo Source: Christian Science Monitor“There is no such thing as “the Queen’s English.’ The…
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It’s a Breeze in Easy English Times
September 24, 2014
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Idiom lessons by IAB in EET “These lessons will help you use more colorful English in your life. Idiom by idiom, you will find speaking…
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James T. Keating’s “Writing Modern English” tackles the idiomatic, confusing and wrong
July 16, 2014
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Source: Japanese Amazon Japanese English Learners and many English teachers can greatly benefit from this logical guide to clear, modern writing “The difference between the…
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‘English is Stupid’ spotlights new teaching, learning approach
July 12, 2014
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Source: Busy Teacher Judy Thompson discusses how to overcome English as a crazy language “English is a funny language that explains why we park our…
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Proceed with Caution: Gender-Neutral and Plural Pronouns
June 26, 2014
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How to approach pronouns in English class “The world is still a weird place, despite my efforts to make clear and perfect sense of it.”…
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Homophones Can Confuse: A Minor Mistake in Miner Valley
June 20, 2014
Chimayo Press
Why it is so important for English learners to tackle homophones in the classroom “For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.”…
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