Job Interviews: Asking Questions Matters for Applicants Too!
June 15, 2017
Chimayo Press
“A wise man’s questions contain half the answer.” —Solomon ibn Gabriol (1022-1070), Jewish philosopher Ask more. Know more. Share more. Create Compelling Conversations. That’s our…
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Resource Round-up: ESL Garage on YouTube
June 13, 2017
Chimayo Press
“If I’ve learned nothing else, it’s that time and practice equal achievement.” —Andre Agassi (1970 – ), American former world-champion tennis player Do you…
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Resource Round-up: Stay a step ahead with EdTechTV
April 13, 2017
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“My podcast focuses on the crossroads of education and technology and explores practical ways to merge the two.” -Brent Warner, host of EdTechTV and co-author of…
Read MoreDo you use Teachers Pay Teachers Yet?
June 2, 2016
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“They know enough who know how to learn” – Henry Adams (1838-1918), historian Where do millions of dedicated teachers find affordable, readymade lessons? What if…
Read MoreResources: Dissecting an Advertisement
March 22, 2016
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“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” ~Dr. Laurence J. Peter (1919-1990), Canadian-American educator When looking for…
Read MoreHow Do You Use Compelling American Conversations in Multilevel ESL Classes?
March 10, 2016
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“People have one thing in common: they are all different.” ~Robert Zend (1929-1985), American writer Compelling American Conversations provides an invaluable resource for teachers in the…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: How much can we rely on standardized tests to assess?
March 1, 2016
Chimayo Press
“Education is helping the child realize his potentialities.” ~Erich Fromm (1900-1980), German social psychologist and pscychoanalyst By Andrea Schmidt, Guest-writer Standardized tests: how…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: What Are Reasonable Standards for Listening Comprehension and Speaking Skills for ESL Students?
January 11, 2016
Chimayo Press
“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.” ~John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th President of the U.S. Tough…
Read MoreHedging Language & Seeking Clarification in Our Arguments
December 29, 2015
Chimayo Press
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 MorePracticing Interview Skills, Staging a Mock Job Interview and Self Evaluation
November 20, 2015
Chimayo Press
Finding work is not always an easy thing, particularly in an uncertain economy such as that of the United States. But how does one get a…
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