Changing Work Titles & Greater Equality
November 6, 2015
Chimayo Press
“Habits change into character.” ~Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE), Ancient Roman poet Which is correct: fireman or firefighter? The answer is both! But one has been…
Read MoreHome vs. House: What does this mean?
November 4, 2015
Chimayo Press
“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
Chimayo Press
“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 MoreHow do you flip your English class? What homework activities do you use to spark lively small group discussions in class?
September 4, 2015
Chimayo Press
How do you create lively small group discussions in your English class? What homework do you find most likely to spark student-led conversations? Are you…
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Compelling Conversations – Japan:
June 11, 2015
Chimayo Press
Questions and Quotations for High-Intermediate Japanese English Language Learners Based on our original and highly successful English as a Second Language (ESL) textbook, Compelling Conversations,…
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Search and Share exercises enhance learning resources
October 10, 2014
Chimayo Press
Explore with Search and Share worksheets Photo Source: Photo taken by Nicola Sapiens De Mitri “In any field, find the strangest thing and then explore…
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Easy English Times newspaper remains a great resource
July 16, 2014
Chimayo Press
Source: Easy English Times ESL students can read news, stories and Compelling Conversations “Newspapers always excite curiosity. No one ever puts one down without the…
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Paraphrasing is an Essential Conversation Skill!
July 10, 2014
Chimayo Press
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.…
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Tutoring English Students on Speaking Skills? Set Clear Expectations!
July 6, 2014
Chimayo Press
I strongly suggest you establish clear expectations about both content and business matters. Some tutors even present a written contract outlining their rates, the location…
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Compelling Conversations – Vietnam
September 18, 2012
Eric
Speaking Exercises for Vietnamese Learners of English Become who you want to be – in English! Compelling Conversations – Vietnam: Speaking Exercises for Vietnamese Learners of…
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