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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The Importance of the Academic Word List
January 14, 2017
Chimayo Press
“One forgets words as one forgets names. One’s vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die.” – Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966), British author and journalist …
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Memrise: online learning tool fuses memory, fun and community
October 1, 2014
Chimayo Press
Through “mems,” students retain English vocabulary Photo source: Memrise website “We’ve built Memrise to embody the very best knowledge about how your brain works, and…
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Duolingo: learning through translation
September 10, 2014
Chimayo Press
Effective language-learning program with a unique approach “We come together from across the world at varying language levels with the same goal in mind –…
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Biscuit: mobile app to recall, learn, explore vocabulary words
August 13, 2014
Chimayo Press
Innovative technology allows students to absorb new vocabulary “The limits of my language means the limits of my world.” -Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) Austrian-British philosopher Have…
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How Do You Teach the Difference Between “Make” and “Do” in Your English Classrooms?
July 14, 2014
Chimayo Press
Distinguishing the difference between make and do in English classrooms “Do all you can to make your dreams come true.” ―Joel Osteen (1960- ) American…
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Speaking Together to Write Academic Definitions
March 4, 2011
Chimayo Press
“The beginning of wisdom is in the definition of terms.” Socrates (469 BCE–399 BCE) , Greek philosopher Getting students to speak can be a challenge,…
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Looking for An ESL Book to Improve Speaking Skills? SMDP Recommends Compelling Conversations!
January 23, 2009
Chimayo Press
Have you been looking for a good ESL manual? If you have, I think this is one to consider. The topics cover: Your Life, The…
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What New English Words Will You Learn in 2009?
December 31, 2008
Chimayo Press
What new English words will you learn in 2009? Which English words will you teach? Do you have a way with words? Are you a…
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